Sidamo — the Sidama Region on today’s administrative map — is a vast coffee land in southern Ethiopia taking in many woredas (districts), Yirgacheffe among them.
Sidamo — the Sidama Region on today’s administrative map — is a vast coffee land in southern Ethiopia taking in many woredas (districts), Yirgacheffe among them.
Altitudes run high and native varieties run diverse: washed lots are clean with citrus and florals, while naturals shine with rich blueberry- and wine-like fruit.Plentiful in the market and consistent in quality, it is a specialty staple.
Geographically Yirgacheffe is part of greater Sidamo, but its singular reputation earned it a brand of its own. Sidamo in the broad sense spans a wider range of altitudes and microclimates, so character swings more widely from lot to lot.
Washed lots drink bright and clean, recalling lemon and bergamot. Naturals add sweet, concentrated fruit like blueberry and red wine, along with a fuller body.
Slightly cooler water draws out the floral aromatics. Pour slowly and the tea-like delicacy comes forward.
Low-temperature, short extraction highlights the jasmine-like aroma. Works well inverted too.
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