Sidamo Washi Honey - West Arsi Village Introduction & Natural Sidamo Coffee Flavors

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West Arsi Region Overview

West Arsi is located between the famous Yirgacheffe coffee growing region and Hararge, but historically its coffee was not recognized. However, the high-altitude areas of this region, bordering the famous Harenna Forest, have begun to attract attention. The Rafisa wet mill in West Arsi was built in 2012, but under new leadership in the past year, the region's coffee potential has begun to be realized. Coffee from here has notes of honeysuckle, pink grapefruit, and sugarcane.

Rafisa Wet Mill History

The Rafisa wet mill was established in 2012. When the country implemented a new coffee marketing policy in 2017, allowing direct export of coffee from private wet mills like Rafisa, the wet mill came under new leadership.

Most coffee-producing villages near the Rafisa wet mill are situated at very high elevations, producing coffee at elevations between 1,850 and 2,020 meters above sea level.

Coffee Production Systems

The coffee from these villages can be divided into two main production systems: semi-forest and garden coffee. The semi-forest coffee production system is characterized by land and common shade trees covering the land, with coffee growing beneath the canopy. Villages near the Rafisa wet mill share boundaries with the famous Harenna Forest - wild coffee growing - using the semi-forest production system. Outside the forest boundaries, growers produce garden coffee, which they harvest from small plots of land, typically near their homes.

Brewing Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee recommends brewing parameters:

• Pour-over: V60 filter cup with small Fuji R440 grind setting 3.5, water temperature around 90°C
• French press: recommended grind setting 4, water temperature 90°C
• Siphon: recommended grind setting 4, water temperature 90°C~91°C
• AeroPress: recommended grind setting 3.5, water temperature 90°C

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