Description
- Acidity & Flavor Profile: The Sidamo Washed Coffee captivates with its light body and medium acidity, highlighted by delicate cupping notes of cane sugar, golden raisin, and green tea. Utilizing a washed processing method to ensure purity and clarity of flavor, this coffee achieves a moisture content of 10.60%, showcasing the subtlety and sophistication inherent to the Sidamo region's coffee.
- Exquisite Selection of Hand-Picked Arabica Coffee Beans: Small-batch roasted in Waterville, Maine. Recommended brewing methods: French press, drip machine, pour over, espresso and cold brew.
- African Origin. Each 12oz bag contains beans from the world's richest coffee-growing region of Sidama, Ethiopia, ensuring unparalleled quality and flavor. Tailor your coffee experience by selecting from medium, medium-dark, or light roasts and specifying your grind preference (auto drip, espresso, whole bean, or coarse). This customization, combined with our expert roasting process, guarantees a consistently delightful cup every time.
- Inspiration: Inspired by his African heritage and coffee farming roots, our founder established MBINGO Mountain Coffee in Waterville, ME, with the vision of connecting people to the rich tradition of African coffee while supporting the coffee farming communities worldwide through ethical practices.
- Quality: Committed to delivering high-quality, Shade grown and ethically sourced coffee. Our business model focuses on Fairtrade, and backing community projects, making each purchase a step towards uplifting global coffee farming communities.
The Sidamo region in Ethiopia is renowned for its ideal conditions for growing Arabica coffee, thanks to its unique combination of soil, climate, altitude, rainfall, and temperature. This region specializes in what is known as "garden coffee," a method of coffee cultivation that is deeply integrated into the small village communities, or kebeles, where it is practiced. These coffee gardens are characterized by their low-density planting, typically between 1000 and 1800 trees per hectare, which allows for more sustainable growth and easier maintenance. A significant aspect of Sidamo's coffee production is its reliance on organic matter for fertilization, adhering to agronomically organic practices. This method not only supports the health of the soil and ecosystem but also enhances the coffee's quality and flavor profile. Despite the organic practices prevalent in Sidamo, it's important to note that not all coffee from this region is officially certified as organic. The certification process involves rigorous standards and procedures, and while many farmers adhere to organic practices, financial and bureaucratic barriers can prevent them from obtaining official certification. The emphasis on organic farming practices in Sidamo, coupled with the region's optimal growing conditions, contributes to the production of specialty-grade coffee that is highly valued on the global market. Sidamo's coffee is celebrated for its unique flavors, often described as floral and citrusy with a bright acidity, making it a favorite among coffee enthusiasts worldwide. The washed processing method is celebrated for its ability to accentuate the coffee's terroir, allowing the nuances of the growing conditions and the region's character to come to the forefront. This method ensures that the true essence of the coffee is expressed in every cup.