Dean's Beans
Ethiopia Sidama Boa Bedegelo
Roaster Location: | Orange, Massachusetts |
Coffee Origin: | Sidamo growing region, south-central Ethiopia |
Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
Agtron: | 58/74 |
Est. Price: | $16.99/16 ounces |
Review Date: | September 2023 |
Aroma: | 9 |
Acidity/Structure: | 8 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 9 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Spice-toned, balanced. Nutmeg, lemon balm, jasmine, fig, fir in aroma and cup. Brisk acidity; crisply velvety mouthfeel. Wood-framed, lemony finish with undertones of fig.
Notes
Produced by smallholding farmers of the Boa Bedegelo Cooperative, from heirloom varieties of Arabica long grown in the region, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). Certifications: USDA Organic; Fair Trade Federation. Dean's Beans is a small batch wholesale roaster devoted to organic and sustainable principles and small-holder support. Visit www.deansbeans.com or call 800-325-3008 for more information.
Bottom Line
A smooth, balanced cup with a sweetly herbaceous and floral profile.
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This review originally appeared in the September, 2023 tasting report: The Evolution of “Fair Trade” Coffee