Sidama is a fertile region in southern Ethiopia that spans across the highlands of Lake Awasa in the Rift Valley. The high altitudes that soar beyond 2000 meters above sea level are where Arabica coffee trees grow and ripen slowly in the cool temperatures, resulting in complex flavor profiles and distinct aromas that are characteristic of Sidama green coffee.

The majority of coffee from Ethiopia is natural processed, which requires fewer resources and minimal infrastructure. Only the ripest coffee cherries are harvested and dried whole, usually on patios or raised beds in the sun, allowing for some fermentation. After achieving optimal moisture levels, the cherries are hulled to separate the fruit from the beans. The natural process results in sweet, intense flavors with a strong fruit-forward profile like the sweet strawberry and star fruit notes found in this Sidama G4 coffee.

What We Taste: Notes of black tea lemon grass, with undertones of cocoa powder, brown sugar and golden raisins.

• Body: Light

• Acidity: Mild

• Process: Natural

12 ounce/ 340 grams

GEOGRAPHY:

Region Sidama 

Altitude 2100-2200 MASL

PRODUCER:

Smallholder farms

VARIETY:

Heirloom varieties

PROCESSING:

Natural

HARVEST TIME:

November - January