A coffee with a very sweet aroma and floral notes reminiscent of lemongrass and almond blossoms. We also detect herbal notes such as white tea. On the palate, it is very sweet, with mild acidity and a honeyed body. Cocoa powder, green melon, and physalis are other notes we’ve detected in this classic Ethiopian coffee processed using the “ Washed ” method.
The Guji region is located approximately 300 to 400 km south of Addis Ababa, in the Oromia Region. The Guji region has a long history. In 2002, Guji separated from Yirgacheffe, which had previously been part of the Sidamo region. The Guji region, established in 2002, takes its name from the Oromo people, an ethnic group that has been growing coffee in these lands for generations.
Guji coffee was previously grouped with coffees from the entire Yirgacheffe region. Before Yirgacheffe became its own region, these coffees were blended with coffee from a broad geographic area spanning much of south-central Ethiopia, under the designation “Sidamo.” Despite this long history, Guji coffees are widely recognized as distinct from both Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, thanks to their unique local varieties and microclimates.
This particular coffee represents the dedication of 500 small-scale producers in the Guji region, who carefully select and grade the beans (Gr. 1) to ensure consistent quality, allowing the character of the soil, climate, and local varieties to shine through.
In addition to processing high-quality coffees, Testi Specialty Coffee (the exporter of this lot) also contributes to the well-being of the community. In various regions of Ethiopia, they have helped build schools for local children, supported water projects to provide access to clean drinking water, and helped connect homes to the electrical grid.
Guji coffee was previously grouped with coffees from the entire Yirgacheffe region. Before Yirgacheffe became its own region, these coffees were blended with coffee from a broad geographic area spanning much of south-central Ethiopia, under the designation “Sidamo.” Despite this long history, Guji coffees are widely recognized as distinct from both Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, thanks to their unique local varieties and microclimates.
This particular coffee represents the dedication of 500 small-scale producers in the Guji region, who carefully select and grade the beans (Gr. 1) to ensure consistent quality, allowing the character of the soil, climate, and local varieties to shine through.
In addition to processing high-quality coffees, Testi Specialty Coffee (the exporter of this lot) also contributes to the well-being of the community. In various regions of Ethiopia, they have helped build schools for local children, supported water projects to provide access to clean drinking water, and helped connect homes to the electrical grid.
