There’s been a lot going on here the past few months! Back in May we brought in a new lot of our Honduras Kingdom Growers, then in July we debuted 4 new El Salvador Microlots, and in August we showcased our 2024 lot of Sumatra Lintong “Triple Pick” Tiger. But we we’re not done yet!
This month we’re very pleased to announce 5 new Ethiopia coffees from Guji and Yirgacheffe. We have a great selection of washed and naturals from several to choose from. Sourcing exceptional coffees is always a challenge, but it is always so satisfying when we get to experience them in our cupping room, and then share them with our family of roasters. Likewise, we hope you will enjoy reading the details on our new offerings from Ethiopia, the incredible birthplace of coffee, and home to some of the most sought after origins and famed cups in the business. At the same time they have become more and more difficult to secure and transport back to the states. Whatever the circumstances, it is pretty much universally agreed that they’re certainly worth the effort!
The farmers in Guji and Yirgacheffe have historically produced some of the best of the best when it comes to Ethiopia. And whether you’re in the washed camp or a classic, natural process romantic – we have some outstanding new selections for you to explore.
Guji Natural Bishan Naga
Our Guji Natural Bishan Naga is produced by 850 small farmers in the town of Shakisso. It is comprised of mixed heirloom varieties, that are handpicked, fermented and sun dried on raised beds with simulated shade netting.
Guji Natural Bishan Naga Notes:Notes of sweet mango, peach, jasmine and blueberry jam.Creamy body and clean finish.
Guji Washed Bishan Naga
Guji Washed Bishan Naga Notes:Floral aroma. Notes of jasmine and red apple with intense sugarcane sweetness.Medium body and sharp acidity.
Guji Natural Mootitti Nigi
Guji Natural Mootitti Nigi Notes:Blueberry & cherry aroma. Notes of sweet blueberry pie.Sharp acidity and medium body.
Yirgacheffe Washed Konga Qawissa
Yirgacheffe Washed Konga Qawissa Notes:Floral notes of jasmine and orange spice with a medium body.
Workers at the Adorsi-Testi Wash Station monitor the fermentation process, as well as raised beds to ensure that the lot dries evenly and produces a great cup profile. Both wash station and farms are located at elevations above 5,900 feet. Ships in Grainpro bags.
Yirgacheffe Washed Idido Wogida
Yirgacheffe Washed Idido Wogida Notes:Lemony aroma. Sweet notes of orange and grapefruit.Balanced acidity and medium body.
Like the Konga Qawissa above, this lot is also processed by the Adorsi-Testi Wash Station with the same skilled care and attention to detail that has yielded an excellent, sweet and citrusy balanced cup. Both wash station and farms are located at elevations above 6,200 feet. Ships in Grainpro bags.
Happy Roasting,
Kat Vournas
C.O.O. & C.F.O.
What We Have To Offer
To view a full listing of our current coffees please visit our coffee offerings page. For additional info on coffee growing, processing and roasting, please visit our farm-to-cup page.
Visit Us In Thousand Oaks
There’s always an open invitation waiting for you to join us at our cupping table in Thousand Oaks.
Feel free to email us anytime or call to speak with our friendly staff M-F, 8AM – 4:30PM PST about our new 2024 Ethiopia Guji & Yirgacheffe offerings, what else we have coming in, and how we can help improve your roasting business. 800.761.JAVA
