FrontStreet Coffee Sweet Whisper Premium Coffee Beans Ethiopia Washed Sidamo G1 Imported Micro-batch Freshly Roasted

FrontStreet Coffee Sweet Whisper Premium Coffee Beans: Ethiopia Washed Sidamo G1 Imported Micro-batch Freshly Roasted

Product Information

Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk Coffee Beans
Roast Level: Roasted Coffee Beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Ethiopia
Roast Degree: Light Roast

Ethiopia Coffee Regions

Ethiopia offers varied coffee cultivation methods, from vast wild coffee forests and semi-developed lands to traditional small plots and modern plantations. Approximately 50% of coffee is grown at altitudes above 1,500 meters. Based on these four different production methods, Ethiopia can be divided into nine major coffee regions, including five specialty coffee areas: Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, Harrar, Limu, and Lekempti, as well as four commercial coffee regions: Djimah, Illubabor, Tepi, and Bebeka. Each region employs either natural or washed processing, and different processing techniques affect the flavor profile. Currently, natural processing accounts for about 80%, while washed processing accounts for about 20%.

Oromia Region: The Birthplace of Coffee

The Oromia region is one of the world's coffee origins. The indigenous Oromo people here were among the first in the world to use coffee as food, dating back to the 5th century AD. Oromia lies approximately between 3°-15° north latitude and 33°-40° longitude. The region is world-renowned for its primitive plant species and biodiversity. This is where coffee was born. For the local Oromo people, coffee is not only their beverage and food but also an important part of their trade. It serves as their "stimulant" and is also an important tool for maintaining peace.

Processing Method

This micro-lot coffee undergoes careful processing. First, the coffee cherries are hand-selected to ensure 100% Red Cherry quality. Then an Agared machine is used to remove the skin and pulp. The beans with mucilage are then fermented in fermentation tanks for 36 hours, followed by 4 hours of soaking. After that, they are placed on 30×1.8 meter drying beds. Once dried, the beans are hulled, manually sorted to achieve G1 grade, and finally packaged in GrainPro bags with an outer jute bag.

Coffee Details

Region: Ethiopia Oromia
Variety: Ethiopia Heirloom
Altitude: 2000 meters
Processing Method: Washed

Flavor Profile

Distinct notes of wild ginger and bergamot, with hints of blackcurrant. The finish features the sweetness of raisins, with an overall flavor profile that evokes Earl Grey tea.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

For another washed Ethiopian that shares this cup's clean, tea-like elegance, FrontStreet Coffee's washed Yirgacheffe is the perfect counterpoint, with jasmine florals, lemon-citrus acidity, and a crisp, refreshing body. If you want to compare how washing against natural processing shapes the same region, FrontStreet Coffee's natural Red Cherry layers in strawberry, honey, and tropical fruit. Both are roasted light to preserve their vivid aromatics.