This single origin coffee comes from over 700 smallholder producers in the Raro Boda Kebele of Uraga Woreda in Ethiopia's Guji zone. Cultivated at elevations above 2,000 meters, the coffee features a mix of landrace and locally selected varieties. Cherries are manually harvested and processed through traditional washed methods—fermentation, washing, and slow drying on raised beds. The cup expresses notes of ripe pomegranate, tangy lemon sorbet, and rich cocoa with a clean, sweet, and vibrant profile.
Metric Coffee emerged in 2013 from a partnership between Darko Arandjelovic, formerly of Caffe Streets, and Xavier Alexander, an Intelligentsia roaster since 2009. Operating from the West Fulton neighborhood of Chicago, Metric roasts on a meticulously restored 1961 Probat drum roaster, maintaining equipment that speaks to the roastery's appreciation for craft and precision. The company's recent expansion with Milli by Metric in a century old Avondale building reflects Metric's growth while staying true to its focus on quality, consistency, and ecological mindfulness in every roasted batch.
