Paradise Roasters
Ethiopia Sidama Anaerobic
| Roaster Location: | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Coffee Origin: | Sidama (also Sidamo) region, Ethiopia |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 58/78 |
| Est. Price: | $19.75/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | February 2020 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity /Structure : | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment: Sweet, soft, gently tart-pungent. Buttery dark chocolate, cashew butter, lemon drop, date, orange blossom in aroma and cup. Balanced and roundly complete in taste structure; syrupy but buoyant in mouthfeel. Chocolate and lemon in particular persist in a deep, lasting finish.
Notes: Processed by the anaerobic method, which in this case means that the pulped or skinned coffee was fermented in a sealed, oxygen-evacuated tank for 36 hours before drying. Paradise Roasters specializes in micro-lot Arabica and Robusta coffees from Asia and other emerging origins. The company prides itself on quality and freshness, craft-roasting coffees in small batches only after orders are placed. Visit www.paradiseroasters.com or call 763-433-0626 for more information.
The Bottom Line : A quietly original, resonant cup, exquisitely balanced and complete.
