Fellow's Take on Ethiopia Sidamo Bensa by ONA | Brew Recipe

Here's how we brewed this beautiful washed Ethiopia roasted in Canberra, Australia by ONA Coffee.

ONA is one of the most acclaimed roasters in Australia’s incredible coffee scene. Founded in Canberra by World Barista Champion Saša Šestić, they’re dedicated to creating the best coffees, sustainably. This washed Ethiopia is something special: a rich sparkling acidity driven by white florals, a stone fruit body, and a high grade chocolate finish.

🌍 Origin: Sidamo, Ethiopia

💦 Process: Washed

🔬 Variety: Heirloom

⛰️ Elevation: 1,950 - 3,000 MASL

🔥 Roast: Medium - Light

⚖️ Bag Size: 200g (7.05 oz)

Pour Over

Stagg X / Flat-bottom drippers

Ingredients:

• Coffee: 20g

• Water: 300g at 194°F

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP Burrs: 5 - 6

• Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 4 - 5

• Ode Gen 1 Burrs: 3 - 4

• Opus: 5 - 6 (inner ring at 0)

Steps:

1. Grind coffee at medium setting

2. Rinse filter with 194°F water

3. Bloom: Pour 60g water, wait 35 seconds

4. Five-pour stages (60g each pour):

• Pour to 120g, allow to drain

• Pour to 180g, allow to drain

• Pour to 240g, allow to drain

• Final pour to 300g, allow to drain

5. Target brew time: 3:15 - 4:15 minutes

Note: This recipe is optimized for coffee 7-20 days off of roast date.

Espresso

Recipe:

• Coffee:18g

• Yield: 38g

• Temperature: 200°F

• Ratio: ~1:2.1

• Pressure: 9 bars

• Pull time: 25 - 30 seconds

Aiden Brewer Settings

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Single Serve

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP Burrs: 5 - 6.1

• Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 4 - 5.1

• Opus: 5 - 6.1(Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)

Batch Brew

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP: 6.2 - 9.2

• Ode Gen 2: 5.2 - 8.2

• Opus: 6.2 - 9.2 (Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)