Ethiopia Midnight Guji

This coffee is a less roasted but pretty intensely dark roast with deep purple flavors in the cup. We get that Ethiopia isn’t commonly seen as a dark roast given the beautiful natural complexity the various regions illustrate as a lighter roast, but we also feel like those flavors can contribute unique nuances for our dark roast fans. Just like in the past 15+ years at the end of the “second wave” of coffee, way back before Mostra. Roasters figured out that instead of using “blender” coffee for blends, using top-level coffee made better espresso - and we apply the same thought to our dark roast offerings. This natural/dry processed coffee is a blend from a Farmers Collective Society that was transparently sourced all along the supply chain by Ashenafi Argaw’s organization.

The Ethiopia Midnight Guji, sourced from the Guji region, represents the collaborative efforts of the Farmers Collective Society. Roasted by Mostra Coffee, this selection is prepared using the natural process. In the world of specialty coffee, natural-processed coffees are often recognized for their tendency to exhibit heavier fruit profiles and increased sweetness, as the coffee cherry is left intact while the bean dries.

When evaluating a coffee with such a distinct profile, it can be helpful to consult a flavor wheel to better identify the nuances within the cup. The roaster describes this specific lot as having a deep purple character, a descriptor that invites drinkers to explore the complex, fruit-forward qualities often associated with high-quality Ethiopian harvests. By focusing on the intersection of regional terroir and traditional drying techniques, this coffee offers a clear expression of its origin’s unique potential.