Sidamo was a province in the southern part of Ethiopia.
Its name has it’s from a native ethnic group of Ethiopia, called Sidama,
which are located in the south-central part of the country. Their majorpolitical state was the ancient Kingdom of Sidama. The old political
map says Sidama was bordered by Gama-Gofa on the west, Shewa on the north, Bale extending from north to east, a small portion on thesoutheast by Somalis, and on the south by Kenya.
Sidamo A, B, C, D and E
The Ethiopian commodity Exchange has categorized theSidamo zones into five geographical areas:Sidama A, B, C, D and E.
These does not have any relation to quality but mere geographical indicators. Quality is based on sensory analysis and green grading,where Q1 and Q2 are named as specialty coffee, and everything between 3
and 9 are considered commercial grade
Sidama People
Sidama has an estimated population of 3.5million,where the Cushitic language Sidamigna is the lingua franca. As all otherethnic groups in Ethiopia, they have their own unique culture,tradition, and heritage. Sidama celebrate their own New Year called‘Fiche Chembelala’ which was given the status of UNESCO world heritage.They take huge pride in this
Detail profile of Sidamo Coffee
Name Founder: | Arfasa Genera Trading PLC |
Origin | Sidamo |
Area | Dale |
Specific Location | Shefena |
Type of coffee | Sidamo- Shefena Coffee |
Coffee varieties | Coffee Arabica Variety Typica |
Total area | 750 Hectare |
No of group farmers | 1350 |
Altitude / m.a.s.l/ | 1850-1930 |
Average Annual Temperature / ºC/ | 18-24 |
Average annual rainfall(Mm) | 1100-1300 mm |
Soil Type | Fertile, red brown fertile soil and its well Drainage, with 1.5m Depth |
Production system | Agro forestry production system by keeping soil fertility, shade regulation and other agronomic practices done by using cultural methods |
Fertilization | Organic fertilizer / Compost/ |
Flowering period | Feb – March |
Harvesting Period | Mid Oct – Nov |
Harvesting | Hand picking of Red rip cherry |
Sorting | Done by hand picking fruits are not full rips and other stickers |
Certification scope | UTZ-RFA-Organic /EU.NOP amd JAS |
Screen Size | 14 and above |
Tractability | keeping the final product on the base of each lots |
Types of processing | Washed / Natural |
Cupping notes(Washed) | medium to lively acidity, medium to full body, floral, fruit, spice |
Cupping notes(Natural) | Fruity and sweet with notes of blueberry, lime, toffee, and nut with a medium berry acidity and mild body. |