How is the Sidamo Nectar Coffee Bean Market and Which Brand of Sidamo Coffee is Best

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Sidamo Natural G1

Country: Sidamo

Grade: G1

Origin: Guji

Roast Level: Medium-light roast

Processing Method: Natural

Variety: Local heirloom varieties

Region: Shakicho

Flavor Profile: Cranberry, sweet orange, plum, blueberry

Shakicho stands unique within Guji in the Sidamo valley, representing a region distant from most coffee-producing areas in Sidamo province. The local area is also famous for another industry—gold mining. Labor, land, and ethnic factors have made this coffee-producing region turbulent. However, the coffee from this area is exceptionally special, as evidenced by Ninety Plus' legendary bean Nekisse, which also originates from this region.

Nectar, literally meaning the flower nectar of Shakicho, searching "Guji" as a keyword on the Coffee Review website reveals over ten reviews scoring above 92 points, with several instances of high scores of 94 and 95 points.

Shakicho, located in Guji, southern Oromia region, borders Sidamo and Gedeo. This area contains many mining pits originally used for gold extraction, which is why this coffee-growing region has numerous holes, making it dangerous to walk between coffee plantations. Shakicho is a distinctive producing area within Guji/Sidamo, even in Sidamo it's a remote region far from most coffee origins. The area's other famous product is gold mining. Factors such as miners, land, and ethnicity also made this region turbulent in 2006. Therefore, the biggest challenge this region faces today is the need for manpower to maintain the plantations and harvest coffee. Local smallholders in this area began growing organic coffee in 2001 and work closely with medium-sized coffee producers who are experienced in cultivating forest coffee in highland areas.

Cupping Notes

[Dry Aroma] Sweet cherry, raisin, preserved fruit, preserved plum, dried pineapple, strawberry

[Wet Aroma] Cherry, cranberry, sweet orange, plum, blueberry, honey peach, lychee

[Slurping] The entry is like sweet and juicy honey peach, with sweet pineapple acidity. The mid-palate reveals dense aromas of cranberry, blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, and dried fruit that fill the mouth. The finish carries lychee and plum flavors with dried fruit-like viscosity. The entire coffee is like a tropical fruit storm assault—elegant yet dominant, falling into an ocean of nectar as its name suggests.

Brewing Method

Pour-over Sidamo: 15g coffee grounds, medium-fine grind (Komachi grinder 3.5 setting), V60 dripper, water temperature 91-93°C. First pour 30g water, bloom for 27 seconds. Continue pouring to 105g, then pause until the water level drops to half. Slowly pour until reaching 225g total, discarding the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop

Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City, FrontStreet Coffee

Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473

Shelf Life: 90 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk

Origin: Ethiopia

Important Notice :

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