Sidamo

Coffee is the main export product of Ethiopia.

It is thought that African coffee plant originally came from Ethiopia, from the province of Kaffa. In Ethiopia, coffee is growing a lot in the wild. The country produces some of the most unique and fascinating coffee in the world. Ethiopian coffee is known by consumers as mountains coffee because it is grown in the mountains. Known coffee areas are Kefa, Wollega, Illubabor and Sidamo and Yirgacheffe. The plants 'Sidamo' is one of the best high mountain coffee. Approximately 98% of coffee is grown on small farms of less than one hectare.

It is known that coffee, high-quality, such as the Sidamo, be made from freshly picked and fully mature berries. Harvesting is done very carefully, under constant supervision, to make sure to use only the best berries. The coffee is harvested from October to December. Good coffee from Sidamo has an intense aroma, known as 'flora'. It has a fine and elegant acidity and a full body. In the cafe one finds often show of fresh fruit such as tangerines, lime, citrus, bergamot and red fruits. In the aftertaste you can taste hints of sweet chocolate. Because of its delicate and fine quality Sidamo is popular among coffee roasters.