Guji Sakicha - Ethiopia, Washed
This washed Ethiopian coffee comes to us from the washing station in Sakicha Village located in Guji Zone. You’ll find that it showcases much of our favorite attributes of washed Ethiopian coffees, namely an expressive acidity and bright floral notes. when this coffee peaks around 10-14 days off roast, you’ll find an overwhelming peach candy and nectarine note to the cup as well.
Producer Info
This coffee is produced by small farmers belonging to the Gedeo group (whose language is Gedeofa) and Oromo group (whose language is Oromifa). Farm sizes in this area are typically small, ranging from 0.5 hectares to 2 hectares, with multi-generational families producing one to three 60-kilo bags of coffee. Ethiopian farmers pick their own crops with the assistance of family members. Washing stations often pay premiums to producers for selling only ripe cherries. The cherries are then processed by the washing station.
Lot Info
This coffee is floated and sorted, and then fermented at the washing station. Drying is done on raised beds.
We Taste: Nectarine, Pink Grapefruit, Earl Grey, Juicy
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Guji
Process: Washed
Lot name: Sakicha
Producer: Smallholders
Variety: Badessa, Wolichu, Kudhume, 74110, 74158, 74112
Elevation: 1850-2150
Harvest Date: Summer 2024
Farmgate Price: N/A
FOB Price: 4.15
Our Price: $5.50
Quantity Purchased: 5 x 60kgs
This washed Ethiopian coffee comes to us from the washing station in Sakicha Village located in Guji Zone. You’ll find that it showcases much of our favorite attributes of washed Ethiopian coffees, namely an expressive acidity and bright floral notes. when this coffee peaks around 10-14 days off roast, you’ll find an overwhelming peach candy and nectarine note to the cup as well.
Producer Info
This coffee is produced by small farmers belonging to the Gedeo group (whose language is Gedeofa) and Oromo group (whose language is Oromifa). Farm sizes in this area are typically small, ranging from 0.5 hectares to 2 hectares, with multi-generational families producing one to three 60-kilo bags of coffee. Ethiopian farmers pick their own crops with the assistance of family members. Washing stations often pay premiums to producers for selling only ripe cherries. The cherries are then processed by the washing station.
Lot Info
This coffee is floated and sorted, and then fermented at the washing station. Drying is done on raised beds.
We Taste: Nectarine, Pink Grapefruit, Earl Grey, Juicy
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Guji
Process: Washed
Lot name: Sakicha
Producer: Smallholders
Variety: Badessa, Wolichu, Kudhume, 74110, 74158, 74112
Elevation: 1850-2150
Harvest Date: Summer 2024
Farmgate Price: N/A
FOB Price: 4.15
Our Price: $5.50
Quantity Purchased: 5 x 60kgs
This washed Ethiopian coffee comes to us from the washing station in Sakicha Village located in Guji Zone. You’ll find that it showcases much of our favorite attributes of washed Ethiopian coffees, namely an expressive acidity and bright floral notes. when this coffee peaks around 10-14 days off roast, you’ll find an overwhelming peach candy and nectarine note to the cup as well.
Producer Info
This coffee is produced by small farmers belonging to the Gedeo group (whose language is Gedeofa) and Oromo group (whose language is Oromifa). Farm sizes in this area are typically small, ranging from 0.5 hectares to 2 hectares, with multi-generational families producing one to three 60-kilo bags of coffee. Ethiopian farmers pick their own crops with the assistance of family members. Washing stations often pay premiums to producers for selling only ripe cherries. The cherries are then processed by the washing station.
Lot Info
This coffee is floated and sorted, and then fermented at the washing station. Drying is done on raised beds.
We Taste: Nectarine, Pink Grapefruit, Earl Grey, Juicy
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Guji
Process: Washed
Lot name: Sakicha
Producer: Smallholders
Variety: Badessa, Wolichu, Kudhume, 74110, 74158, 74112
Elevation: 1850-2150
Harvest Date: Summer 2024
Farmgate Price: N/A
FOB Price: 4.15
Our Price: $5.50
Quantity Purchased: 5 x 60kgs