Ethiopia Sidamo

Fyngan selected this Sidamo natural to represent the classic southern Ethiopian profile that helped define fruit-driven specialty coffee: fragrant florals, layered citrus and stone fruit, and a sweetness that feels polished rather than heavy. While Ethiopia is often grouped under a single origin label, Sidamo stands apart for its balance—where brightness, aromatics, and structure coexist with restraint and clarity.

This coffee comes from the Sidamo zone in southern Ethiopia, where smallholder farmers cultivate coffee on fertile highland plots at elevations that slow cherry maturation and concentrate sugars. Farms here are typically intercropped with native trees and food crops, creating a diverse ecosystem that supports steady, even ripening. Harvesting is selective and time-sensitive, with ripe cherry delivered during peak picking windows to maintain consistency and quality.

In natural processing, Sidamo is known less for extreme intensity and more for precision. The defining factor is control. Cherry selection, drying rhythm, and airflow management all determine whether fruit expression remains transparent or becomes muddled. In well-executed naturals like this one, the result is composed and articulate—floral aromatics, bright fruit notes, and a clean sweetness that carries through the cup without excess fermentation.

This lot is processed using a carefully managed natural method. Ripe cherries are sorted before being dried on raised beds, where they are turned frequently to ensure even airflow and moisture loss. The drying period is extended but closely monitored, allowing sugars to develop fully while keeping fermentation stable and clean. The outcome is a Sidamo natural that expresses fruit and florality with clarity, structure, and a refined finish.

At Fyngan, our approach to Sidamo is grounded in preservation. Roast development is intentionally controlled to protect aromatics, emphasize sweetness, and maintain balance across brew methods. We roast in small batches, cup rigorously, and fine-tune development as the coffee rests—ensuring consistency, repeatability, and clarity in every release.

Sidamo is offered as a specialty selection for those who appreciate Ethiopian naturals that favor elegance over excess. Built on careful sourcing, disciplined processing, and clarity-focused roasting, this coffee reflects Sidamo at its best—fragrant, balanced, and quietly expressive. The objective is straightforward: present Sidamo as it should be—precise, aromatic, and thoughtfully executed.