Ethiopia Guji - Carbonic Maceration

This carbonic maceration natural from Guji, Ethiopia is a high-touch, high-reward coffee produced by smallholder farmers working with our export partners, Tracon Coffee. The cup is lively and expressive yet remarkably composed — a reminder of just how elegant this processing method can be when it’s executed with care.

Expect a jam-packed experience: blueberry compote leads the way, followed by spiced peach cobbler sweetness, flashes of fruited sour ale, and a gentle orange-wine lift. It’s rich, layered, and indulgent without ever tipping into chaos — all the flavor intensity you want, perfectly in tune. Think simmering fruit on the stove, the kind that fills the kitchen with warmth on a cold winter morning.

Carbonic maceration may feel trendy now, but it’s one of the originals in the world of experimental processing, and this lot shows why it’s stood the test of time. There’s a playful edge here — concord grape, marmalade, yogurt tang, hints of blood orange — but everything lands with precision and restraint. Adventurous, yes, but thoughtfully crafted.

This is a coffee that jams in every sense of the word — bold, expressive, and ready to brighten the darker days of the season.

Audience:
For the adventurous coffee drinker chasing expressive, fruit-forward cups with layered sweetness and a little edge. This coffee shines for those who enjoy exploring modern processing styles and aren’t afraid of something a bit jam-packed. Best enjoyed on pour over or AeroPress, where its complexity and vibrancy really come to life.

Flavor Notes:
Blueberry Compote, Spiced Peach Cobbler, Concord Grape, Toasted Orange

Grower: 
809 smallholder farmers organized around Tracon Coffee

Process: 
Carbonic Maceration (Natural)

Region: 
Deri Kidame, Hambela, Guji Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Cultivar: 
Kurume, Dega, Wolisho

Elevation: 
2125 masl