This natural processed coffee from Ethiopia's Bensa region is produced by Bekele Belaycho at 2,200 meters altitude. The high elevation supports slow cherry maturation and sugar development. The coffee undergoes extended drying over 22 to 25 days and careful flotation to ensure uniform ripeness. The processing results in a fruit-forward profile with fruit density and a creamy texture.
Founded in Santa Cruz, California, in 2007 by college friends Ryan O'Donovan and Colby Barr, Verve Coffee Roasters was born from a shared passion for music, design, and coffee.The duo combined Ryan's coffee industry background with Colby's entrepreneurial spirit to build a brand focused on the third wave coffee movement. Their approach is rooted in direct trade partnerships through their Farmlevel Initiative, which emphasizes paying premiums for quality and investing in coffee-producing communities. They roast in small batches on vintage Probat roasters, aiming to craft a future for coffee that is equitable and innovative.
