Tracon Coffee

Ethiopia

Sidama Arbegona Natural

Grade Grade 1

Sidama Arbegona G1 Natural is sourced through our partners, Tracon Coffee from Arbegona, a coffee-growing district in Ethiopia's Sidama region. Produced from traditional heirloom varieties by smallholder farmers at elevations above 2,250 masl, this Grade 1 natural lot reflects the growing conditions that shape coffees from this part of southern Ethiopia. Ripe cherries are carefully dried as whole fruit, allowing the coffee to develop the sweetness and vibrant fruit character for which Sidama natural coffees are known.Through its network of washing stations, suppliers, and quality control facilities, Tracon prepares each lot for export while preserving the unique character of its origin.

In the cup, expectnotes of berry, cocoa, baker's chocolate, and roasted nuts, supported by a creamy body and medium acidity. The natural process enhances sweetness and fruit complexity while maintaining a clean, \ profile with a lingering finish.

Available in 60 kg bags with GrainPro for freshness, Sidama Arbegona G1 Natural is a traceable green coffee well suited for roasters seeking a fruit-forward coffee with the distinctive character of Sidama

Direct trade green coffee imported by JA coffee through long-term relationships at origin, for specialty coffee roasters.

What is so special about this coffee?

Arbegona has earned a reputation for producing some of Sidama's most expressive natural coffees. Grown at elevations of up to 2,500 masl, traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties mature slowly before being dried as whole cherries, developing the vibrant fruit character, sweetness, and complexity that have made natural Ethiopian coffees a favourite among specialty roasters.

This lot is graded Grade 1, Ethiopia's highest export classification, and is sourced through Tracon Coffee, where every lot is carefully sorted, cupped, and prepared before shipment. The result is a traceable Ethiopian green coffee that captures the character of its origin while delivering the consistency and quality specialty coffee roasters expect.

What makes Tracon coffees so special?

For more than 30 years, Tracon Coffee has worked with coffee-growing communities across Sidama, Yirgacheffe, Guji, Limu, and other renowned coffee regions in Ethiopia. Alongside coffee from its own farms, the company partners with a trusted network of smallholder producers and operates its own washing stations, dry mills, and export facilities, allowing every lot to remain traceable from origin to shipment.

Before a coffee leaves Ethiopia, each lot is cleaned, sorted, cupped, and prepared by Tracon's in-house quality team. By overseeing every stage from processing to export, Tracon helps preserve the unique character of each region while delivering the consistency, traceability, and preparation standards specialty coffee roasters expect.

The Land Behind Sidama Arbegona Coffees

Arbegona is one of the highest coffee-growing districts in Ethiopia's Sidama region, with coffee cultivated between 2,250 and 2,500 meters above sea level. These elevations create cooler temperatures that slow cherry maturation, allowing the fruit to develop gradually before harvest. This extended growing cycle contributes to the density and sweetness that have become characteristic of coffees from the area.

The region's fertile volcanic soils and high-altitude landscape provide favorable conditions for traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties. Together, these natural conditions help shape coffees with a distinctive regional identity, making Arbegona an important part of Sidama's specialty coffee landscape.

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