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Ethiopia Sidamo Shafeta - Natural Process

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This exotic microlot is bought to us by our friends at Utopia Coffee. Sintayehu Mesele Yiregu is the producer of this coffee, most of Sintayehu's acquaintances just like everyone in the region are engaged in growing coffee in their backyards and farms.

This coffee rated at #7 in the 2024 Ethiopia Cup of Excellence.

This beautiful exotic coffee is in very limited supply.

The coffee is hand-picked and naturally processed/ fermented (whole cherries) for up to 21-26 days depending on weather condition.

Tasting: Intense and clean in the cup, complex. Florals, maple syrup & candy sweetness. Full of flavour. It is a simply outstanding coffee

Region: Sidama region, Bensa Woreda, Alo Village

Altitude: 2450 metres above sea level

Varietal: Heirloom

Grade: 1

Process Method: Natural

Crop Year: 2024

Brewing Suggestions

Pour Over Recipe - please feel free to experiment (credit: James Hoffmann):

• Water Temp - 95°c
• Dose -18g, grind - medium fine (39 - 45 clicks on a Varia hand grinder or 21 - 28 clicks on a Comandante hand grinder)
• Pour -
  • 00:00 - Bloom - 45g water
  • 00:45 - Pour to 180g
  • 01:35 - Pour to 300g
  • 02:05 - Stir the surface gently once with a teaspoon and give the V60 a gentle swirl
  • 03:10 - Done - Enjoy your cup (Thanks Henri!)

Espresso:

Peak Brewing: 7 – 35 days post roast date

Brewing Ratio: 44% (1:2.25) i.e. 20g dose = 45g extraction yield

Extraction Time: 28– 32 seconds

Temperature: 93 degrees Celsius

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