Ture Waji Badeyi | Ethiopia

Producer: Ture Waji, Sookoo Coffee Tasting notes: Lemon Meringue, Raspberry, Caramel Process: Natural Roast: Light Sourcing: Moii Coffee Ture Waji’s nickname is “The King of Guji.” That’s because Ture is one of the producers who put Guji coffee on the map. He’s been producing for about nine years, with a focus on quality from the very beginning. This lot comes from the Uraga district in Guji, an area known for its high altitudes and relatively young coffee trees. Only in recent years have farmers been able to cultivate coffee at such elevations. Ture buys cherries from about 110 smallholder farmers in this small village, and processes them at his station, Dida Hora, which he’s been operating for the past two years. Our import partner, Firaol Ahmed at MOII coffee, loved this coffee for its sweetness and smooth, tea-like body, and we agree! In the cup, we taste lemon meringue, raspberry, and caramel.