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Ethiopia · Guji

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Ethiopia · Africa · Growing region

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Guji is a zone south of the Sidama region that rose rapidly from the 2010s as a high-quality origin in its own right (it previously shipped under the Sidamo name).

Altitude 1,800–2,300 mwashednatural

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§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude

1,800–2,300m

MASL

Process

washed

natural also / mostly washed

Body · Acidity

Light · Bright

Country rank

World No. 5

Ethiopia (production · Ethiopia)

§ 02Overview

Overview

Guji is a zone south of the Sidama region that rose rapidly from the 2010s as a high-quality origin in its own right (it previously shipped under the Sidamo name).

High elevations give it jasmine-like florals, stone-fruit sweetness and a clean finish.

green grass field under blue sky during daytimePhoto: melat 161 · Unsplash

§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location: Guji Zone, southern Ethiopia
Main varieties: Ethiopian heirloom (native population)
Altitude: 1,800–2,300 m
Processing: Washed / Natural
Cup character: Jasmine, stone fruit, bergamot, tropical

§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.The new star origin

Once sold under the Sidamo and Yirgacheffe names, Guji has been re-appraised in recent years for its transparency and florality, and now stands established as a brand of its own.

a couple of birds flying over a lush green hillsidePhoto: Jake Bergen · Unsplash

ii.Two faces by process

Washed lots are delicate and elegant like fine black tea; naturals push vivid, tropical-fruit sweetness to the front.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyLight · Light

AcidityBright · Bright

SweetnessLight

Guji cups show Light body with Bright acidity and a Jasmine, Stone fruit finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

JasmineStone fruitBergamotTropicalFloral

8-Axis Flavor Radar

§ 06Brew Guide

Brewing guide

Country-level guide

Paper drip

pourover

Temp

93°C

Ratio

1:15

Time

3 min

Grind

Medium-fine

Slightly cooler water draws out the floral aromatics. Pour slowly and the tea-like delicacy comes forward.

AeroPress

aeropress

Temp

85°C

Ratio

1:12

Time

2 min

Grind

Medium

Low-temperature, short extraction highlights the jasmine-like aroma. Works well inverted too.

§ 07Where to Buy

Find Guji coffee

Amazonapprox. ¥1,200+PR Rakutenapprox. ¥1,400+PR Yahoo! Shoppingapprox. ¥1,200+PR Blue Bottle Officialapprox. ¥1,800+PR PostCoffeeapprox. ¥1,800+TYPICAapprox. ¥2,500+

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§ 08Siblings