When you are in the coffee business, you oftentimes miss out on being able to sit down and relax when you are enjoying coffee. So often we are either in a rush or actively concentrating on evaluating the coffee from an objective standpoint. That is why I particularly value my Saturday mornings. I am able to relax, brew up a Chemex of my favorite coffee of the week and truly enjoy.

This Saturday morning was particularly enjoyable because we just received a very special new Ethiopian. This Sidamo was carefully processed in order to ensure clarity in the cup, a characteristic especially important in naturally processed coffees. Jeff has said that this Sidamo is one of the best reasonably priced Ethiopians we have seen in years, and I have to agree. Everyone loves the Beloyas and Arichas we have had in the past, but not everyone can afford these amazing coffees. Here is a great opportunity to try an outstanding Ethiopian at a very reasonable price. Drinking it now, I taste dominant berry notes that are closer to strawberries than blueberries. These distinct berry notes are complimented very well with a creaminess in the finish.  You can try it out here.