The Natural

This was Black & White’s first ever coffee and we can see why it’s still a beloved cafe staple today, highlighting the rich fruit notes of a classic natural process Ethiopian. This season’s offering has a sweet and slightly boozy character. We tasted mixed berries, sangria, candied orange, and peach rings, with a rosy fragrance, a sparkling tangerine acidity, and a light, syrupy body.

Black & White was founded in 2017 by two U.S. Barista Champions. Kyle Ramage and Lem Butler traded competition for collaboration, with a mission to create opportunities for other coffee professionals and make specialty coffee more approachable. They roast out of Raleigh, North Carolina and run three cafes in the Greater Raleigh area.

Whatever brewing device you’re using, we recommend a 1:16 ratio of coffee to water. Use filtered water and aim for a total brew time between 2:30 and 3:30 minutes. Our biggest piece of advice is to be sure to give the coffee some time to de-gas before brewing: 7-10 days off-roast at least.

Roast: Medium-Dark

Origin: Ethiopia

Process: Natural and washed

Varietal: Various

All orders ship freshly roasted direct from Black & White within 1-2 business days.

This was Black & White’s first ever coffee and we can see why it’s still a beloved cafe staple today, highlighting the rich fruit notes of a classic natural process Ethiopian. This season’s offering has a sweet and slightly boozy character. We tasted mixed berries, sangria, candied orange, and peach rings, with a rosy fragrance, a sparkling tangerine acidity, and a light, syrupy body.