Featured Lot — Washed

Organic Washed Sidama

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region · Chelba · 1,900-2,100mm · Heirloom

In Stock Grade 2 Score: 87.5

6-year producer partnership. Washed, 10-12 days day dry time. Floral | Lemongrass | Green Tea | Peach. This lot showcases everything Ethiopia coffee should be.

Organic Washed Sidama

Profile & Specifications

Quality Profile

Grade
2
Our Score
87.5
Status
In Stock

Tasting Notes

Floral· Lemongrass· Green Tea· Peach

Cupping Details

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Fragrance/Aroma 8.5/10
Flavor 9.0/10
Aftertaste 8.5/10
Acidity 9.0/10
Body 8.0/10
Balance 8.5/10
Uniformity 9.0/10
Clean Cup 8.94/10
Sweetness 9.0/10
Overall 9.0/10
Total Score 87.5

Technical Specifications

Origin & Production
Producer
Melaku Negash
Region
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region
Elevation
1,900-2,100m
Varietal
Heirloom
Processing & Quality
Method
Washed
Harvest
2025
Density
68.8 g/L
Moisture
10.5%
Water Activity
0.54
Logistics
Packaging
60kg GrainPro bags
Warehouse
Baltimore, MD
FOB
Baltimore Port
Lead Time
Same-week shipping
Organic Washed Sidama  Farm

The Story

6 Years of Partnership

Six Years with Melaku Negash From his smallholder farm in Chelba, Bensa district, Melaku cultivates organic heirloom varieties at elevations up to 2,100 MASL, producing exceptional washed coffees that consistently showcase the bright, clean profiles this renowned SNNPR region is known for. What started as a single container has grown into a six-year partnership built on trust and consistency. Each harvest season, Melaku's meticulous approach—from cherry selection to his careful 15-20-day drying process—delivers the quality our customers expect. His coffees offer complete traceability and the story behind every cup. For Keffa Coffee, Melaku represents more than a supplier. He's a partner in our mission to bring "Good People, Great Coffee" from Ethiopia to roasters across America. The best coffee relationships are built slowly, harvest by harvest, and our seven years together prove that quality and commitment never go out of season.

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