49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Organic Ethiopia Sidama Wottona Bultuma Co-op
| Roaster Location: | Burnaby, British Colombia, Canada |
| Coffee Origin: | Sidama growing region, southern Ethiopia. |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 56/77 |
| Est. Price: | CAD $17.00/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | February 2011 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Tart lemon and rose-like flowers dominate in aroma and cup, with the citrus turning sweeter and juicier in the cup. Lightly syrupy mouthfeel; intense, citrusy acidity. Citrus fades in the finish but a nut-toned cocoa hinted at in aroma and cup becomes more explicit.
Notes
Produced in the Aleta Wondo Valley by members of the Wottona Bultuma Co-operative; certified organically grown. 49th Parallel is a distinguished small-batch roasting company located in the Vancouver, Canada area that specializes in high-end single-origin and blended coffees, many sourced directly from origin. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who enjoy tart, acidy flavors with a floral edge: passion fruit, for example, or ripe lime.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 2011 tasting report: Readers' Nominations
