Ethiopia Gogogu Washed

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

TASTE: Pomelo, Almond, Darjeeling

ROAST: Light

This is a stunning washed offering from the Gogogu Washing Station of the Guji Zone, produced by over 700 smallholder producers in the Ethiopian highlands. The harvesting season goes from November to January, and during this time the cherries are carefully handpicked, floated in water to remove defective beans, and then depulped. After depulping, the cherries undergo around 36 to 72 hours of fermentation in spring water, after which they are washed and dried on raised beds for about nine to twelve days. Once this process is complete, the coffee is hulled and prepared for export. As is typical for coffees of this region, this year's lot is comprised of regional Heirloom Landraces. These varietals, paired with the distinctive terroir of the region, give this coffee its characteristically Ethiopian profile. In the cup, look for bright and delicate notes of pomelo, almond, and Darjeeling tea.

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Sourced from the Uraga Woreda in the Guji Zone, the Ethiopia Gogogu Washed represents the distinct profile of Ethiopia · Uraga Woreda, Guji Zone. This lot is processed at the Gogogu Washing Station using a fully washed method, which typically emphasizes a coffee's inherent acidity and clean finish. Featuring regional landrace varieties grown at high elevations between 2200 and 2310 masl, this selection is roasted by Ozo Coffee.

In the cup, the coffee presents a nuanced profile characterized by notes of pomelo, almond, and Darjeeling. When evaluating such delicate profiles, tasters often reference the flavor wheel to identify the subtle interplay between citrus-like brightness and tea-like aromatics. Because washed coffees are often prized for their clarity and precision, this offering serves as a classic example of the refined character frequently associated with the high-altitude landscapes of the Guji region.