Ethiopia Guji Grade 1 Natural Single Farm Project

Belux Coffee features a farm-traceable natural from Guji’s Uraga district, sourced through the Single Farmer Project to highlight individual producers. This lot comes from Mr. Ocholo Bedecho, who cultivates eight hectares near Haro Wachu at 2,200 to 2,300 meters. In Guji’s forested highlands, red volcanic soils and cool nights help cherries ripen slowly, concentrating sugars that show especially well in natural processing. Ripe fruit is delivered the day it is picked, carefully sorted, rinsed clean of dust, and laid on raised beds to dry with frequent rotation for 8 to 25 days depending on weather.

Processing is central to how this cup drinks. Natural lots from Uraga often marry fruit depth with a lifted floral edge, and this one follows suit while staying clean. The roaster describes the taste as dried citrus zest, cooked coffee cherry, amaretto, and dried lavender, with a jammy, berry sweetness. It tastes like red fruit and sweet citrus with a gentle floral lift and a round, winey acidity. It might remind you of berry jam, orange peel, a hint of almond liqueur, and a soft lavender note as it cools. For brewing, expect clarity and layered sweetness with pour over, and a plush, fruit-forward profile in cold brew.