Ethiopia - Gugi Shakiso
$23.00
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Product Details
Origin: Ethiopia
Region:
Gugi
District:
Shakiso
Process:
Washed
Producer/Farm:
Various Small Holder Producers
Varietals:
Ethiopian Landraces
Elevation:
1,850 - 2,100 MASL
Roast Level:
Light
Tasting Profile:
Wildflower Honey, Blackberry, Apricot
Additional Information:
This Ethiopian coffee comes from a very remote woreda within the region of Gugi. The terrain is rugged and mountainous, made up of challenging dirt roads where producers must transport their crops via motorcycle, horse or donkey to the nearest collection centers.
Producers in Shakiso intercrop their coffee plants with native species like false banana trees which are used to help provide shade and richen the soil. Since all coffee is delivered in cherry form, there is no pulp waste to compost on the farms. Instead, collection centers prepare and store organic compost and distribute it among producers. The coffee is then fermented in cement tanks for 36 to 48 hours and then dried under plastic parabolic covers for five to seven days, depending on the weather.
Most producers in the area belong to the Gedeo culture and speak the Gedeo language. Cultural traditions remain strong, and animals such as birds, dogs, and cats are treated with great respect. With many farms being so remote, access to clean water, electricity, and education remains a major challenge.
Children from the most distant farms often begin working at a young age. Opportunities beyond the region are limited, and moving to other cities is difficult due to significant educational gaps. Many young people choose to stay on their parents' farms or acquire neighboring land to continue working in coffee for the rest of their lives.
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