ETHIOPIA GARGARI GUTITY NATURAL

The Gargari Station is located in the Gargari kebele (village) in the southern part of Ethiopia. It is managed by Birhanu Geda and is located 22 km from the city of Gedeb, consisting of 2.5 hectares and sitting at an elevation of 1983 MASL. It is dedicated to producing both washed and natural coffees, where more than 3,200 farmers contribute on a weekly basis, mostly with the 74110 varietal.

The driving force behind these Gargari Coffee lots is their producer: Primrose Coffee, whom beyond their dedication to crafting outstanding coffees, are deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities involved.

Led by Mr. Abreham Mengiste & Mrs. Meseret Workneh, they have focused on various social responsibility programs, such as schools and bridge construction projects, and providing essential school supplies to students. Primrose Coffee understands the importance of fostering sustainable growth and empowering the farmers who contribute to their success.

The natural lot is handpicked at peak ripeness and then immediately spread across African drying beds to dry for approximately 19 to 25 days. Throughout this time, the cherries are regularly moved and rotated to ensure a uniform drying process. 

This Natural lot is a unique because it comes from a group of farmers who grow a variety locally known as “Kurume”, a super tiny bean comparable to the size of beans from the mocca variety!

This is our second year working with this natural lot from the Gargari Station. One of our favorite things about this coffee is its sweetness and how the fruit notes and the acidity are so well balanced. On espresso, drip, or however you make it, this coffee delivers so many of the things we love about natural Ethiopias.