Ethiopia Alo Fermentation Study
Cupping notes point toward White Grape, Peach, and Ripe Berries.
Sidama, ET
Producer
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Producer overview
Tamiru Tadesse produces coffee in the Sidama region of Ethiopia. The farms operate at high elevations, ranging from 2200 to 2480 meters above sea level.
The varietal landscape is dominated by the 74158 cultivar, which accounts for the majority of the lots. Other varieties represented in the catalog include 74165 and unspecified heirloom selections.
The producer maintains a diverse process portfolio. Offerings include traditional washed and natural methods alongside experimental treatments such as anaerobic washed, anaerobic natural, and anaerobic honey processing.
The catalog tracks six distinct lots from this producer across five different roasters. Recent catalog examples include an anaerobic honey 74158 processed for Rogue Wave Coffee, an anaerobic natural 74158 also for Rogue Wave Coffee, and a washed 74158 lot roasted by Onyx Coffee Lab.
The work of Tamiru Tadesse is characterized by a consistent focus on the 74158 varietal paired with a wide range of both traditional and anaerobic processing techniques.
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
Processes
Altitude
2200–2500m
Harvests
Cupping notes point toward White Grape, Peach, and Ripe Berries.
Sidama, ET
Roaster flags White Grape, Peach, and Ripe Berries in the cup.
Sidama, ET
Jasmine, Orange, and White Grape on a washed build.
Sidama, ET · Washed
Expect Mango, Apricot, and Lemon Honey from this anaerobic washed.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Washed
Sidama, ET / Anaerobic Natural; taste data is still thin.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Natural
Washed lot with Strawberry, Cream, and Orange in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Washed
Grape, Red Wine, and Chocolate on a natural build.
Sidama, ET · Natural
Blackberry, Watermelon, and Plum on a anaerobic natural / process detail build.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Natural / Process Detail
Pomelo, Iced Tea, and Peach on a anaerobic honey build.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Honey
Anaerobic Natural lot with Tropical Fruit, Ripe Strawberry, and Jasmine in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Natural
Related producers
Same country, shared varietals; other farmers whose lots Cherrybook has catalogued.