Ursae Solstice — Coffee beans, light roast, Yirgacheffe & Huila, washed process

Two origins, a remarkably clear floral-fruity profile

Solstice is a light roast, dual-origin blend bringing together Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia — the birthplace of Arabica coffee — and Huila, Colombia, one of South America's most recognized producing regions. Fully washed, it expresses a vibrant acidity and natural sweetness that the light roast fully preserves.

What sets it apart

The fully washed process removes the pulp from the bean before drying, resulting in a cleaner cup, more aromatically precise than natural or honey processes. For a floral-fruity blend like Solstice, this is the technical choice that allows the origins to speak for themselves without interference.

The Yirgacheffe-Huila alliance creates precise complementarity: indigenous Heirloom cultivars from Ethiopia bring floral notes and finesse, while Caturra and Typica varieties from Colombia structure the body and add fruity roundness.

Coffee Specifications

• Origins: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia + Huila, Colombia
• Varieties: Caturra, Typica (Colombia) — Heirloom (Ethiopia)
• Process: Fully washed
• Roast: Light
• Acidity: High — citric and clean, characteristic of washed Yirgacheffe
• Body: Light to medium — mouthfeel without heaviness
• Sweetness: High — wild flower honey in the finish
• Tasting Notes: White flower, juicy peach, wild flower honey

Recommended Brewing Methods

The floral profile and high acidity of Solstice are best expressed in methods that highlight aromatic clarity: Chemex, V60, or Moka. For espresso, the light roast requires precise extraction — a slightly higher than normal temperature (92–94 °C) and a finer grind setting to compensate for the higher density of the lightly roasted bean.

For Whom / Not For Whom

Ideal for:

• Specialty coffee lovers who appreciate floral and fruity profiles
• Those who prefer light roasts and vibrant acidity over full-bodied coffees
• Chemex, V60, or Moka users looking for a quality bean suited to these methods
• Home baristas who want to explore Ethiopian origins in espresso

Less suitable for:

• Those who prefer a full-bodied, low-acidity, dark roast coffee — consult other Ursae references available on lheureuxinc.com for a rounder profile
• Automatic machines set for dark roast, which will not highlight the aromatic finesse of this bean

Positioning

In the category of light roast specialty coffee beans, Solstice stands out with its dual-continent blend and fully washed process — a combination that promotes the aromatic clarity sought by specialty coffee enthusiasts. Roasted by Ursae, available on lheureuxinc.com.

Pair with

To fully reveal Solstice's profile, a grinder with precise adjustment is essential: the Compak Fino allows for the necessary refinement for a light roast espresso. For filter methods, the Eureka Filtro offers a sufficient grinding range at an excellent value. Both are available on lheureuxinc.com.