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 Great coffee
Posted by Michael on Dec 22nd 2020
This is one of the most unique and best coffees I’ve ever had. You have to try it. It’s even great black.
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5 Tasty Coffee
Posted by David Meredith on Apr 16th 2020
This is a good coffee and is not bitter. Its good black or with cream. You wont be disappointed.
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5 My favorite all-around coffee
Posted by Doug Glass on Nov 19th 2019
This has been my favorite variety and processing method for the last 5 years. It has the best combination of body, taste, and price.
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5 Ethiopia Sidama Natural
Posted by Solange on Feb 22nd 2018
I just love the full flavor and experience of drinking this natural coffee.
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5 just excellent, we love this
Posted by mara on Jan 5th 2017
just excellent, we love this
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5 Unique Flavor!
Posted by Jessie on Dec 20th 2016
It's a Different experience with coffee. In a Great way. Its a Really Good coffee. I Do Recommend trying this Coffee.
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4 Very Interesting!
Posted by James O'Barr on Apr 12th 2016
This coffee has much to recommend it--many levels of taste, though it's not exactly to my liking yet. A most unusual coffee experience!
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5 The best so far
Posted by Mara Obelcz on Jan 12th 2016
just a smooth excellent coffee
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