{"product_id":"ethiopia-sidama-g1-washed-medium-roast","title":"Ethiopia Sidama G1 Washed — Medium Roast","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     SHOPIFY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION — PASTE INTO \"DESCRIPTION\" TAB\n     Ethiopia Sidama Grade 1 Washed — Medium Roast — 300g\n     unitedbeans.ca\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SEO STRATEGY — Washed process + medium roast + espresso positioning\n     is fresh territory: the other three new Ethiopians (Aricha x2, Hube)\n     are all natural process. This is the washed, chocolate-forward,\n     espresso-built counterpart — targeting espresso drinkers specifically\n     seeking Ethiopian origin rather than the usual Latin American base.\n     Primary keyword: \"Ethiopian coffee beans for espresso Canada\"\n     Secondary: \"washed Ethiopian coffee medium roast\"\n                \"Sidama coffee beans Canada\"\n                \"chocolate lime coffee beans\"\n                \"birthplace of coffee espresso beans\"\n                \"clean Ethiopian espresso whole bean\"\n     AI queries to own: \"best Ethiopian coffee beans for espresso\"\n                        \"why is Ethiopia the birthplace of coffee\"\n                        \"washed vs natural Ethiopian coffee for espresso\"\n                        \"Sidama coffee flavour profile\"\n\n     SEO Title (55 chars): Ethiopian Coffee Beans for Espresso | Sidama Medium Roast\n     Meta Description (156 chars): Ethiopia Sidama Grade 1 washed medium roast, 300g whole beans. Chocolate, lime and light floral. Fresh harvest, built for espresso. Roasted in Scarborough.\n\n     URL handle: ethiopia-sidama-grade-1-washed-medium-roast-coffee\n\n     ALT TEXT:\n     Image 1 (bag):   Ethiopia Sidama Grade 1 washed medium roast whole bean coffee bag 300g — chocolate lime espresso Canada\n     Image 2 (label): Ethiopia Sidama Grade 1 washed medium roast coffee label — birthplace of coffee espresso chocolate lime floral specialty\n     Image 3 (beans): Ethiopia Sidama Grade 1 washed medium roast coffee beans — fresh harvest whole beans roasted Scarborough\n\n     Shopify product title: Ethiopia Sidama Grade 1 Washed — Medium Roast — Chocolate, Lime and Light Floral\n--\u003e\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Ethiopia Sidama Grade 1 Washed Medium Roast is espresso built from the birthplace of coffee. Ethiopia is where Arabica coffee originated, and the Sidama zone in the southern highlands remains one of its most respected growing regions — this fresh harvest lot is washed processed, Grade 1 classified, and roasted to medium in our Scarborough roastery specifically for espresso. The cup is clean and structured: chocolate, lime, and a light floral top note, with none of the fermented fruit intensity of a natural process Ethiopian. If you want Ethiopian character in your espresso without the wild fruit-forward profile naturals are known for, this is the one — precise, balanced, and genuinely different from the typical Latin American espresso base. 100% Arabica, single origin, specialty grade, 300g whole beans.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#D4621A;font-weight:600;margin:0.5rem 0 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n    Roasted fresh in Scarborough. Ships across Canada.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- CUP PROFILE --\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #e0ddd8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:1rem 1.25rem;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;\"\u003e\n        Cup profile\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;color:#888;font-weight:400;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 1.25rem 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\"\u003eCocoa, fresh lime, light floral lift\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\"\u003eChocolate, lime, light floral\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eAcidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:4px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv style=\"width:55%;height:4px;border-radius:2px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMedium, citric\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;opacity:0.85;margin:0;\"\u003eClean, lime-forward, structured\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:4px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.25);border-radius:2px;\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;height:4px;border-radius:2px;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMedium, smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;opacity:0.85;margin:0;\"\u003eRounded, clean, well-structured\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;line-height:1.5;margin:0;\"\u003eClean, cocoa-toned, citrus brightness lingering\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- BREWING GUIDE --\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #e0ddd8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:1rem 1.25rem;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;\"\u003e\n        Brewing guide\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;color:#888;font-weight:400;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 1.25rem 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(175px,1fr));gap:10px;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eEspresso\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003e18g in, 36g out, 27 to 30 seconds. Built for this. Clean chocolate base with a lime brightness that cuts through crema — distinctive as a straight shot and holds its own under milk too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMoka pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eMedium-fine grind, standard fill. The washed process keeps the cup clean even under moka pot's higher extraction — chocolate and lime come through without any harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:12px;padding:1rem 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePour-over \/ drip\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003e1:16 ratio, medium grind, 93 to 94°C. A different side of the coffee entirely — the light floral note lifts and the lime turns more citrus-forward than under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;line-height:1.8;margin:1rem 0 0;\"\u003e\n          Grind immediately before brewing to keep the lime and floral top notes intact.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- ABOUT --\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #e0ddd8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:1rem 1.25rem;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;\"\u003e\n        About this coffee\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;color:#888;font-weight:400;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 1.25rem 1.25rem;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n          Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee — every cultivated Arabica variety in the world traces its genetic origin back to the forests of southwestern Ethiopia, where coffee trees still grow wild today. The Sidama zone, in the southern highlands, has been one of the country's most respected coffee-producing regions for generations, home to smallholder farmers growing heirloom Arabica varieties that have never been formally classified or commercially bred.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003e\n          This lot is washed processed — cherries are de-pulped and fermented before drying, rather than sun-dried whole — which strips away fruit influence and lets the underlying terroir speak clearly. Where natural process Ethiopian coffee reads as bold and fruit-forward, washed Ethiopian coffee reads as precise and structured: chocolate, lime, and a light floral top note in this cup, with a clarity that natural processing simply cannot produce. This is a fresh harvest Grade 1 lot — Ethiopia's highest export classification, with near-zero defects and verified clean cup quality across every sample.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n          We roast this lot to medium specifically for espresso. The developed sugars build enough body and crema to perform properly under pressure, while the roast level stays light enough to preserve the lime brightness and chocolate structure that make this coffee distinctive. Most espresso is built on Latin American or Brazilian bases — this is a genuinely different foundation, clean and citrus-bright rather than nutty and heavy. Roasted fresh to order in Scarborough and shipped whole bean across Canada.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #e0ddd8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:1rem 1.25rem;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;\"\u003e\n        Specifications\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;color:#888;font-weight:400;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 1.25rem 1.25rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:8px;margin-top:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eEthiopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eSidama\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eRoast level\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eWashed\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eGreen grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eFresh, 2025\/26\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eWhole beans\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003e300g\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003e100% Arabica, single origin, specialty\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eEspresso, moka pot, pour-over\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#ff3131;border-radius:10px;padding:0.75rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eRoasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#fff;font-weight:400;margin:0;\"\u003eFresh to order, Scarborough ON\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border:0.5px solid #e0ddd8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"padding:1rem 1.25rem;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;\"\u003e\n        Frequently asked questions\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;color:#888;font-weight:400;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 1.25rem 1.25rem;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;margin:1rem 0 0.25rem;\"\u003eWhy is Ethiopia called the birthplace of coffee?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003eEvery cultivated Arabica coffee variety in the world today traces its genetic ancestry back to the forests of southwestern Ethiopia, where Coffea arabica still grows wild. Coffee was discovered, domesticated, and has been continuously cultivated in Ethiopia longer than anywhere else — the country's coffee culture, including the traditional coffee ceremony, predates the global spread of coffee by centuries. Drinking Ethiopian coffee is, in a real sense, drinking from the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;margin:0 0 0.25rem;\"\u003eHow is this different from your natural process Ethiopian coffees?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003eThis lot is washed rather than natural — cherries are de-pulped and fermented before drying instead of being sun-dried whole. The practical result is a cleaner, more structured cup. Where our natural process Ethiopians like Aricha and Sidama Hube pour bold berry and stone fruit character, this washed Sidama pours chocolate, lime, and a light floral top note — precise rather than fruit-forward. If you want Ethiopian origin character but prefer a cleaner, more classic cup profile, this is the one to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;margin:0 0 0.25rem;\"\u003eIs this a good coffee for someone who has never tried Ethiopian espresso?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 1rem;\"\u003eYes — this is one of the more approachable Ethiopian coffees for espresso drinkers used to a Latin American or Brazilian base. The chocolate note gives it familiar footing, while the lime brightness offers something distinctive without being overwhelming the way a wild natural process fruit bomb can be. It is a good entry point into Ethiopian espresso before working toward the bolder natural process lots in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp style=\"font-weight:700;margin:0 0 0.25rem;\"\u003eHow should I store this coffee and how long does it stay fresh?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eKeep the bag sealed in a cool, dark place away from heat and moisture — never the fridge. Whole beans hold peak flavour for 4 to 6 weeks after opening. Grind immediately before brewing to preserve the lime and floral top notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"United Beans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789289058587,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2403\/1515\/files\/SidamaG1Mediumroastcoffee.png?v=1786407111","url":"https:\/\/unitedbeans.ca\/products\/ethiopia-sidama-g1-washed-medium-roast","provider":"United Beans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}