Ethiopia

When we first cupped this coffee, we were impressed by how clean tasting it was, considering that it was a natural processed coffee.

For those of you who might have tasted coffees that are processed using this method, you would have noticed that they tend to have a distinct flavour that can range from “very fruity” to extremely funky type of taste, that is attributed to its processing method.

Gargari Gutity Station is located in the Gargari Kebele in the southern part of Ethiopia, 22 km from the city of Gedeb.

It is dedicated to producing both washed and natural coffees, where more than 3,200 farmers contribute on a weekly basis.

Over a number of years, the Yirgacheffe region has developed a distinguished reputation for fine coffees, producing some of the most sought-after microlots in world.

The combination of high altitude, fertile soil, consistent and plentiful rains, and an abundance of local knowledge are all contributing factors to the high status of Yirgacheffe coffees.