Ethiopia Guji – Kurume Natural

In the highlands of Guji, southern Ethiopia, coffee has been deeply connected to local life and traditions for generations. In Harruu Bunnaqaa, Gemechu Shonora continues this heritage alongside his family and neighbouring smallholder farmers.

At elevations between 1,900 and 2,200 metres, the Kurume variety and traditional local landraces are cultivated, producing coffee that reflects the distinctive character of this remarkable growing region.

In the cup, discover notes of plum, blackberry and lemongrass, complemented by delicate herbal nuances and a beautifully silky texture. An elegant coffee where ripe fruit flavours meet a refreshing aromatic character, offering subtle details worth exploring.

Origin and Processing

This coffee comes from Gemechu Shonora's family farms and neighbouring smallholder producers around Harruu Bunnaqaa, a community with a long-standing connection to coffee cultivation.

After harvesting, ripe coffee cherries are carefully selected and spread whole across raised African drying beds, where they slowly dry under shade for up to 22 days.

This traditional natural process contributes to the development of the coffee's expressive fruit notes while preserving the delicate and elegant character of its origin.

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes: Plum · Blackberry · Lemongrass

Cup profile: Fruity, herbal and elegant, with a silky texture and refreshing aromatic nuances.

Recommended brewing methods: V60, Chemex, AeroPress and other filter brewing methods.

Coffee Details

Country: Ethiopia
Region: Guji, Oromia
Location: Harruu Bunnaqaa
Producer: Gemechu Shonora and local smallholder farmers
Varieties: Kurume and traditional local landraces (Arabica)
Process: Natural
Grade: Grade 1
Altitude: 1,900–2,200 m
SCA Score: 87.5 points

Discover the Elegant Side of Guji

A coffee that brings together ripe fruit flavours, delicate herbal aromatics and a smooth, silky texture. A distinctive expression of Ethiopian specialty coffee, showing how careful traditional processing can create a cup full of character and subtle complexity.