Ethiopia · Natural
Gute Site
Roasted by Merit Coffee
Naturally processed Ethiopian heirloom with vibrant blueberry and boysenberry notes.
From the roaster
Blueberry • Boysenberry • Brown Sugar
Grown in Gute Village in Ethiopia's renowned Sidama region, Bashiro Gute Site is a naturally processed coffee produced by smallholder farmers cultivating local heirloom varieties. Slow-dried on raised African beds, it delivers vibrant notes of Blueberry, Boysenberry, and Brown Sugar for a sweet, fruit-forward finish.
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Context
This natural-processed Ethiopian from Merit Coffee showcases the Gute Site lot produced by Bashiro in Sidama. The coffee uses heirloom varietal plants, which tend toward complex berry aromatics and deeper sweetness profiles in natural processing. Merit's tasting notes of blueberry and boysenberry reflect the fruit-forward character typical of naturally fermented coffees, balanced here by brown sugar warmth. This lot represents the kind of small-lot, single-producer offering that highlights regional terroir and traditional Ethiopian coffee cultivation.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gute Site grown?
Gute Site, roasted by Merit Coffee, is sourced from Sidamo, Ethiopia.
What does Gute Site taste like?
Expect tasting notes of Blueberry, Boysenberry, and Brown Sugar.
How is Gute Site processed?
Gute Site uses the Natural process.
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