Goro Site

We’re thrilled to bring on our first Ethiopian coffee of the season! This coffee comes from the Goro Site washing station in Uraga, Guji. This washing station was first built in 2013, and was taken over by Habtamu Fekadu Aga in 2020, who has since implemented many quality control innovations including a new pulping machine to create more homogenous lots. The site currently has 7 permanent workers and over 100 seasonal workers. Goro Site supports the surrounding community through aiding in nearby elementary school renovations and offering interest-free payments to farmers for their crop prior to the harvest.

After harvesting, cherries are machine-sorted and pulped, leaving about 10% of mucilage on the bean to ferment for 24 hours. Then, the beans are hand washed and laid out to dry for 9-12 days under protection from direct sunlight until ideal moisture content is reached. We purchased coffee from Habtamu’s Danche Site in Yirgacheffe last year, and this lot is another beautiful example of the excellent coffees their teams produce. This coffee is delicate and expressive, with notes of juicy apricot and blackberry and a jasmine tea finish.

Region    Uraga, Guji Altitude   2010-2250 MASL

Process  Washed  Varietal  Ethiopian Landrace

Sourced from the Uraga district of Guji, the Goro Site represents the distinct profile of Ethiopia · Uraga, Guji. This lot is produced by Habtamu Fekadu Aga and features Ethiopian Landrace varietals grown at elevations between 2010 and 2250 masl. As a washed coffee, it highlights the inherent characteristics of the region, which often include bright acidity and refined aromatics. When evaluating these qualities, tasters may find the flavor wheel helpful for identifying the specific nuances of juicy apricot, blackberry, and jasmine tea noted by the roaster.

This selection is offered by Regalia Coffee, a roaster known for highlighting the clarity of high-altitude harvests. While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their clean, tea-like profiles and vibrant acidity, the specific terroir of Guji often contributes a unique complexity to the cup. By focusing on precise processing, this coffee showcases the delicate balance between floral aromatics and stone fruit sweetness characteristic of the region's diverse landrace varieties.