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Ethiopia Sidama - Medium-Dark Roast

Honey
Floral
Citrus

Bright citrus and floral notes with a touch of honey sweetness, creating a smooth, rounded cup with gentle depth.

£8.50
Grind
Weight
SKU: ORI-ETSIMD-BE250

  • Roast details

    Roast
    Medium Dark
    Acidity
    Low High
    Body
    Light Full

  • Coffee Facts

    • Country: Ethiopia
    • Region: Sidama
    • Altitude: 1,600 - 1,900 m above sea level
    • Variety: 100% Typica
    • Harvest Period: October - December
    • Processing Method: Fully washed

  • Brewing Suggestions

    The coffee is best when brewed using a drip filter machine, which highlights the coffee’s lemony brightness and floral aroma while preserving its soft, smooth body. This roast also works beautifully in a cafetière, where the enhanced depth and complexity can be fully appreciated, providing a rich and flavourful cup that is perfect for any time of day.

Redber, ETHIOPIAN NATURAL SIDAMO - Medium Roast Coffee, Redber Coffee

Ethiopia Sidama coffee comes from the Sidama region, located south of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. This region is renowned for its ideal coffee-growing conditions, with altitudes ranging from 1,600 to 1,900 meters above sea level, rich volcanic soil, ample rainfall, and optimal temperatures. These conditions make Sidama one of Ethiopia's most productive and sought-after coffee regions, known for producing high-quality beans with distinct flavours and a unique character.

The Sidama beans are of the Typica variety and are fully washed to ensure clarity and consistency in the cup. The washed processing method involves removing the mucilage from the coffee cherries before fermentation, resulting in a cleaner, brighter cup with enhanced acidity and refined flavours. The Grade 2 classification for Sidama coffee indicates a high-quality washed coffee with minimal defects (4-12 defects per 300g), showcasing the careful attention to detail in its production.

Ethiopia is believed to be the birthplace of coffee, with wild Coffea Arabica plants growing in the forests of the Kaffa region. Ethiopian coffees, especially those from Sidama, are celebrated for their varied and distinctive flavour profiles, which can range from sweet and fruity to floral and tea-like.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Ethiopia Sidama like?
    Ethiopia Sidama coffee beans, a medium-dark roast with bright acidity and citrus, floral notes.
  • Where is Ethiopia Sidama from?
    This coffee comes from Ethiopia and is a medium-dark roast.
  • Which brewing methods suit Ethiopia Sidama?
    We recommend AeroPress, cafetière and filter / pour-over for this coffee.
  • Can I order Ethiopia Sidama as whole bean or ground?
    Yes. Choose whole beans or select your preferred grind and we will grind the coffee before packing and dispatching your order.
  • When is Ethiopia Sidama roasted?
    We roast in small batches at our Surrey roastery and aim to supply your coffee as fresh as possible.
  • 5 stars: 15 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (10%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Tony B. (United Kingdom)
Not to our like as we anticipated

Not to our like as we anticipated.
Very pleasant, also aroma.

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Ken M.
best every day coffee

we always buy this this one as it pleases every time and we try others but never as good

K
Ken M.
the coffee to experience

as always we return to the dark roast sidamo we even try a small bag of different types each time we buy

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Simon M.
Still a customer

Three or four years on and I’m still being asked to review my choice of coffee. It’s fab. Buy some and see for yourself.

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Myra R.
Decent quality

Consistently good quality and have been buying the beans to grind for some time. Coffee is not too strong but you still get a strength of taste. Price is reasonable to drink this every day.

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Myra R.
Great tasting coffee

As always this coffee has a excellent taste and structure.
Been drinking this for a long time now and the quality does not apppear to change. Reasonable price. Fast delivery. Great service. Why would I change

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Ken M.
the coffee to experience

over the years this has proved to be our favourite one we use all the time we do keep trying other's from time to time

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Martin B.
really nice coffee

Redbers have an excellent range of coffees, which allowed me to explore some I have not previously tased. I am very pleased with both the Ethiopian Sidamo and the Peru Tapir Andino Red - a bit different from the normal coffee available

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Merlin T.
Coffee very good but

The coffee is sent in a foil backed bag which is in turn delivered in a non-recyclable plastic bag. Although the coffee is excellent, the packaging needs urgent attention

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Matthew W.
Great coffee, great service certainly more educated in the world of coffee

Delivered on time and in perfect condition. Website was easy to navigate and helped to inform me of what coffee to buy (I like coffee, but I wouldn't see myself as a connoisseur!).

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Robert B.
Ethiopian Sidamo

We love this coffee. We like experimenting with others sometimes, and Redber are great at making recommendations and sharing their expert knowledge. But in truth, we’re creatures of habit. And the Ethiopian Sidamo is a really quite lovely, mellow habit to have.

D
Donna J.
Didn’t like the taste

This was a replacement coffee, as my usual choice is no longer available, but I did not like the taste, so will not be ordering again.

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Simon M.
Great coffee, great service

I've been a Redber customer for a number of years.

Their coffee is superb, as is their service. On the rare occasion the machinery makes a mistake and I get a slightly coarser grind, it gets replaced (three times over about sixty bags) without any quibbles.

I am happy to support a superb local business.

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chris m.
Soda Mo bean mr

Great as usual running out makes you realize how bad shop bought stuff is

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Chris L.
Excellent flavour, great price.

I would definitely buy again

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Simon M.
New grinders?

This month's coffee seemed to be a finer (better) grind. Previous months supplies have been a little more coarse and not as good in the espresso maker, but this one is perfect. I wonder why it should be that there is such variation

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Simon M.
Still a customer

Well I've been buying the same coffee for about a year now. Occasionally Redber have sent the wrong stuff, or when I moved they sent it to my old address, but they're very quick to rectify mistakes and the coffee is still my favourite (and believe me when I tell you I'm a fussy old git). I can also tell you that if I keep getting automated emails asking me to review my purchase, things may get weird.

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Patrick C.
A great espresso

never quite sure about African coffees in general, I like to try and support their industry such as my small impact can do, but I fiind the coffees too variable in quality ..with the exception of Ethiopian beans ..Sidamo in particular. However , for me Sidamo does not always hit the spot as a long coffee but makes a surprisingly good espresso.... which I suggest you give a shot for a complex and tasty shot !

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Mark L.
Great coffee

Freshly roasted and a good choice and no I'm not in anyway connected to this company I just appreciate their service and prices

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Kestutis B.
Nice

Nice

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