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Ethiopia Sidama, Natural (Light)

Ethiopia Sidama, Natural (Light)

$16.00

The Roast: Light

The Cup: Dark chocolate, cooked red grape, fresh citrus fruit, and floral flavors with winey acidity and mild sweetness.

Country: Ethiopia

Region: Sidama

Variety: Heirloom Ethiopian Varieties

Altitude: 1950-2500 masl

Proc. Method: Natural

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The Sidama region is known for producing the most coffee at the highest grades in Ethiopia, and the geography explains why this is. This region spreads across fertile highlands, where half of the land is cultivated. The surrounding rivers and lakes along with the very high elevation results in cool weather and fertile soil. These factors, in combination with over 100 inches of rainfall per year, cause the coffee to ripen slower than in any other region in Ethiopia. There are over 50 cooperatives and 200 washing stations throughout Sidama.

Process Method: Natural coffees are typically delivered the day they are harvested, and are first sorted for ripeness and quality before being rinsed clean of dirt. Then they are spread on raised drying beds or tables, where they will be rotated constantly throughout the course of drying. Drying can take an average of 8–25 days, depending on the weather.

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