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Ethiopian Coffee Beans

Ethiopian Coffee Beans

$24.50 USD
$24.50 USD
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Ethiopian coffee beans rank among the highest-quality beans globally. One popular origin story claims that Ethiopia was where coffee was first discovered by a shepherd who observed his goats eating coffee cherries and tried them. Colipse’s Ethiopia Sidamo offers notes of sweet caramel, star jasmine, and florals, and its medium-light American roast reveals these flavors best in filter coffee, drip makers, AeroPress, and pour-over methods.

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  • COFFEE PROFILE

    ROAST LEVEL: Medium-Light

    BODY: Thin

    ACIDITY: Bright

    FLAVOR NOTES: Sweet Caramel, Star Jasmine, Amber

  • ATTRIBUTES

    ALTITUDE: 2,000-2,200 masl

    PRODUCER: Sidama Coffee Farmers' Cooperative Union (SCFCU)

    REGION: Sidama

    PROCESS: Natural

    VARIETALS: Local Landraces

    HARVEST MONTHS: November - January

  • FREE SHIPPING

    Enjoy complimentary shipping on all orders. Experience the difference of freshly roasted coffee beans with our roast-to-order process.

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What Are Ethiopian Coffee Beans?

Ethiopian coffee beans are coffee beans grown in Ethiopia. Ethiopian coffee beans are renowned for their distinct flavors, often described as fruity, floral, and wine-like. Cultivated at high altitudes in diverse regions like Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Harrar, these Arabica beans boast complex flavor profiles.

As the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia possesses a wide genetic diversity in its coffee plants, resulting in unique regional varieties. Yirgacheffe is known for floral and citrus notes, Sidamo for fruity and tea-like flavors, and Harrar for bold, berry-toned characteristics. These factors contribute to Ethiopia's reputation for producing some of the world's top-rated single-origin coffees, prized for their complex, wine-like flavors and vibrant acidity.

What Does Ethiopian Coffee Beans Taste Like?

Ethiopian coffee beans offers a richly floral aroma with star jasmine and wild raspberry. Its flavor combines dark chocolate, sweet caramel, and cedar, with hints of amber. A smooth, lingering aftertaste carries the cup’s sweet, fruity notes. Bright acidity enhances complexity, while natural sweetness and pronounced caramel and fruit tones shine. The mouthfeel is plush and syrupy, adding rich texture.

Where to Find the Best Ethiopian Coffee Beans?

Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo is among the best Ethiopian coffee beans, grown in the Sidama region of Southern Ethiopia. Sidama's coffee farms, located within the Great Rift Valley at altitudes of 1,500–2,200 meters, benefit from unique microclimates and rich soils. Bordered by Arsi and Bale in the east, and Gamogofa in the west, the region has a mean temperature of 17°C, with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. August receives the highest rainfall at 222.7 mm, contributing to the annual total of 1,180.5 mm. Humidity averages 61%, with a dew point of 9°C and wind speeds of 23 km/h. Small, mostly organic farms under 5 hectares interplant coffee with native trees, hand-picking and shade-drying cherries to 12% moisture for a distinct flavor variety.

What to know about Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee?

There are many aspects of Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee that customers should know about to help them decide if it's the right coffee for them. Ethiopia Sidamo is a medium-light roast, single-origin Ethiopian coffee. While there are various ways to brew this coffee, pour-over, drip, and AeroPress methods truly unlock its potential. Ethiopia Sidamo is specialty coffee, roasted to order, and available in 12oz bags equipped with a degassing vent, barrier film lining, and a gusseted bottom structure to maintain peak freshness.

What coffee bean varieties are in Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo?

The coffee bean varieties in Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo are local Arabica landraces indigenous to the Sidama region.

What certifications does Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo have?

Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee is Fair Trade certified through the Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (SCFCU).

How is Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee harvested?

Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee beans are harvested using selective hand-picking of ripe cherries, which are then manually sorted.

How is Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee packaged?

Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo Coffee is packaged in bags with a CO2 release valve, made from multi-layer protective film with an expandable base. This packaging ensures freshness by protecting the coffee from light, moisture, and oxygen. Orders are shipped in recyclable mailers and boxes via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, and typically arrive within 3-5 business days after roasting and packing.

What color are Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee beans?

Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee beans are a medium brown color with no oil, characteristic of a medium-light roast.

What brewing methods are most suitable for Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee?

The brewing methods that are most suitable for Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee are pour-over, drip coffee, and AeroPress. Ethiopia Sidamo coffee is roasted to a medium-light "American roast" level, close to the end of the first crack. This means that percolation brewing methods will best extract the nuanced flavors, offering a pleasant acidity and bright aromatics. The light-medium roast of Ethiopia Sidamo helps to highlight the coffee's delicate floral and fruity notes in filter coffee makers and manual brews like Chemex , V60, Kalita Wave, and Melitta brews, bringing forward the nuanced origin characteristics. Although there are many different methods of brewing coffee beans that may be considered objectively suitable, it is important that people also choose the coffee beans that they enjoy the taste of, and highlight their personal preferences.

What is the net weight of Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee?

The net weight of Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo Coffee Beans is 12 oz (340 grams). A 12 oz bag yields approximately 24-26 cups of drip coffee.

When is Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee roasted?

Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee beans and grounds are roasted in small batches only after you place your order, guaranteeing peak freshness and flavor in every cup. They roast from Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturdays) and fulfill orders daily. You can expect your coffee to be shipped within 3-5 business days after roasting.

What is the recommended shelf life for Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee?

Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee beans maintain optimal freshness for 1 month after opening when stored in an airtight container, while coffee grounds are best used within 1-2 weeks. Past these times, the coffee remains safe but loses peak flavor and freshness.

What is the shipping fee for Colipse's Ethiopia Sidamo coffee?

Colipse offers free shipping on all orders of their single-origin Ethiopian coffee, available in whole bean or ground form. Their coffee is packed in freshness-preserving bags and shipped in recyclable packaging via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, typically arriving within 3-5 business days.