Many people believe that Ethiopia is the birth place of the Arabica-coffee-tree. The tree grows best at heights of 1,200-1,800 meters. The main crop is from October to December. Only 2% of the crops are owned by the government. Almost half of the population works for some sort of coffee farm. Therefore coffee plays a big role in the Ethiopian economy. 98% of Ethiopian coffee (of which our Sidamo also belongs to) is planted by small coffee farms, whose farms are no larger than a hectare. This makes it possible for the farmers to take more precise care of their plantation. This is later noticeable with the aroma the coffee gives off in your cup. The Sidamo carries the name of its origin which lies in the southern portion of Ethiopia and under the region of Yirgacheffe. The Sidamo is washed in the same manner as the Yirgacheffe, during the preparation. This method is only used for the best kinds of coffee.
