Ethiopia Hamasho Dry Process

This banger of a dry process hails from one of the most celebrated growing areas in Ethiopia: Sidama. Coffees from Sidama have gained loads of attention in recent years thanks to their sharp fruit tones and their tendency to dominate competitions like the Cup of Excellence. The region's finer points are in full display in this bag.

Watermelon headlines the cup, sharp and unmistakable. The clarity of the fruit nods to the quality of the processing, and it blooms as the cup cools. A bit of strawberry comes next, but not the synthetic variety. Instead, it's the bracing mix of tart and sweet that you get in a wild berry plucked from the vine. Honeyed sweetness rounds out the cup, giving it a smooth mouthfeel, and if you pay very close attention you just might catch a touch of starfruit on the finish.

If you're into fruity Ethiopian brews, you can do no better than this guy. Grab some while it lasts.

• Process - Dry (Natural)
• Region - Sidama 
• Altitude - 1,950 - 2,150 MASL
• Zablon Trading, Bura Hamasho Mill

Best for:

• Pour Over
• Aeropress
• French Press
• Drip Machine
• Non-Dairy Espresso