Gogoru (Ethiopia)

Apricot, Blackberry, Peach Candy & Floral

Origin Ethiopia
Region Guji
Producer Smallholder Farmers to the Negusse Debela Washing Station
Variety Landrace
Elevation 2,300 masl
Processing Washed

250 gram and 1 kilo sizes available

Gogoru is an excellent example of the quality and profile of coffee from Guji. It features complex stone fruit notes of apricot and ripe peach, a candy-like sweetness with hints of honey, deep berry juiciness and a delightful florality. It makes for a light and juicy single origin coffee, an uber refreshing iced coffee or bright and elegant espresso.

Nestled in the highlands of Uraga Woreda lies the Gogogu Washing Station, a cornerstone of the Wate Gogoru Village. Owned by Nigusse Debela of SNAP, this wet mill is where 425 dedicated smallholder farmers bring their carefully harvested red cherries, ensuring that only the finest quality coffee is produced. 

Guji, once grouped with the Yirgacheffe region and categorized under the broader Sidamo name, became its own distinct coffee-growing region in 2002. The region takes its name from the Oromo people, who have cultivated coffee on this land for generations. Guji’s rich heritage is intertwined with the story of Ethiopian coffee itself, and it is here that Gogogu, meaning ‘dry’ in the Oromiffaa language, thrives in the mountainous landscapes of Uraga. 

Uraga, known for its towering elevations, offers ideal growing conditions that, combined with the rich volcanic soil and the unwavering dedication of local farmers, create some of the most exceptional and complex coffees in Ethiopia. The coffee from this region, once lost in the broader classifications, now stands out for its unique characteristics and superior quality.