Ethiopia Shakiso Guji

Where in the world? REGION Shakiso, Guji FARM Suqe Washing station ALTITUDE 2020 – 2220 MASL VARIETY Ethiopian Heirloom PROCESS Washed TASTING NOTES Blackberry, Peach, Sweet tea, Chamomile What’s the story? A great washed Ethiopian can be a thing of true beauty and this right here is a perfect example. On filter, we have soft berry notes offering blueberry and raspberry sweetness with a gentle peach note that starts from the first sip and carries through to the end. There is also a counterpoint of chamomile and black tea, with that chamomile lingering long on the finish. The body is at once light yet soft and viscous, the acidity and sweetness perfectly balanced. On espresso sweet peach and chamomile is expressed again, with a layer of vanilla and citrus providing a roundness to the shot, very clean and light. This coffee is produced by farms at altitudes of up to 2200 metres up in Ethiopia’s celebrated Guji Zone, making it one of the highest coffee-growing areas in the world. The small farms from the area produce what’s known as Highland Coffee, bursting with distinctive flavour and vibrancy. The altitude here plays a significant part in the development of this beautiful coffee. Cool nights and mild, sunny days slow the ripening of the coffee cherries, allowing sugars and complex aromatics to build gradually. The result is a cup that sings with bright, juicy and complex acidity, floral sweetness, and layers of fruit and spice that linger beautifully, creating something truly special. Shakiso itself is a town surrounded by rich soils and thriving farmland, where coffee is the heartbeat of the community. Alongside coffee, locals cultivate sugar cane, false banana, spices, and vegetables, a diversity that enriches both the land and the people who work it. Every lot from this region carries the unique fingerprint of its environment: the high elevation, fertile soils, and meticulous processing all come together to express the terroir of Guji’s highlands, elegant, complex, and deeply rewarding. The Suqe washing station is operated by the excellent Daye Bensa cooperative, which stands out for three main reasons: its exceptional and award-winning coffee quality, its commitment to farmer and community development, and its environmentally conscious processing methods Exceptional and award-winning coffee quality Daye Bensa has established a reputation for producing high-end specialty coffee that consistently earns top honors in prestigious international competitions