Ethiopia Guji Shakisso

Ethiopia Guji Shakisso, Arabica Heirloom Mixed Blend, G2, Washed

Blueberry | Mandarin | Lemongrass

Ethiopia is always a romantic dream for coffee lovers. If this is the motherland for arabica coffee, perhaps the Oromia region (or more correctly, regional state) is the core of this homeland. Oromia is the homeland of the Oromo people who are the earliest inhabitants of the motherland 7,000 years ago based on various research. Within Oromia, Guji has been considered by many Oromo people as the ancestral heartland where the Oromo culture flourished.

This exceptional natural-processed coffee is sourced from Aricha village in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone. It's cultivated by a dedicated community of 800 farmers, coffee is produced at 1,900 to 2,100 m.a.s.l This high-altitude region's unique microclimates contribute significantly to the coffee's distinctive qualities. The primary varieties cultivated are kerume and heirloom varieties, showcasing the rich genetic diversity of Ethiopian coffee.

Once the coffee arrives at the station, pre-sorting of the cherries is performed.
The team carefully hand-sorts them, selecting only perfectly ripe ones and removing any unripe, overripe, or foreign material. Afterwards, the cherries are floated in water. Low-density, imperfect coffee is removed as it floats, while healthy, dense beans sink to the bottom.
The cherries then undergo a 12-hour soaking in water. This technique helps to initiate sugar reactions inside the cherry, which enhances the taste, giving it a honey-like quality.

Savouring our world in a cup!
Enjoy!