ETHIOPIA | Guji Shakiso
■ FLAVOR COMMENT
It features subtle hints of spice like ginger and herbal floral notes reminiscent of chamomile. Citrus flavors like grapefruit and lemon are supported by sweetness from red apple and honey, and the fresh, soft fruitiness of apricot and pear.
■ FLAVOR NOTE
Grapefruits, Pear, Camomile, Ginger 
■ INFORMATION
Located in the Shakiso district of Guji, Ethiopia, in the village of Udo Hadama (Kebele), Shakiso Station receives coffee cherries from over 500 small-scale farmers. Situated at an altitude of 1,950 to 2,100 meters, it is an important hub for specialty coffee production in the Guji zone.
The cherries grown by farmers and brought to the station include heirloom varieties such as Badessa, Wolich, and Kudume, as well as improved varieties such as 74158, 74112, and 74110.
The station employs 14 full-time staff and approximately 250 seasonal workers hired during harvest season, ensuring equal opportunities and ethical working conditions. It also holds international certifications such as organic and RFA, and is committed to sustainable production and fair trade.
The cherries, hand-selected, are fermented in tanks for 36 to 48 hours after any defective or overripe beans are removed. Afterward, they are carefully washed to bring out a clean and distinct flavor.
Country of origin: Ethiopia
Production area: Oromia, East Guji,
Refinery / Shakiso station
Producers / Smallholders
Elevation: 1,950 ~ 2,100m
Variety/Heirloom
Purification method / Washed
Standard/ G1
Crop / 2024/25
Roast level: Light roast