Ethiopia: Organic Guji Dur Feres

Dur Feres means "Wild Horse" in Amharic. It is an ode to an Ethiopian coffee legend, Mohamed Ogsady, whose Harar Horse coffee with its thick blueberry puree and chocolate notes is a thing of notoriety and sweet nostalgia. This particular lot of Dur Feres is sourced from Aklilu Kassa, whose family, according to legend, built “the road into Guji.” Deeply rooted in the area, he and his family own or support a wide network of washing stations and farms, many of which are Organic Certified. This is a community lot from the West Guji Zone of Oromia in Ethiopia. This is also another beautiful Farm Gate coffee that is great as espresso. 

Cupping Notes: Ripe strawberries, black cherry, hibiscus and rose sugar 

Brew Recommendations: Drip, French Press, pour over, espresso.

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Varietal: Local varieties known as Kurume tulenge, and other landrace varieties 

Region: Oromia

Altitude: 2000 – 2035 meters

Equity Pricing (EP) Levels

Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

Sourced from the West Guji Zone of the Oromia region, this Ethiopia: Organic Guji Dur Feres represents the meticulous work of producer Aklilu Kassa. The coffee features the Kurume tulenge varietal, a plant type often associated with the complex, nuanced profiles characteristic of the Ethiopia · West Guji Zone, Oromia landscape. Roasted by Keia & Martyn's Coffee, this lot highlights the vibrant potential of the region’s high-elevation harvests.

When evaluating coffees with such distinct profiles, enthusiasts often reference the flavor wheel to categorize the interplay between fruit-forward acidity and delicate floral aromatics. While specific sensory experiences vary by preparation, coffees from this region are frequently celebrated for their ability to balance intense berry notes with refined, sugar-like sweetness. This particular offering provides a focused look at the intersection of traditional varietal cultivation and the unique terroir found within the West Guji highlands.