Ethiopia Guji from the Vienna roastery Koun Coffee is a fascinating coffee that will captivate you with its complexity and innovative approach to fermentation. Thanks to the carbonic maceration process, it combines intense fruity and floral notes with a delicate sweetness and buttery texture. The cup reveals notes of Amarena cherries, dark berries, and subtle vanilla floral nuances. The result is a cup with a lively, fresh acidity and a long-lasting finish that adds depth and elegance to the drink. This coffee is ideal for filter brewing, but it can also be used for modern espresso or the popular SOUP, where its layered flavors come through beautifully.
The coffee comes from the Guji region of Ethiopia, where small farmers form a local community growing heirloom coffee varieties. The plantations are located at an altitude of 1,500–1,850 meters above sea level, which contributes to the slow ripening of the cherries and the concentration of flavors. This lot is a real rarity from Guji and offers a unique insight into how innovative processing can influence the character of coffee.
During carbonic maceration, whole coffee cherries are placed in a fermentation chamber with CO₂, which allows the fruity and floral aromas to develop much more intensely than with traditional processing methods. After fermentation, the beans are dried and carefully sorted to ensure they reach the cup in the best possible quality. All this gives the coffee extra depth and complexity, while maintaining the elegance and purity of the cup. The result is a select coffee with a harmonious body, honey sweetness, and distinctive freshness that will delight any lover of exceptional taste experiences and reveal the innovative potential of Ethiopian cherries.