Ture Waji - Ethiopia

Few names are as closely associated with the coffees of Guji as Ture Waji. Affectionately known as the "King of Guji," Ture has spent decades cultivating relationships with smallholder farmers and helping establish the region as one of Ethiopia's most celebrated coffee origins.

This lot comes from Bookkisa, where around 30 smallholder farmers contribute carefully harvested cherries. Like many Ethiopian producers, these farmers cultivate coffee on small family plots alongside food crops, often using traditional forest and semi-forest farming systems that promote biodiversity and allow coffee to thrive in its natural environment. Every cherry in this lot is organically grown and carefully selected to showcase the remarkable character of Guji.

Freshly harvested cherries are meticulously sorted before being depulped using a Penagos Eco-pulper. The parchment coffee is then fermented underwater for approximately 12 hours, thoroughly washed and transferred to raised drying beds.

Drying is carried out slowly and with exceptional care, allowing the coffee to reach a lower final moisture content than is common in commercial production.

The final result in the cup is of delicate florals, gentle fruit sweetness and refined aromatics are supported by a beautifully balanced acidity, creating a cup that is elegant, clean and effortlessly expressive.

Rather than relying on experimental processing, this coffee celebrates the natural beauty of Ethiopia's native Arabica varieties and the craftsmanship of the producers who allow their terroir to speak for itself.

• Region: Bookkisa
• Country: Ethiopia
• Elevation: 2,000 - 2,150 masl
• Variety: 74110, 74112
• Process: Dried in Clean Parchment