{"product_id":"yayu-forest-ethiopia-wild-coffee-bean-200g","title":"Yayu Forest Ethiopia Wild Coffee Bean 200g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esingle origin\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Yayu Coffee Forest Biosphere in Ethiopia — one of the last remaining mountain forest fragments where wild Arabica coffee grows naturally. Medium roast with notes of \u003cstrong\u003emarzipan, dark chocolate and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a distinctive tea-like quality. SCA quality score: \u003cstrong\u003e84.5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2014, Union has partnered with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Darwin Initiative to support conservation of this unique forest and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers who grow coffee beneath the forest canopy. Wild Arabica (Heirloom varietal), processed using the washed method. By buying this coffee, you directly support the preservation of wild coffee biodiversity — the genetic foundation that the entire global coffee industry depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced via \u003cstrong\u003eUnion Direct Trade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Union is a certified \u003cstrong\u003eB Corp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wholebean — grind fresh before brewing. Best brewed as cafetiere or espresso. As espresso: soft citrus acidity, marzipan and dark chocolate with a bourbon biscuit aftertaste. As filter: tea-like, citrus, kumquat and sweet shortcrust pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Arabica coffee beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Yayu Forest Ethiopia taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs espresso: soft citrus acidity upfront, syrupy body, marzipan and dark chocolate with a long bourbon biscuit aftertaste. As filter: tea-like, light on the tongue, opening with mild citrus, flavours of kumquat and sweet shortcrust pastry, finishing with bittersweet roasted cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Yayu Coffee Forest special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Yayu Biosphere Reserve in Ethiopia is one of the last places on earth where wild Arabica coffee grows naturally. This forest is the origin of all the world's coffee, and preserving its genetic diversity is critical for the future of the crop in the face of climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does buying this coffee help conservation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnion's partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ensures that higher prices for quality coffee give farmers an incentive to preserve the forest rather than clear it. The Union Direct Trade premium also funds training, infrastructure and community development in the Yayu region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat varietal is this coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeirloom wild Arabica — the indigenous, naturally occurring coffee plants of the Yayu forest, genetically diverse and not found in commercial farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a limited edition coffee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction volumes from Yayu are limited by the nature of wild forest harvesting. Union notes that up to 10% of beans may occasionally be supplemented from the nearby Sidama region in Ethiopia while they work to grow the Yayu supply to 100%.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Roasted Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49148612739324,"sku":"URC9996","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/yayu-wild-forest-coffee-recyclable-bag-with-copper-kettle.png?v=1780255299","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/yayu-forest-ethiopia-wild-coffee-bean-200g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}