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Ethiopia Guji Uraga - 12oz

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Woah! This coffee totally blew us away! Bright, juicy, rich - this brew has it all! When we say “blueberries & pancakes”, we mean it. 

Light roast. Perfect as an Aeropress or pour-over. 

More about this coffee from the importer, Mercanta:

“Grown in the ancient Guji zone of the Oromia region – this area is known for its red fertile soils and high elevations. Mitiku Alemayhu, owner of the farm, has been producing coffee since his childhood. Now, he plans to pass on his skills to his children.


In order to maintain a livable income, Mitiku grows coffee in addition to raising cattle, and growing bananas, maize, and other fruits such as avocado.


Climate change has impacted the region – especially when rainfall fails to arrive at the correct moment during fruit development. Yet, there are mechanisms in place to introduce better varieties, provide technical support, and financial aid to connect producers to premium markets and seedlings. Social programs are in development to disperse loans to producers to assist with on-farm improvements whilst also providing access to clean water services. There are future plans to construct new hospitals and schools for the community.


The farm faces some challenges such as infrastructure and transportation – with difficult to navigate roads, making the movement of coffee difficult. Additionally, the community lacks a developed educational system and buildings. Surrounding communities also experience poor water quality and other facility issues that could be improved.


Mitiku regulates the farm’s soil health by applying humus to maintain the nutrient uptake by both the coffee and the shade trees. Humus is the decomposing organic matter found within the soil. In Ethiopia, many coffee farms are what is known as ‘passive organic,’ maintaining organic practices but unable to afford the high certification fees. Producers similar to Mitiku cannot afford expensive inputs such as pesticides and herbicides, so rely on natural fertilizers and pest predators.


After many years within the coffee industry, Mitiku has perfected the harvesting and processing of the cherries, allowing for distinctly sorted coffee, free from over and overripe coffee cherries. After the coffee is picked, sorters carefully remove any low quality or foreign matter prior to drying. The raised beds are prepared and filled with a thin layer of coffee to be dried in the sun. Mold growth is prevented by regularly moving the cherries. Drying can take roughly 15 days, depending on the weather. Once the coffee is dried, it is transported onto trucks and taxied to the dry mill located 439 km away.


Mercanta has worked with Mitiku since 2019.”

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