Siko Ethiopia - Espresso {Washed}

Technical Details:

Roaster: Good Life Coffee
Origin: Uraga, Guji, Ethiopia
Producer: Siko Washing Station
Altitude: 2,100–2,250 masl
Varietal: Mixed Heirloom
Process: Washed
Profile: Lemon Cake · Black Cherry · Florals
Format: 225 g
Best for: Espresso

Why we like it:

We love it because it combines the bright and floral character typical of Ethiopia with a very balanced sweetness. It's an expressive, clean, and elegant espresso, with a long finish that invites you to keep enjoying the cup.

Who should buy this coffee?

✓ Those who enjoy fruity and vibrant espressos.
✓ Lovers of Ethiopian coffees with floral and complex profiles.
✓ Those looking for a balanced coffee with great sweetness and a clean finish.

Siko is a washed coffee from the Uraga, Guji region of Ethiopia, processed at Siko Washing Station, where around 500 small producers deliver their cherries for processing.

As with many Ethiopian coffees, this lot brings together the production of numerous farmers in the area, creating a complex and representative profile of the origin. Grown between 2,100 and 2,250 meters above sea level, it offers ideal conditions to develop a clean, elegant cup full of nuances.

In Ethiopia, coffee often grows naturally alongside other vegetation, and the same lot may consist of different traditional varieties known as Mixed Heirloom. This varietal diversity is one of the most recognized characteristics of Ethiopian coffee and provides great aromatic complexity.

Process

This coffee has been processed using the Washed method.

Cherries are hand-picked and carefully selected before beginning a fermentation of between 24 and 72 hours in closed tanks, depending on climatic conditions. Subsequently, the coffee is washed in channels where it is also sorted by density, removing lower quality beans.

After washing, it remains soaking for approximately six hours and is sun-dried for about 13 days in thin layers. Finally, each batch undergoes a final manual selection to ensure maximum quality.

As an espresso, it offers a vibrant and balanced cup, with juicy acidity, pronounced sweetness, and a long finish. Notes of lemon cake, black cherry, and florals stand out, creating a clean and elegant experience.

Sensory Summary
Lemon Cake
Black Cherry
Florals

About the Roaster

Founded in Helsinki in 2012, Good Life Coffee began as a small café with a simple mission: serve coffee that truly tastes good and elevates everyday life. Today, it has grown into an internationally awarded roastery, known for clean, balanced, and flavour-driven coffees.

Working closely with trusted producers around the world, Good Life Coffee focuses on sourcing fresh, seasonal harvests and building long-term relationships to ensure consistent quality. Their roasting philosophy is simple — respect the raw material and highlight each coffee’s natural character.

With multiple awards, including Nordic Best Roaster 2024, Good Life Coffee stands as one of the leading names in Nordic specialty coffee.

For them, coffee isn’t just a drink — it’s a good life.