Single Origin Ethiopia Coffee
Located in Ethiopia’s Sidama Zone at elevations of 1,950 – 2,100 masl, this special Ethiopia coffee is grown by small farms from the surrounding communities.
The region’s rich red clay soil, plentiful rainfall and altitude yield coffees known for their complexity and refinement. This Grade 1 showcases floral aromatics, tropical fruit, lemongrass, caramel sweetness and a smooth, balanced cup. It’s one of the Sidama region’s most expressive coffees.
Natural Processing
This coffee was dried naturally in one of Ethiopia’s oldest and most traditional methods. Ripe cherries are handpicked and sorted before they are and laid out on raised drying beds where they are turned regularly to ensure even drying.
The Ethiopia coffee cherries are dried in the sun with the skin, pulp and mucilage intact. This time-consuming process often takes several weeks depending on weather conditions. Once the cherries reach the ideal moisture content, the dried fruit is hulled to extricate the treasured coffee beans inside. This method produces an Ethiopia coffee that is intensely sweet, fruit-forward and complex.
Grading an Ethiopia Coffee
Ethiopia coffee is graded on a scale from 1 to 9 based on bean size, defects and cup quality. Grades 1 and 2 are considered specialty coffee, with Grade 1 reserved for lots that meet the highest standards. This Bura Hamasho lot is a Grade 1 coffee, reflecting its exceptional quality, meticulous preparation and the remarkable care of the farmers and processors who produced it.
Sidama Ethiopia Coffee Region
The Sidama Region in southern Ethiopia is one of the country’s most famous coffee-growing zones.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.
Regions like Sidama have earned international acclaim for their unique flavor profiles and meticulous processing.
Rochester Brewing and Roasting is Kansas City’s first craft beer brewery and coffee roastery under one roof. We’ve created welcoming spaces to gather for the best of both worlds – a Kansas City brewery and Kansas City coffee shop – all in one place. Our head coffee roaster sources the best quality coffee beans, roasting each batch meticulously to bring out our house roasted coffee’s unique character. Our head brewer blends the art and science behind brewing beer to create a rotating slate of beer styles, focusing on tradition with an eye on innovation. You can find local KC coffee beans for sale in shop, and our current beer tap list online.
We would love to see you in person to pour you a cold one or whip up one of our popular specialty coffees. We also have a rotating menu of delicious sandwiches, breakfast burritos and fresh-made-in-house pastries and donuts. Stop by our spacious Kansas City brewery and coffee shop, located in the city’s vibrant Crossroads Art District. Or check out our charming Parkville coffee shop and brewery, located inside two vintage train cars. We also host public and private events at the Crossroads location ~ details on our spacious Kansas City event space can be found on our website. Both locations are open day and night, so come early for the coffee, stay late for the beer!