Ethiopian natural, or "unwashed" coffees are characteristic for their berry and fruit-like flavor. This coffee has a sweet, berry, fruity flavor with a creamy body and medium-to-high acidity. A berry flavor is naturally imparted to unwashed coffees, because the coffee's cherry-like fruit is left on after harvesting and the coffee seed (or bean) dries inside the cherry. Coffee beans that are washed or wet-processed are immediately removed from the fruit, washed and then air-dried. The Telamo cooperative that produces this coffee is located in the Shebedino District of the Sidama Zone and has about 4,000 members.
Learn more about Telamo and SCFCU.
Available in a variety of grind options.
| Trading Partner: | SCFCU |
| Aroma: | Blueberry, orange, tobacco, earthy |
| Body: | Medium-to-full |
| Flavor: | Blueberry, citrus, cherry, toffee |
| Acidity: | Medium-to-high |
| Roast Level: | Full City |
Grind Types
Whole Bean-- While we are happy to grind your beans, your coffee will stay fresher longer if you grind it as you go. There are many great home grinder options out there and many are surprisingly inexpensive.
Drip-- This is a medium grind that is the most versatile. Brewing methods using drip include home coffee drip machines, pour-overs (like Hario), Chemex, and AeroPress.
Espresso-- This grind is generally used for espresso makers. This includes home machines and stove-tip espresso pots. The grind is the most fine and is optimized to work with a high pressure extraction system.
Coarse-- Coarse is for percolators, french press, cold brewing, and sometimes AeroPress. Coarse is the biggest/loosest grind and enables water to move more freely steeping coffee for extraction.
All of the above, while generally true in the industry, also should be adjusted for preference. Feel free to experiment and please contact us if you have questions and we will be happy to work with you.
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5 Ethiopia Sidama Full City Ground Coffee
Posted by Andy Gozaine on Sep 7th 2025
Rich and aromatic, this Sidama full city roast blends Ethiopia’s signature fruity brightness with deeper chocolate and spice tones. The medium-dark roast tames the citrus zing, leaving a smooth, complex cup with hints of berry and cocoa. Perfect for pour-over or espresso when you want lively character balanced with comforting depth.
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5 Best coffee!
Posted by Lauren on Jun 16th 2025
I just purchased my second 7 pound bag of these Ethiopian beans. It is truly the best coffee I’ve ever had and I won’t buy anything else from now on. I hope you never run out of it! Shout out to Cardinal Coffee in Bryson City, NC for stocking this blend!
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5 Ethiopian Sidama Natural Full City Roast Coffee
Posted by Anne Alexander on Apr 1st 2025
Smooth, balanced and rich with a hint of cherry- delicious!
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5 Ethiopian coffee
Posted by Lauren on Dec 18th 2024
This coffee is the best coffee I’ve ever had. I bought these beans in a coffee shop in North Carolina and loved them so so much I went online and ordered a 5 pound bag.
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5 Ethiopia Sidama Natural Full City
Posted by Mara Obelcz on Aug 23rd 2024
One of our favorites for years now
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5 Simple
Posted by Chip J on Apr 10th 2023
This is the best coffee currently being roasted on the planet.
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5 Everyone should give this a try
Posted by Stephen Graber on Feb 4th 2021
Least like any other coffee I have ever tasted! Very unusual in a good way. Has an earthy aroma and taste you can't miss, the flavor is full without being at all bitter. Great texture too. They say "cherry", I can see that. Not my choice for everyday, but when you want something different this is a good pick. Have also mixed it with several dark roasts and it smooths them out without ruining their dark, smoky complexity.
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5 My go-to favorite
Posted by Christine C on Jan 28th 2021
I love the fruity lightness of the flavor of this coffee! It's not light in flavor, but it's bright and full-bodied -- always enjoyable. I buy whole beans and grind it before brewing, and use a pour-over pot. Delicious!
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5 Ethiopia Sidama NATURAL Full City Roast Coffee
Posted by Chris Kuebler on Jan 25th 2021
Love it. I take it with some Silk Half & Half a bit of maple syrup - absolutely delicious!!
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