Ethiopia Suke Quto Natural

This natural-processed coffee hails from one of our favorite Ethiopian farms- Suke Quto. Intense strawberry and papaya notes dominate the cup, with a creamy milk chocolate finish. 

Coffee Details

Suke Quto Farm, located in the renowned Guji growing region, focuses on producing environmentally friendly coffee and the economic growth of the community. The manager, Tesfaye Bekele, has initiated a project that aims to renew local schools, located in the Odo Shakisso woreda. The volcanic soil there is incredibly fertile, and Tesfaye keeps the soil in shape by organic recycling through litterfall: root residue from coffee and shade trees. After devastating fires ravaged the region in 1999, Tesfaye encouraged local farmers to replant the forest, adding in coffee trees to diversify their ecosystem and incomes. Though initially skeptical, the community has embraced coffee farming. Lucky for us, as they produce some of the very best coffees in Ethiopia. In addition to tasting phenomenal, Suke Quto coffees are all Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified. 

Brew Recipes

Sourced from the Suke Quto Farm in the Guji region of Ethiopia, this Ethiopia Suke Quto Natural is a standout offering from Case Coffee Roasters. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a distinct sweetness and heavier body to the final cup. In this specific lot, those characteristics manifest as vibrant notes of strawberry and papaya, balanced by a smooth milk chocolate finish.

Understanding the impact of processing methods is essential for appreciating how origin and technique converge to create such complex profiles. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning to explore the nuances of specialty coffee, referencing a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying these specific fruit and cocoa attributes. This coffee serves as a quintessential example of the bright, fruit-forward character that has made the Guji region a cornerstone of modern Ethiopian coffee production.