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CardamomConcord GrapeStrawberry
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First Light

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A luminous light roast of Ethiopia and Yemen. Strawberry, cardamom, and Concord grape with a delicate light body.

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Description

First Light honours two of the world’s most ancient coffee traditions. A luminous combination of 75% Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and 25% Yemen Haraaz. Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, contributes legendary floral brightness and wild fruit complexity. Yemen, one of the oldest cultivated origins in the world, adds exotic spiced depth and a haunting finish.

The cup opens with fresh strawberry, moves through intriguing cardamom warmth, and resolves on a deep Concord grape note. Light-bodied and luminous – for those who believe coffee can be transcendent.

Blend Composition: 75% Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Konga Organic – 25% Yemen Haraaz

Additional information
Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 8 × 6 × 4 in
Roast Level

light-roast

Origin Type

blend

Region

africa, asia

Brew Method

pour-over, aeropress, auto-drip, french-press

Caffeine

caffeinated

Process

natural, washed

Tasting Notes Flavor notes identified through our cupping process

Cardamom, Concord Grape, Strawberry

Tasting Report

Flavor Profile

Tasting Notes

Cardamom Concord Grape Strawberry
caffeinated

Roast & Character

Roast Level Light Roast
LightMediumDark

Character

AcidityCrisp & Bright
BodyLight & Clean
SweetnessSubtle

Origin Report

The Story Behind This Cup

From farm to your door

Farm

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia - Haraaz, Yemen

1,700-2,600 masl

Grower

Konga Co-op

Konga Washing Station (ETH) - Haraaz Mountain Farmers (YEM)

Harvest

October - January (ETH) - October - February (YEM)

Hand picked

Process

Natural Orga…

Sun dried

Roasted

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The Story

First Light honours two of the world's most ancient coffee traditions. A luminous combination of 75% Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and 25% Yemen Haraaz. Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee, contributes legendary floral brightness and wild fruit complexity. Yemen, one of the oldest cultivated origins in the world, adds exotic spiced depth and a haunting finish. The cup opens with fresh strawberry, moves through intriguing cardamom warmth, and resolves on a deep Concord grape note. Light-bodied and luminous - for those who believe coffee can be transcendent. Blend Composition: 75% Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Konga Organic - 25% Yemen Haraaz
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Certifications

✓ Organic ✓ Fair Trade ✓ Direct Trade

Brewing Instructions

Choose Your Brew

  • Pour-Over Medium Fine
  • AeroPress Fine–Medium
  • Auto Drip Medium
  • French Press Coarse

Grind Setting

Medium Fine

Like coarse sea salt

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Recipe

  • 01 Rinse paper filter with hot water and discard the rinse.
  • 02 Grind 21g coffee to medium-fine and add to brewer.
  • 03 Pour 60g water over grounds to bloom — wait 45 seconds.
  • 04 Continue pouring in slow spirals to 360g total water.
  • 05 Total brew time: 3:00 – 3:30 min.

Grind Setting

Fine–Medium

Like table salt

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Recipe

  • 01 Rinse paper filter, attach cap, set on a sturdy mug.
  • 02 Grind 17g coffee fine-medium and add to chamber.
  • 03 Pour 220g water just off boil, stir to saturate.
  • 04 At 1:15 insert plunger and press gently.
  • 05 Full press takes ~30 seconds. Stop at the hiss.

Grind Setting

Medium

Like coarse sand

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Recipe

  • 01 Use 1g coffee per 17g water — about 1 tbsp per 6 oz.
  • 02 Grind medium and place in a clean filter basket.
  • 03 Fill the reservoir with fresh filtered water.
  • 04 Brew and serve. Clean your machine monthly.

Grind Setting

Coarse

Like rough breadcrumbs

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Recipe

  • 01 Preheat press with hot water, then discard.
  • 02 Grind 56g coffee coarse and add to press.
  • 03 Pour 450g water halfway up, start your timer.
  • 04 At 1:00 stir gently, then fill to the top.
  • 05 At 4:00 press firmly and pour immediately.
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