For this Sidamo unwashed the cherries are due to late pickings initially dried on the tree. After the final pickings, they are then placed and continuously turned on wooden beds: the result is a cup with complex flavour and impressive body.
Ethiopia
Sidamo region
Kaffa 2
1‘750 to 2‘200 meter above sea level
From flatland to hilly and mountainous areas
Nitisol (low-activity clay, strongly structured)
10 to 32 °C
1‘700 mm per year
In Ethiopia all coffee trade is handled through the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX).
Arabica
Typica and many varieties
Selective handpicking
December to February
From February
85 % above 14
Natural
60 kg
From medium to dark roast
Used in blends for berry-like acidity with awesome sweetness and striking flavour. Full body development use in dark roast
Fruity
Earthy, spicy, chocolate, floral, nutty, fruity
Berry-like
Caramelly, toasty, spicy
