Ethiopia: Dry Process Guji Shakiso Gigesa Natural

Gigesa is a small town in the Danbi Uddo Kebele near the town of Shakiso in the Guji Zone of Ethiopia. There you will find 500 coffee growers, each holding approximately 2-5 hectares of farm land, all over 1800 meters above sea level. Guji Shakiso Gigesa is a natural processed coffee where they leave some of the fruit on the seed as it is drying. This coffee is put into a fermentation tank, left under the shade for 3-5 hours, and then left to dry on raised beds. This imparts a fruit forward profile. This is another beautiful farmgate coffee.

Cupping Notes:  Dried blackberry, peach tea, chocolate, strawberry, cherry, and vanilla custard

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French Press, Pour Over

Varietal: Local Heirloom

Region: Shakiso, Danbi Uddo Kebele, Shakiso District, Guji Zone, Oromia

Altitude: 1850-2100 meters above sea level

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

Sustaining Level: $18 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Uplifting Level: $23 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Benefacting Level: $30 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Sourced from the Danbi Uddo Kebele in the Shakiso District of Ethiopia’s Guji Zone, this Ethiopia: Dry Process Guji Shakiso Gigesa Natural represents the distinct profile of the Oromia region. Cultivated from local heirloom varietals at elevations between 1850 and 2100 masl, the coffee is prepared using the natural process. Generally, natural-processed coffees are known for their heavy body and pronounced fruit-forward characteristics, often resulting in a complex cup profile.

Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, this specific lot highlights a diverse range of flavors, including dried blackberry, peach tea, chocolate, strawberry, cherry, and vanilla custard. When evaluating these nuanced notes, enthusiasts may find it helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the fruit-driven acidity and the creamy, custard-like finish. This selection offers a classic expression of the high-altitude, sun-dried coffees that have become a hallmark of the Guji region.