Tade GG Estate

Apricot nectar, lime & tropical fruits.

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While many excellent coffees from Ethiopia are from smallholder farmers, Tade GG is owned and run by Tesfaye Bekele – a single owner passionate about mastering his coffee skills. The dramatic landscape here is marked by sharp and rugged hills and valleys with the region’s volcanic soil bursting with nutrients to create a deep red and brown topsoil: perfect conditions to support the vast array of coffee being grown. Travelling extensively through Central and South America, Tesfaye’s passion has resulted in an Ethiopian Cup of Excellence award and we can definitely understand why. The result of this small farmer’s expertise and the natural terroir of this region is a beautiful regional representation from Guji! Expect apricot nectar and lime and tropical fruit flavours, trademark Gugi juiciness.

--- More Infomation ~~~ This coffee is grown in the Oromia region, one of Ethiopia's largest specialty coffee growing producers. Specifically, the farm is in Shakisso (Guji zone), which is in the Southern part of Oromia. Shakisso, Guji is a private farm owned by a gentleman named Tesfaye Bekele. The farm is 221 hectares in area and lies between 1,830 and 1,950 meters above sea level. The landscape is characterised by sharp and rugged hills, ridges, plateaus, valleys and flats creating stunningly dramatic setting. The regions’ volcanic soil is bursting with nutrients, creating a deep red and brown top-layer of soil, while the regions high altitude and dry weather allow for the cherries to develop very slowly. At the farms’ washing station, the coffee is pulped with an Agared machine (a pulper that has no mucilage remover). Depending on the climate, the coffee beans are fermented for about 35-48 hours in fermentation tanks. The coffee is then washed and dried in parchment for 9-15 days on elevated drying beds. The result of this small farmer’s expertise and the natural terroir of this region is a beautiful regional representation from Guji! Expect guava & tropical fruits, trademark Guji juiciness/creamy texture and a stick mouthfeel that lingers. Enjoy! === Suggested Recipe ~~~ In: 21.5g Out: 46g Time: 31sec Temp: 95°C ===

Sourced from the Guji region of Ethiopia, the Tade GG Estate is managed by producer Tesfaye Bekele. This specific lot is prepared using the washed process, a method often favored for highlighting the inherent acidity and clean profile of high-grown beans. As a roaster, Five Senses has highlighted a profile characterized by apricot nectar, lime, tropical fruits, and guava, supported by a creamy texture.

When exploring such profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between stone fruit and citrus acidity. While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their clarity and brightness, the specific character of this harvest reflects the unique terroir of the Guji zone. By focusing on precise processing, producers like Bekele ensure that the delicate fruit notes remain vibrant, offering a distinct experience that showcases the diversity found within Ethiopian coffee production.