“Sweet Tooth” Espresso Haro Lebetu

At some of Ethiopia’s most extreme altitudes lies Guji’s Uraga region, a dense, mountainous forest that spans almost a thousand miles. Within this immense forest lies an array of distinct subregions, where we source some of the most extraordinary and sought-after coffees we see anywhere in the world. Uraga coffees are profoundly nuanced with a piquant florality and a bright, complex acidity like lime and bergamot backed by stone fruit sweetness like a ripe peach. When we taste Guji coffees, we look for that taste that we describe as almost scallion-like when fresh, which ripens into that unparalleled florality on arrival.

Last year, we began sourcing some amazing Ethiopian coffees from a very esteemed producer: Dagne Chomen of Welichu Wachu. Dagne is from Wollega, which is Oromo territory and lies closer to the Sudan border. Through his time with the Oromia Union, he worked extensively in Guji, which is also the Oromo territory. He has an intuitive and specific understanding of Uraga, which lies at the center of Guji; here he runs several washing stations. This lot hails from the Haro Lebetu washing station in the kebele of Yabitu Koba, where the coffee sourced is harvested from elevations as high as 2300 masl.

Dagne’s is a stickler for process and the coffees are perfect. This washed offering is a classic representation of the best of the flavors of Uraga. Equally tropical and floral this offering is both an easy drinker and layered with depth – look for flavors of blueberry, lime zest, and wildflower honey.

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