What are the Characteristics of Sidamo Coffee Beans? Pour-over Sidamo Coffee Method Guide

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Sidamo

Grown at altitudes of 1,400-2,200 meters, with flavors similar to Yirgacheffe. Finely processed washed or natural Sidamo also features floral and citrus notes, with smooth acidity that rivals Yirgacheffe in quality. This coffee is widely used in blends with coffee from other regions to balance Mocha aroma and flavor. It offers a refreshing acidity and elegant taste that can only be found in premium champagnes, while also delivering the unique aroma of Mocha coffee with a perfect balance of suitable acidity and sweetness.

Processing Methods

The two most common processing methods for Sidamo coffee beans are natural and washed.

Natural Processing: Coffee is placed in hemp nets on wooden racks, manually stirred by workers, and alternately exposed to sunlight. After drying, machines remove the coffee cherry's skin and pulp. Natural processed Sidamo has flavors close to floral notes but with a slight earthy taste.

Washed Processing: Water is used to gently remove the skin and pulp from ripe coffee cherries. After drying, the coffee beans maintain a moisture content between 10%-12%.

Washed processed Sidamo coffee beans are green with a slight grayish tint in their raw state, emitting rich raisin and fermented wine aromas. After roasting, they possess both soft and bright acidity, appropriate body intensity, clear fruit acidity and smooth mouthfeel, along with refined floral and herbal aromas.

Coffee Details

Origin: Ethiopia

Estate: Guji

Variety: Heirloom

Altitude: 1,770-2,000 meters

Flavor Profile: Notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and tea with gentle acidity

Processing Method: Washed

Pour-over Parameters: V60 dripper, BG-6S grind size, water temperature 91°C, three-stage extraction

Brewing Instructions: First, bloom 30g of coffee for 30 seconds, starting the timer when water is added. Then perform the second water injection to 125g and stop. Wait for the water level to drop just before exposing the coffee bed, then perform the third injection to 225g and stop. Wait for the water level to drop just before exposing the coffee bed, then remove the dripper. Total extraction time: 2:00 minutes.

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