Organic Ethiopian Natural Sidamo

This coffee is light roasted for a smooth and tea-like body; Earthy with a distinct fruit flavor (due to its natural milling process) It's quickly become a cult favorite here. Tasting uncannily like wild blueberries, with a smooth delicate sweetness that brings to mind everything from Belgian waffles to toaster pastries! Elevation: 1300 to 1800 meters Varietals: Ethiopian Heirloom Milling Process: Natural Drying Process: Raised Beds Harvest Season: November-January Certifications: Organic and Fair Trade "Established in 1999, the Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union has quickly become the largest Fair Trade coffee producer in Ethiopia. The OCFCU was formed when 23,691 members of 35 small cooperatives came together with the goal of exporting their coffee directly to the specialty market. All six of their Oromia Highland Coffee varieties (Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Limu, Lekemptl, Jima, & Harrar) are grown by indigenous farmers in the southwestern rainforests of Ethiopia. Oromia’s coffee is heirloom, forest-grown, & organic. In 2005, the cooperative was awarded first place for their unwashed coffee in the East African Fine Coffee Association cupping competition. Of the top ten qualifiers in the competition, three were Oromia members. Focusing on 100% organic production, Oromia produces approximately 70 containers annually and has over 7,000 members who are Fair Trade certified. Given the proud history of Ethiopian coffee, and the unique flavors and aromas of this cup, this Organic Ethiopian is sure to please even the most critical palate" (Source: Royal NY)