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Ethiopia, Buku

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$25 $94 In stock

Category: Coffee

Producer Buku Abel
Farm/Mill
Buku Abel
Cultivar Ethiopia Landrace
Process Natural
Location Guji, Oromia, Ethiopia
Altitude
1900 - 2100 masl 
Harvest December

 

Expect notes of Peach, Strawberry, Passion Fruit

Carbon negative coffee



The Guji region in southern Ethiopia is home to the village of Buku, where this coffee is produced and processed. Historically inhabited by the Oromo people, Guji boasts lush, untouched landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The Oromo have thrived here for centuries, transitioning from pastoralism to predominantly farming. Thanks to fertile land with dense forests, there is minimal need for fertilisation and inputs, which is why organic practices are default here. This region stands as a testament to sustainable agriculture and cultural preservation.

This lot is potentially our favourite coffee of 2024 so far: big, juicy and delicious, it boasts tons of tropical fruit, berries and stone fruit flavours. The perfect coffee to kickstart summer.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 17 reviews)

Abigail Y. ★★★★★

The altitude here really shows—it’s got that clean, high-grown character you don’t find in lower lots. I’ve brewed it as a pour-over and the natural sweetness comes through smooth, no harsh edges. This is the kind of bag I’m already planning to reorder.

Madison L. ★★★★★

Buku’s natural process gives it a wild, almost wine-like sweetness that I wasn't expecting from the bag's plain label, and it brews up surprisingly clean at 1900–2100 masl. I’ve had it as both pour-over and espresso, and it’s easily my favorite Guji lot this season.

Timothy ★★★★★

The altitude here really shows in the cup—clean, vibrant, and noticeably more complex at 1,900–2,100 meters than my usual daily bag. I’ve been pulling shots with it and the natural process gives this lovely fruited sweetness that lingers without being heavy.