Ethiopia Guji Uraga | Artist Series 018 - Diandra Stithe

lemon, apricot, black tea

Region: Uraga, Guji, Ethiopia 

Altitude: 2000-2150 masl

Variety:  74110, 74112

Process: Washed

Notes from the Importer:

The Guji-Uraga washing station is operated by Kuri Mountain Coffee, under the leadership of producer Habtamu Fekadu Aga. Established in 2015, the station is located in Koba, Uraga/Solomo district, within Ethiopia’s Guji Zone. It sits at an altitude of 2000 to 2250 meters above sea level and is surrounded by highland topography adjacent to Dimtu Ambella and Yirgacheffe. The station serves around 450 small-scale farmers cultivating garden coffee across 500 hectares.

The coffee varieties cultivated at the Guji-Uraga station include a mix of 74110 and 74112, which are selections from the Jimma Agricultural Research Center. These varieties are known for their resistance to coffee berry disease and their ability to produce high-quality cup profiles with floral and citrus characteristics.

The washed (or wet) processing method used at Guji-Uraga to produce this coffee involves mechanical mucilage removal, followed by soaking and drying. Coffee is sun-dried under shade on raised African beds for 11–13 days. Wastewater is treated based on pH levels to ensure environmental sustainability. This method enhances clarity and brightness in the cup, highlighting the coffee’s terroir.

Featured art by Diandra Stithe. Installation on view beginning Sunday August 14th at our North Park Cafe. Read about the artist here.