Which Ethiopian Coffee Beans Have the Most Aroma? Shakiso Washed Process - An Elegant Aromatic Lady

FrontStreet Coffee - Shakisso Coffee Introduction

When I first met her, it was in Shanghai, on one of those days of endless rain. She seemed ordinary at first glance, yet carried a freshness that made me feel a tropical, summery atmosphere even in winter. Add hot water, let it rest, break the crust, clear the grounds, sip...

In the end I met you, and her taste stayed with me. With that unforgettable memory, I have to let more people know about her - Shakisso, you are so beautiful.

Origin and Geography

Sitting in the Guji region, southeast of Yirgacheffe, this coffee is a regionally sourced green bean.

Shakisso (sometimes spelled Shakiso) is the most remarkable micro-region within the Guji area. With its favorable location, average altitude of 1800-2200m, fertile black soil and a large day-night temperature difference, it offers the ideal terroir for producing high-quality specialty coffee.

Production and Processing

Local coffee comes mainly from individual small-scale farmers. At harvest, fully ripe red cherries are picked and delivered to processing stations, where temperature and fermentation are controlled on well-ventilated African raised beds. After the pulp is removed, the moisture content is carefully brought down.

Recognition and Achievements

Shakisso was little known at first, but when Yirgacheffe prices soared in 2015, international specialty buyers began seeking beans from nearby estates. Shakisso's coffee proved exceptionally distinctive. Ninty Plus introduced the legendary Nekisse in late 2009, whose name means "nectar from Shakisso." Another offering, Deare Ela from Level Up in the Shakisso region, has consistently earned market acclaim and scored an outstanding 95 points from Coffee Review in 2014.

Coffee Details

Ethiopia Sidamo Guji Shakisso

Region: Sidamo Shakisso Gigessa Processing Station

Variety: Local Landraces

Altitude: 1900-2100m

Processing: Washed

Flavor Notes: Lemon, Berries, Citrus, Floral, Tea-like

Knowledge Point: Shakisso (sometimes also spelled Shakiso) is the most noteworthy micro-region within the Sidamo region.

About FrontStreet Coffee

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FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Shakisso's layered lemon, berry and tea-like character is the very best of washed Ethiopian coffee, and FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe Gidding Cooperative delivers a similar elegance in a more accessible package. Washed processing maximizes jasmine and bright citrus acidity, while a light-medium roast layers in green tea and honey notes; it is at home in a pour-over, a cold brew or an espresso.

For a more fruit-forward Ethiopian experience, FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe Red Cherry is sun-dried from fully ripe red cherries for three to five weeks. It preserves the region's citrus acidity while adding tropical fruit, juicy berries, honey sweetness and a creamy body.