Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Guji
Estate: Various Smallholder Guji Estates
Altitude: 1700-2200 masl
Varieties: JARC varieties , Local Landraces
Grade: GR2
Harvest: Nov-Jan
Harvest: 2023
Processing: Natural
Cupping Score: 86
Cupping Notes: Peach yoghurt, caramel, chocolate
Small Batch Roasting: Roast For You Service – Terms & Conditions
Introduction
Small Batch Roasting now offers a service that offers personalised coffee roasting for customers who want to enjoy freshly roasted coffee tailored to their preferences.
Roast For You Service
When you choose to have your coffee roasted for you, we will roast the exact amount ordered and roast this for you to the selected roast profile you have chosen. Our small batch roasting process ensures that your coffee is roasted with care and precision, resulting in a high-quality, freshly roasted product.
Minimum Green Weight Requirement
Please be advised that the minimum green weight for roasting any one single origin is 6kg. Any orders placed with less than 6kg of each origin will be placed on hold and may cause delays in being dispatched. We will contact you to discuss how you wish to proceed in this case.
Weight Loss During Roasting
Please be mindful of the weight loss through moisture loss during roasting, which is typically between 12-20% depending on the level of roast. The darker the roast, the higher the moisture loss. This weight loss should be taken into account when ordering your coffee to ensure you receive the desired amount of roasted coffee.
Order Processing Time
Orders for roasted coffees will naturally take a little longer to process. Please allow a minimum of 3 days for your order to arrive from the point of order. If we are able to drop your order in the roasting schedule sooner, we will always endeavor to do so.
Mixed Orders
Mixed orders which include green and roasted coffees will be dispatched together when the roasted coffees are ready. We are unable to split these orders, so please consider the slightly longer delivery times when ordering mixed coffees.
Packaging
Your coffee will be bulk packed into a 6kg bulk bag with an identifying label on only. This packaging ensures that your coffee remains fresh and protected during transit.
Roast Profile and Liability
We will roast to your desired roast profile, but are unable to take any liability for any taste discrepancies that may arise from this. We are unable to take back any coffees once they have been roasted to your desired roast profile.
Yield Estimate
Typically, a medium roast coffee at 6kg green will yield 5.1kg of freshly roasted coffee. This estimate should be taken into account when ordering your coffee to ensure you receive the desired amount of roasted coffee.
About This Coffee
Awash River is a carefully selected coffee from smallholder farmers in Ethiopia’s renowned Guji region.
Named in honor of the Awash River, a lifeline flowing through nearly 750 miles of Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley, this river has sustained human life for millennia. The Middle Awash is often referred to as the “cradle of humankind,” home to some of the world’s most significant archaeological discoveries, including the famous hominid fossil “Lucy.”
In a beautiful parallel, Ethiopia is also the birthplace of Arabica coffee. The coffee trees that now flourish worldwide trace their roots back to the wild forests of southern Ethiopia. While farmers have cultivated these heirloom varieties for generations, wild coffee trees still thrive throughout the region, contributing to the rich diversity of flavors and aromas found in Ethiopian coffee today.
The Guji Region
Bordering Sidama and Gedeo, Guji is part of Ethiopia’s traditional specialty coffee heartland. Revered for producing some of the world’s most sought-after coffees, the region’s high altitude, fertile soils, and abundant sunshine create the perfect environment for growing exceptional Arabica coffee.
Heirloom varietals, many of which still grow wild, contribute to Guji’s signature cup profile—vibrant tropical and stone fruit notes, delicate florals, and a beautifully complex character.
