Ethiopia Gogogu Natural

FARM/CO-OP: Gogogu Washing Station REGION: Uraga Woreda, Guji Zone ORIGIN: Ethiopia VARIETY: Regional Landrace PROCESSING METHOD: Natural ELEVATION: 2,200m-2,310m

TASTE: Red Currant, Rose Hips, Peach Cobbler

ROAST: Light

This naturally processed coffee is our second offering from the Gogogu Washing Station in Uraga Woreda. This region is situated in the Guji Zone of Ethiopia, an area known for its distinct terroir and heirloom varietals. To produce this naturally processed lot, the coffee is typically delivered to the washing station the day it is harvested, where they are first sorted for ripeness and quality and then rinsed with clean water. Then the coffee is spread to dry on raised drying beds, where they are rotated constantly to ensure even drying. This process generally takes anywhere from 8 to 25 days, depending on the weather conditions. Once this is complete, the coffee is transported to the mill where a hulling machine is used to remove the cherry and the parchment layer. After the coffee has been milled and undergoes a final sorting, it's finally ready for export. This year's lot is showing up with a wonderfully dynamic flavor profile - a combination of the tart acidity of red currants, rose hips, and sweet and decadent peach cobbler.

Sourced from the Uraga Woreda in the Guji Zone, the Ethiopia Gogogu Natural represents the distinct profile of Ethiopia · Uraga Woreda, Guji Zone. This lot is processed at the Gogogu Washing Station using the natural method, a technique where the coffee cherry is dried intact around the bean. As detailed in our processing methods explainer, natural-processed coffees often develop a heavier body and pronounced sweetness compared to their washed counterparts.

Roasted by Ozo Coffee, this regional landrace selection highlights the complex, fruit-forward characteristics often associated with high-elevation Ethiopian harvests. The cup profile features notes of red currant, rose hips, and peach cobbler, offering a vibrant acidity that can be mapped using our flavor wheel. By focusing on the specific terroir of the Guji Zone, this coffee provides a clear expression of the region's unique botanical diversity and traditional drying practices.