Try this washed coffee from Ethiopia from Fjord Coffee Roasters, which offers natural purity and fruity juiciness. The cup blends fresh raspberries with the delicate sweetness of cherries and light notes of lemongrass. It is a coffee that delights with its natural character and simple elegance in every sip.
This coffee comes from approximately 500 small farmers in the Guji region of Ethiopia, who bring their hand-picked cherries to the Guji Hadeso processing station. Guji is a separate growing region located 300 to 400 km south of Addis Ababa in the Oromia region. In the past, coffees from this area were classified as Yirgacheffe and Sidamo, but today they are prized for their unique local varieties and microclimate, which give rise to distinctive flavor profiles. Cultivation here remains largely traditional and organic, with coffee trees growing alongside food crops and minimal use of fertilizers or pesticides. Most of the work, including harvesting, is done by hand. This lot is rated Grade 1, the highest quality grade in Ethiopia, with no defects or flavor deficiencies. The washed processing method enhances the clarity and brightness in the cup, while the light roast is optimized for filter coffee preparation. The result is a coffee with a complex and lively flavor profile, delicate floral and fruity notes, clean balanced acidity, and natural sweetness.
In the washed method, the cherries first pass through a pulper, which removes the skin and pulp. The remaining green beans with pulp residue are then fermented for several hours to make it easier to separate the remaining pulp. After fermentation, the beans are washed with water to remove any remaining sugar. The coffee is then dried in the sun on concrete slabs or raised beds. In some cases, mechanical dryers are used if outdoor conditions are not suitable. The resulting coffee processed by this method has a cleaner taste, higher acidity, and distinct fruity notes.
- Altitude: 1,850–2,100 m above sea level.