Discover the fascinating journey of coffee's origins in Ethiopia with Gillies Ethiopia Sidamo Natural. Despite legends pointing to Arabia, Ethiopia is the true historical home of coffee. Our Sidamo Naturals GR3, grown in the central-western savanna at 1,500-2,200m, boast a unique merlot-like flavor due to extended contact time between fruit and seed. Amidst Ethiopia's complex coffee landscape, traceability challenges persist, with the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) offering spot purchases, though not farm traceability.
With a rich history from the 12th century AD, Ethiopia's coffee culture extends to unique processing methods. Our Natural sun-dried Sidamo is graded 3-5, celebrated for its dark roast that enhances its distinctive taste and body. Gillies believes in bringing out the best in Ethiopian coffee, making our Sidamo Natural perfect for French Press and an enigmatic single-origin espresso.
Rich Dark Roast™ DNS, coffeeman
We recommend a Rich Dark Roast™ (Agtron 35-40) - DNS, coffeeman"
Following the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA 2011) and the recommendation of Green Coffee Association Inc (GCA) Gillies is now labeling all green coffee products with the following guidance:
FOR FURTHER PREPARATION ONLY Green Coffee Should Be Roasted Prior to Use as a Food Ingredient
In addition we offer the following FOOD SAFETY GUIDANCE: This product has not been processed to control microbial pathogens, physical or chemical hazards, or toxins that might be present. Green coffee is a raw agricultural product requiring further processing prior to consumption.
CUP PROFILE:
Medium-heavy body, with dry, floral and blueberry/chocolate notes.
