Experience coffee in its most authentic form with our heirloom Sidamo beans, grown at 2,000-2,200 meters in Ethiopia's Sidama region and naturally sun-dried to perfection.
Your Purchase Supports Tarpan Horse Conservation
at Bearfoot Ranch
The Story Behind the Blend
Ancient Pastures is a tribute to wild heritage in its purest form. Just as the Tarpan horses at Bearfoot Ranch represent a living connection to primordial equine bloodlines, these Ethiopian heirloom beans connect us to coffee's ancient origins in the Ethiopian highlands.
The Sidama region, where coffee was first discovered centuries ago, produces beans that carry the genetic memory of coffee's birthplace. These naturally sun-dried heirloom varietals grow at elevations between 2,000-2,200 meters, where cooler temperatures and volcanic soils create the perfect conditions for developing complex, nuanced flavors.
This coffee connects you to the primordial origins of coffee while supporting the preservation of another piece of wild heritage—the rescued Tarpan horses at Bearfoot Ranch. Every cup is a celebration of authenticity, heritage, and the wild spirit that refuses to be tamed.
Harvest: October-January Hand-picked Selection Natural Process Sun Dried on Raised Beds
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Roast Profile
Roast Level: Light-Medium Precision Roasted Bright Acidity Preserves Origin Character
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Heritage Varietals
Local Heirloom Sidamo Indigenous Ancient Ethiopian Wild Heritage Cultivars
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Birthplace of Coffee
The Sidama region of Ethiopia is recognized as the birthplace of coffee, where wild coffee plants were first discovered centuries ago. These heirloom varietals carry the genetic heritage of coffee's ancient origins. The natural sun-drying process, practiced for generations, allows the fruit's natural sweetness to infuse the beans, creating the distinctive fruity and floral characteristics that make Ethiopian coffees legendary. This is coffee as it was meant to be—wild, complex, and utterly authentic.
Brewing Recommendations
★ RECOMMENDED
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Pour Over
Ratio: 1:16 Water: 195-205°F Time: 3-4 min Grind: Medium Note: Highlights floral notes
