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Shellback - Single Origin Ethiopian Coffee | Medium Roast | Sidama

Medium roastSidama, Ethiopia.

5.0 / 5.0 · 1 reviews

Ethiopian coffee from the birthplace of it all. Sidama region. Natural process. Sun dried. This is what coffee tasted like before the world got its hands on it.

$20.99

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Grind Type Ground (Drip)
Size 12 oz (0.75 lb)
Shipping shown at checkoutVeteran owned. RN operated.Questions? Contact Nathan.
Taste profileRoast, notes, and brew fit.
Roast
Medium
Body
Smooth, Clean
Notes
Blueberrywine-like acidityfloral undertonesbright citrusclean berry finish
Finish
Clean, bright
Origin
Sidama, Ethiopia.
Brews
Pour overFrench pressdripAeroPress. Medium grind.

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  • You want the roast profile shown above
  • You like the listed tasting notes
  • You want coffee that fits the brew methods shown

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  • You dislike the listed tasting notes
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Brew guidance

Best methods: Pour over, French press, drip, AeroPress. Medium grind.

Start with your normal recipe. Adjust grind finer for more body or coarser if the cup tastes harsh.

Origin and roast notes

Origin: Sidama, Ethiopia.

Ethiopia is where coffee started. Not metaphorically - literally. The plants here are wild heirloom varieties that don't exist anywhere else. Sidama is one of the premier growing regions. High altitude. Perfect climate. Farmers who've been doing this for generations.

Full details

SHELLBACK is single origin from Sidama. Family farms in the Oromia zone. Grown at 2,000-2,200 meters. Natural sun drying at a local cooperative. The same way it's been done for centuries.

Natural processing means the whole coffee cherry is dried before the bean is removed. Slower. Harder. Adds complexity you can't fake with shortcuts. The berry and wine-like notes come from the coffee plant pulling flavor from the fruit during the drying process.

This is what heirloom Sidamo varietals taste like when they're processed right and not roasted into charcoal.

Why Ethiopia matters: Coffee started here. The plants are wild heirloom varieties that don't exist anywhere else. This isn't a commodity crop farmed for maximum yield - it's grown on family farms by people who've been doing this for generations.

Who this is for: Pour over drinkers. Single origin explorers. Anyone who wants to taste what coffee was before the world commercialized it.

Origin: Sidama, Ethiopia (2,000-2,200m elevation)
Process: Natural sun drying (traditional method)

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A N.

Never had Ethiopian before so I thought I'd try it. If you drink it black you can definitely taste the different characteristics of the coffee. Already ordered a 2lb bag.

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Glad you enjoyed this single origin Ethiopian coffee! If you enjoyed this one, check out our light roast, it's a sweet blonde light roast that is truly different from anything else we sell. https://bilgebrew.com/products/all-hands-light-roast

Shellback - Single Origin Ethiopian Coffee | Medium Roast | Sidama

$20.99