Negele Gorbitu - Ethiopia {Anaerobic Natural}

Technical Sheet

Roaster: Stray Coffee Roasters
Origin: Ethiopia
Altitude: 1995 – 2020 masl
Varietal: Kurume · Dega · Wolisho
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Profile: Rooibos · Melon · White tea · Florals
Format: 200 g
Harvest: 2025

Negele Gorbitu is a sophisticated expression of modern Ethiopian coffee.

Grown at high altitudes (nearly 2,000 meters above sea level), this lot combines traditional varieties with an anaerobic natural process, resulting in a delicate yet deeply aromatic profile.

Unlike other more intense anaerobics, this coffee stands out for its elegance: a blend of floral notes, tea undertones, and a soft fruitiness that adds complexity without overpowering.

The result is a clean coffee within its experimental category, ideal for those seeking something different yet balanced.

Process

Processed using anaerobic natural, focused on controlled complexity:

Manual harvesting of ripe cherries
Fermentation in the absence of oxygen
Development of complex aromatic compounds
Careful drying to stabilize the profile

This process imparts aromatic depth while maintaining elegance.

Sensory Summary

Rooibos
Melon
White tea
Floral

Matthias Feldmeier and Ilan Bachl founded Stray Coffee Roasters in 2021.

A unique coffee experience depends on more than just our expertise as roasters.

Most of the work is already done in the respective growing regions by the coffee producers. Unfortunately, these people are often overlooked and given little to no recognition. We want to change that! Our coffees always bear the name of the producers (or cooperatives).

And because we believe that informed consumers are essential for the sustainability of our industry, we communicate all costs along the supply chain.