Ethiopia Sidamo Natural Dark Roast
Natural Ethiopia Sidamo adds a fruit forward element in our lighter roasted blends like Blueberry Mountain and Coasta Maine, but as a single origin we prefer it dark roasted. “Natural” means the cherry is left on the beans as it dries and the sugars and yeasts that form absorb into the bean, creating a uniquely sweet, toasty, and nutty dark roast that is intriguing and and enjoyable.
Guji is one of the zones of the Oromia Region of Southern Ethiopia known for producing some amazing natural coffees. This coffee tends to showcase some nice fruit-forward characteristics with a medium body. In the past, coffees from Guji had been sold in the Sidamo category, but since the quality is high and the profile is unique, we’re seeing these coffees separated from other Sidamos at the ECX (Ethiopia Commodities Exchange).
Cupping Notes:
Region: Sidamo/Oromia
Grade/Rating: Grade 4
Altitude: 1,800 to 2,200 meters
Plant Species: Arabica
Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom
Mill: n/a
Harvesting Process: Hand Picked
Milling Process: Natural
Drying Process: Natural Specialty
Harvest Month(s): November to December
Certifications: n/a
