Ethiopia · Washed
Ethiopia Sidamo Shoye Washed
Roasted by Red Rooster Coffee Roaster
This fair trade coffee from southern Ethiopia is clean and bright with notes of peach, black tea, chamomile, ginger, and lemon.
From the roaster
This fair trade coffee comes to us from a cooperative of small organic family-farms in the fertile highlands of southern Ethiopia. Traditionally washed and sun-dried on raised African beds, the cup is clean and bright with notes of peach black tea, chamomile, candied ginger, and fresh lemon.
— Red Rooster Coffee Roaster
Context
Sourced from the Ethiopia · Sidamo region, this Ethiopia Sidamo Shoye Washed selection is roasted by Red Rooster Coffee Roaster. The washed processing method is traditionally employed in this region to highlight the inherent clarity and brightness of the heirloom varieties grown there. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, crisp profiles, this specific lot presents a nuanced sensory experience featuring notes of peach, black tea, chamomile, candied ginger, and fresh lemon.
When evaluating the complexity of such a profile, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the delicate interplay between the citrus acidity and the floral undertones. This coffee exemplifies the classic characteristics associated with high-quality Ethiopian exports, balancing a tea-like elegance with vibrant fruit-forward aromatics. It serves as a refined example of how careful processing can preserve the distinct terroir of the Sidamo highlands.
In the Encyclopedia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ethiopia Sidamo Shoye Washed grown?
Ethiopia Sidamo Shoye Washed, roasted by Red Rooster Coffee Roaster, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.
What does Ethiopia Sidamo Shoye Washed taste like?
Expect tasting notes of peach, black tea, chamomile, candied ginger, and fresh lemon.
How is Ethiopia Sidamo Shoye Washed processed?
Ethiopia Sidamo Shoye Washed uses the Washed process.
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