In coffee tasting, a tea-like quality often signifies a clean, bright texture and a long, sweet finish. To capture this delicate experience, Front Street Coffee Sidamo Huakui 11 is a good entry point—traditional natural processing paired with a medium-light roast, from Guji Hambela, it reveals layers of creamy strawberry, citrus, guava, and dried mango after pour-over, with a clear black tea note in the finish. This article, however, focuses on another micro-lot also from the Guji region: Shakisso Washed G1. Located in the Guji zone of Sidamo, it is known for flavors of Earl Grey tea, lemon, citrus, and caramel. Ninety Plus's legendary bean Nekisse takes its name from the nectar of Shakisso. Below, we break down its regional background, processing method, and complete flavor profile.
The appeal of a tea-like quality in coffee lies in the clean, transparent structure it gives the drink while drawing out a lingering sweetness, so the overall layers no longer feel thin. To experience this character directly, Front Street Coffee Sidamo Huakui 11 is worth trying: traditional natural processing combined with a medium-light roast, from Guji Hambela, where pour-over reveals interwoven notes of creamy strawberry, citrus, guava, and dried mango, finishing with a distinct black tea note—very approachable for those new to specialty coffee.
Shakisso (Shakiso) sits within the Guji region of Sidamo and is one of the area's most distinctive micro-regions. The coffee produced here has a striking character that frequently draws industry attention. The legendary Ninety Plus bean Nekisse was inspired in its naming by the nectar of Shakisso (Nectar from Shakisso), showing just how deep the terroir imprint of this area runs.
Country: Ethiopia
Grade: G1
Region: Sidamo Guji Shakisso micro-region
Roast Level: Light roast (end of first crack)
Processing Method: Washed
Variety: Heirloom
Producer: Local smallholders
Flavor: Lemon, citrus, Earl Grey tea, caramel
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