Ethiopia Sidama Bensa Hamasho G1

• Contains one bag (150 g) of Ethiopia Sidama Bensa Hamasho G1, Arabica whole coffee bean.

• Hamasho Station is located in the Hamasho Village of the Bensa area in Sidama, Ethiopia. Managed by Asefa Dukamo Korma, the site sits at an elevation of about 2000 M.A.S.L. Hamasho works with over 600 farmers, and they mostly grow the 74158 variety. This is a washed processed, single varietal Ethiopian coffee that tastes elegant in the final cup, a culmination of tradition and effort.

• Preparation Methods: from French press to pour-over to espresso, the grinder you use and the water from your tap can alter the taste of the cup. Overall, this is a very fragrant coffee to brew.

• Available in light, medium, and dark roast offerings. Light for most aromatics; medium for balance; dark if you prefer more intensity.

• Freshly roasted to order, dispatch within 2 business days.

May I know the freshness period of this coffee?
• The best serving period is between days 10 and 45 from the roasting date. Your experience may slightly differ.

The recommended brew ratio?
• 1:16 (1g coffee to 16g water)
• If prefer more acidity to emerge, use 1:15.
• If prefer slightly more bitterness, use 1:17.

What is the ideal brewing temperature?
• For light roast, we recommend 95–100 °C.
• For medium roast, we recommend 90–95 °C.
• For dark roast, we recommend 80–90 °C.

How finely should I grind this coffee?
• Try to find that “sweet spot” setting, for the preparation method of choice. 
• It will take you 1 or 2 brews to find it. As a general guideline,
• towards finer increases both strength and extraction.
• towards coarser decreases both strength and extraction.

Tips to store the coffee bean properly?
• Keep the bean in the bag we provide, zip it well, and place the bag in a dry, cool place. Doing so prolongs the bean's shelf life.

How can I get the best aroma and flavour out of this coffee?
• By grinding just before you brew. We recommend customers use their grinder for the best experience.

I have no grinder yet; can Shiren Coffee grind the coffee bean for me?
• Yes. Please leave a note in the cart section letting us know your coffee preparation method, so we may grind it correctly for you. Thanks.