Size: 16 oz
Recommended Roast Profile: Light to Medium
Ethiopian Guji coffee is celebrated for a rich, vibrant profile with complex flavors. Grown in southern Ethiopia's Guji region, known for its high altitudes, fertile soil, and unique ecosystem, this coffee offers an exceptional taste experience.
Flavor Profile
- Fruitiness: A hallmark of Guji natural coffee is its pronounced fruitiness. Expect bold notes of berry flavors, particularly blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry, with occasional hints of stone fruits like peach and nectarine.
- Sweetness: These beans are renowned for their natural sweetness, often described as honey-like or syrupy. This sweetness, combined with the fruity notes, makes for a smooth and satisfying finish.
Full Body: Guji natural coffees typically have a full, creamy body, thanks to the natural drying process, which intensifies the mouthfeel and gives it a richer texture.
Sourcing & Production
This coffee is sourced from Uddeyi Farmers Group, guided by Sookoo Coffee, and grown at 2,000-2,180 meters above sea level. Guji farmers use organic-by-default, traditional farming methods, hand-picking and intercropping with food crops. The natural process includes hand-harvesting, selective sorting, and drying cherries on raised beds.
Special Characteristics
Guji coffees, recently distinguished from Sidamo and Yirgacheffe, are gaining international acclaim for their quality. With a blend of organic practices, selective harvests, and the region's ideal rainfall and terrain,
Product Details
- Coffee Grade: Gr. 1
- Farm/Coop/Station: Uddeyi Farm & outgrowers
- Varietal: JARC varieties , Local Landraces
- Processing: Natural
- Altitude: 2,000 to 2,180 meters above sea level
- Region: Guji
- Harvest Months: Low elevations: October - December | High Elevations: November - January
