Ethiopian
Yirgacheffe Gr. 2 Guji Natural

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Gr. 2 Guji Natural

Coffee area: Guji,
Southern Oromia region

Altitude: 1,900 – 2,200 meters

Coffee Growing: Smallholder Farmers, shade grown

Soil Type: Rich red, volcanic soil

Type of shade trees: acacia, albizia

Rainfalls in mm/year: 1,300

Average annual temperature: 25°C Crop period: October to February

The Process

Picking method: manual (many rounds)
Preparation: unwashed
Drying method: sun-dried on “African beds” (7-10 days) Screening and sorting method: manual and mechanical

The Region

Located south Yrgacheffe, the Guji region is characterized by its lush vegetation, like the sanctuary Yebelo, a haven for wildlife. The Guji people, part of the Oromo family (one-third of the Ethiopian population), gave its name to this highland region, where this coffee grows among the best in Ethiopia.

The Coffee

Unwashed Arabica
Variety: Bourbon & Typica
Screen size: > Screen 14
Defects count: < 12/300 grams (Grade 2) Bags of 60 kg

Cup Profile

Intense fragrance, nice aroma with red fruit notes, nice acidity and good body, full mouth of winey, oranges and cherries aftertaste.

 

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