{"product_id":"ethiopia-organic-sidama-bura-hamasho","title":"Ethiopia Organic Sidama Bura Hamasho","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecoffeeride.com\/collections\/coffee-subscriptions\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eSUBSCRIBE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e TODAY!  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave up to $3 per bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"text-align: center; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTasting Notes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStrawberry, Star Fruit, Watermelon, Honey, Orange Blossom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLight\/Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e74110, 74112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBura Hamasho Natural\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBura Hamasho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esite, managed by Zablon Trading PLC, is located in Ethiopia’s Sidama Zone at elevations of 1,950 - 2,100 masl. Smallholder farmers from the surrounding communities deliver ripe cherries to the station, where they are carefully processed and sun-dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the region’s fertile red clay soils, ample rainfall, and high altitude, Bura Hamasho coffees are known for their complexity and refinement. This Grade 1 Natural lot showcases floral aromatics, tropical fruit, lemongrass, caramel sweetness, and a smooth, balanced cup that reflects Sidama’s reputation for producing some of Ethiopia’s most expressive coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Green Coffee Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coffee is grown without synthetic inputs, relying instead on traditional farming practices, biodiversity, and sustainable land management. Farmers in the Sidama highlands cultivate varieties 74110 and 74112, selections developed in Ethiopia for their resilience and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was prepared using the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural (dry) process\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Ethiopia’s oldest and most traditional methods. Ripe cherries were handpicked, sorted to remove underripes, and laid out on raised drying beds where they were turned regularly to ensure even drying and to prevent mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherries were dried in the sun with the skin, pulp, and mucilage intact, a process that typically takes several weeks depending on weather conditions. Once the cherries reached the ideal moisture content, the dried fruit was hulled to reveal the coffee seeds - beans - inside. This method produces a cup that is intensely sweet, fruit-forward, and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoffee Grading in Ethiopia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthiopian coffee is graded on a scale from 1 to 9 based on factors such as bean size, number of defects, and cup quality. Grades 1 and 2 are considered specialty coffee, with Grade 1 reserved for lots that meet the highest standards of cleanliness and flavor complexity. This Bura Hamasho lot is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 1 coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its exceptional quality, meticulous preparation, and the remarkable care of the farmers and processors who produced it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSidama Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidama Region, located in southern Ethiopia, is one of the country’s most famous coffee-growing zones. Its high altitudes, rich soils, and diverse microclimates create ideal conditions for producing distinctive, high-quality coffees. Sidama coffees are prized for their brightness, floral character, and fruit-forward profiles, making them some of the most sought-after lots in the specialty coffee world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEthiopian Coffee History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthiopia is widely regarded as the birthplace of Arabica coffee, with a cultural and agricultural history that stretches back centuries. From the ancient coffee forests of Kaffa to the traditional coffee ceremonies still performed today, coffee is deeply woven into Ethiopian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, regions like Sidama have earned international acclaim for their unique flavor profiles and meticulous processing. Coffees such as this Organic Bura Hamasho G1 Natural continue Ethiopia’s legacy of producing some of the most complex and celebrated coffees in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coffee Ride Coffee Roasting Co.","offers":[{"title":"12oz","offer_id":52281392693541,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5LB (13% SAVINGS)","offer_id":52281392726309,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 LB (10% savings)","offer_id":52281392759077,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1412\/3456\/files\/ETHIOPIASIDAMA.jpg?v=1777323369","url":"https:\/\/thecoffeeride.com\/products\/ethiopia-organic-sidama-bura-hamasho","provider":"The Coffee Ride Coffee Roasting Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}