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Arabica coffee that originates from Ethiopia is often considered among the finest and most prized coffee varieties in the world.
Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of Arabica coffee, and the country is known for its diverse range of coffee-producing regions, each with its own unique flavors and characteristics.
Here is some information on Ethiopian Arabica coffee and its specific regions:
Sidamo (also Sidama) Region:
Flavour Profile: Sidamo coffee is known for its bright acidity, floral notes, and a fruity, wine-like taste. It is often described as having a lemony or citrusy flavor, with undertones of jasmine and tea-like qualities.
Yirga Chefe Region:
Flavour Profile: Yirga Chefe is a subregion within Sidamo and is renowned for its distinctive floral and fruity notes. It's one of the most celebrated coffee regions in Ethiopia, known for its bright acidity, complex flavors, and a tea-like or bergamot aroma.
The Different Grades of Coffee We Supply
GRADE 1: SPECIALTY GRADE COFFEE BEANS.
This is the highest grade of beans, and to be classified as Grade 1 Coffee, the beans need to have no primary defects and 0-3 full defects, with a maximum of 5% above and below the specified screen size. When cupping, these beans need to have a distinct attribute in one of the ares of taste, acidity, body or aroma, and be free of cup faults and taints. These beans also need to have zero of what is referred to as “Quakers” which are unripe or poorly roasted beans.
GRADE 2: PREMIUM GRADE COFFEE BEANS.
The second highest grade, and the one you most often would be drinking, these beans are the same as Grade 1 coffee beans, but are allowed a maximum of 3 Quakers and 0-8 defects.
GRADE 3: EXCHANGE GRADE COFFEE BEANS
These beans will have 50% above screen 15 and 5% below it, with a maximum of 5 quakers, free from faults, but between 9-23 full defects are permissible. Supermarket brands are using these beans.