Ethiopia Sidama Bura Hamasho Natural
Ethiopia Sidama Bura Hamasho Natural
CUPPING NOTES: Strawberry, starfruit, watermelon, honey, orange blossom
REGION: Sidama zone, SNNPR
WASHING STATION: Bura Hamasho Mill
FARMER/GROWER: Zablon Trading
PROCESSING: Natural
ALTITUDE: 1950-2150 m
DESCRIPTION:
The Bura Hamasho site, 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.
Thanks 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.
The 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.
Ethiopia 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.
Over 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.
