Julith - Guji Shakiso Hoqata Resrve (Ethiopia)

ETHIOPIA GUJI SHAKISO HOQATA RESERVE NATURAL

🇪🇹 Origin: Ethiopia – Guji, Shakiso, Oromia
⛰️ Altitude: 1,900–2,200 MASL
🌱 Farm: Hoqata
👨🌾 Producer: Nardos Coffee
🌿 Variety: Heirloom
☀️ Process: Natural
✨ Taste Notes: Black Tea, Brown Sugar, Nectarine, Prune

About This Specialty Coffee

Cultivated in the celebrated Shakiso region of Guji, Ethiopia, Hoqata Reserve Natural is grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soil at elevations of 1,900–2,200 MASL, where cool mountain air and high altitude encourage slow cherry maturation and exceptional flavor clarity. This renowned terroir produces coffees admired for their vibrancy, elegance, and layered complexity.

Produced by Nardos Coffee at Hoqata Farm, this lot features traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties — indigenous cultivars naturally shaped through generations of biodiversity. Known for their expressive aromatics and refined fruit character, these heirloom coffees showcase the unmistakable beauty of Ethiopian coffee.

Carefully processed using the natural method, the coffee cherries are slowly sun-dried with the fruit intact, allowing sweetness and complexity to fully develop within the bean. This process enhances body, fruit richness, and aromatic depth while preserving the coffee’s lively structure.

In the cup, expect an elegant balance of brown sugar sweetness, juicy nectarine brightness, and deep prune-like richness, beautifully complemented by the refined structure of black tea. Delicate layers of ripe fruit and soft florals unfold as the coffee cools, while a silky, syrupy mouthfeel creates depth and texture.

The finish is clean, smooth, and gently lingering, leaving behind a refined sweetness with soft tea-like elegance.