ETHIOPIA SAWANA WASHING STATION NATURAL

The Sawana Washing Station, at 1800 to 2200 MASL, is a prominent hub for processing Shakiso green coffee, whether it’s natural or washed process. The coffee cherries for this lot were sourced from smallholders in the community.

The majority of coffee from Ethiopia is natural processed, which requires fewer resources and minimal infrastructure. Only the ripest coffee cherries are harvested and dried whole, usually on patios or raised beds in the sun. At Sawana, cherries are dried on 200 raised beds in layers that are four to seven centimeters thick and turned every 30 minutes for three to four weeks. After achieving optimal moisture levels, the cherries are hulled to separate the fruit from the beans.

This coffee has complex fruity notes wrapped up in an almost smoky sweetness. It's a unique flavor profile for a Guji natural and we keep coming back to this coffee again and again.