Ethiopia Wate Gogugu

Tasting Notes: Mango - Tangerine - Wildflower Honey - Apple Blossom

The farms of Wate Gogugu are some of the newest coffee farms in all of Ethiopia, where coffee’s long history is well known.  Although many of the coffee trees growing in Wate Gogugu are only around 5-10 years old, Kadir Jabril and his brothers have quickly become recognized as producing some of the most sought after coffees in Ethiopia and putting the district of Uraga on the map. 

Uraga, though known for its extremely high elevation, hadn’t previously been known to produce high quality coffees. Having previous backgrounds along with family history in coffee, Kadir and his two brothers, Abdi and Feku saw an untapped opportunity and truly recognized the quality potential that was there. Though, because of the high altitude, the coffees had to be given an extra amount of special care to show that potential. In just a short time apart, Kadir and his brothers each founded a washing station in the region, focusing on methodical processing and high quality standards. 

Kadir’s washing station processes coffees from his own farm and sources almost exclusively from the community around them with little to no coffees coming from other keebles or communities. It is remarkable for a family to have just one site producing extraordinary coffees, yet these 3 brothers show what’s possible by bringing a level of focus that is rarely seen in the Ethiopian coffee industry.

The work and dedication of the Jabril brothers, Kadir in particular, cannot go unrecognized. This is our first year offering Wate Gogugu, and we were drawn to its elegant flavor profile with intense honey and floral notes. The extreme altitudes mixed with young trees and nutrient dense soil produce an exceptional cup of coffee with tropical flavors and a lively citrus profile. 

Orders placed by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday will roast and ship the next day. Thank you!

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