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The coffee

The Sidamo region of Southern Ethiopia holds the distinction as one of the three trademarked coffee regions in Ethiopia. Alongside Harrar and Yirgacheffe, Sidamo holds a Designation of Origin for coffee grown in the region. That is unsurprising when you consider the high altitudes of 1,550 to 2,200 meters above sea level, plentiful rainfall and fertile soil that makes the coffee grown here so remarkable. The region is named after the indigenous Sidama people, who call it home. Sidamo lies in the path of the Great Rift Valley, and thanks to this the countryside is lush and green, with several freshwater lakes providing drinking and agricultural water.

The profile

Sidamo coffees have a profound complexity that many attribute to the diversity of local landrace varieties. This coffee, produced by smallholders and processed at washing stations, preserves the depth and breadth of flavour.

Bright · Floral · Citrus · Tea-like

Brew it

Coffee

18 g

Water

300 g

Temperature

93–94 °C

Grind

Medium-fine

Target

2:45–3:00