Ethiopia Washed Sidamo G1 "Mi Yu" Imported Microbatch Specialty Coffee Beans - Grind Size & Roast Level

Coffee Origin Information

Region: Ethiopia, Oromia

Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom

Altitude: 2000 meters

Processing Method: Washed

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop

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

Contact: 020-38364473

Shelf Life: 90 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk coffee beans

Bean State: Roasted coffee beans

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Ethiopia

Roast Level: Light roast

Ethiopia's Coffee Cultivation

In Ethiopia you can find every kind of coffee cultivation: vast wild coffee forests, semi-developed land, traditionally managed small plots, and modern plantations. Roughly 50% of the coffee is grown above 1,500 meters. Drawing on these four production methods, Ethiopia can be divided into nine major coffee regions — five specialty areas (Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, Harar, Limu, and Lekempti) and four commercial bean regions (Jimma, Illubabor, Tepi, and Bebeka). Each region uses either natural or washed processing, and the method shapes the flavor. Today, natural processing accounts for about 80% and washed for about 20%.

Processing Method

This micro-lot gets meticulous treatment. First, 100% red cherries are hand-selected, then an Agared machine removes the skin and pulp. The beans are left with their mucilage and fermented in tanks for 36 hours, followed by a 4-hour soak. They are then spread on 30×1.8 meter drying beds to dry before hulling. After hand sorting to reach G1 grade, the beans are packed in GrainPro bags inside outer jute sacks.

Oromia Region — The Birthplace of Coffee

Oromia is one of the world's coffee origins. The indigenous Oromo people here were among the first anywhere to use coffee as food, as far back as the 5th century. Oromia lies roughly between 3°–15° North latitude and 33°–40° longitude. The region is world-famous for its primitive plant species and biodiversity. This is the birthplace of coffee, and for the local Oromo people coffee is not only a drink and a food but also a central part of their trade, their "stimulant," and an important tool for keeping the peace.

Flavor Profile

Distinct wild ginger and bergamot notes with black currant undertones. The finish has a raisin-like sweetness, and the overall profile evokes Earl Grey tea.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

If this washed Sidamo leaves you wanting to explore Ethiopia's washed coffees further, FrontStreet's washed Yirgacheffe daily-drinker is a natural next step. With its white jasmine, bright citrus-and-lemon acidity, and tea-like body, it delivers the same clean, tea-tinged elegance — and its gentle price makes it the coffee most people reach for as their first specialty bean.

For a fruitier counterpoint from the same family, try FrontStreet's sun-dried Red Cherry. Made from whole ripe red cherries, it keeps the classic Ethiopian character while layering in the tropical aroma of natural processing: a citrus-like acidity, a juicy berry quality, honeyed sweetness, and a creamy smoothness.