{"product_id":"nomad-espresso-ethiopia-samuel-tunisisa-natural-heirloom","title":"Nomad - Samuel Tunisisa - Natural Ethiopian Heirloom | Ethiopia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia — Samuel Tunisisa, Sidamo, Ethiopian Heirloom (Natural)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍊 Candied Orange • 🍫 70% Dark Chocolate • 🫐 Black Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samuel Tunisisa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Samuel Tunisisa Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sidamo, Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local Varieties (Ethiopian Heirloom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,380 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the stunning Sidamo region, Samuel Tunisisa and his family have been dedicated to coffee for over three decades. Samuel's commitment to improving his farm and producing high-quality coffee has been continuously refined through the application of good agricultural practices, including pruning, replanting, and careful seedling selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of high altitude and nutrient-rich soils provides an ideal foundation for Samuel's coffee to thrive. By growing coffee under shade and producing his own compost, he eliminates the need for chemical fertilisers, ensuring a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Lalisaa Project, Samuel receives agronomic support from Sucafina Ethiopia and access to training sessions that improve his skills in cultivation, harvesting, and processing. His commitment to high-quality production and his participation in the Lalisaa Project allow him to access better markets and improve his income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn his 5-hectare farm, Samuel adopts the principles of regenerative agriculture. Using agroforestry techniques, he grows both food and cash crops, creating a diverse and thriving ecosystem. The natural shade from intercropped plants creates an ideal microclimate for his coffee trees. He grows a blend of traditional local varieties, historically known as Ethiopian heirloom, ensuring genetic diversity and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural Process at Samuel Tunisisa's farm involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eSelective Harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Samuel and his family carefully hand-pick only the ripest, reddest cherries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e👁️ \u003cstrong\u003eSorting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries are sorted to remove any defects or underripe fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Bed Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries are dried whole on raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eExtended Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — The drying process lasts approximately 25–28 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔄 \u003cstrong\u003eRegular Turning\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries are turned frequently to ensure even drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meticulous process preserves the coffee's vibrant flavours and complexity, developing the intense sweetness and fruit-forward character that defines naturally processed Ethiopian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is intense and very sweet, featuring notes of candied orange and 70% dark chocolate. It reminds us of a traditional Christmas treat made with chocolate and dried fruit. On the palate, it has a mild acidity and a smooth body. Black plum, cocoa powder, and brown sugar are other notes found in this naturally processed Ethiopian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eCandied Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍫 \u003cstrong\u003e70% Dark Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🫐 \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Plum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Nomad Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57671670628726,"sku":"NOMAD-SAMTUNISISA-N-ET","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/E.ET.SAMU.jpg?v=1776108804","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/nomad-espresso-ethiopia-samuel-tunisisa-natural-heirloom","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}