Guji Berries

Tastes Like: Cooked Blueberry, Jasmine Tea, Green Apple
Origin: Hambela Wamena, Guji, Ethiopia
Variety: Heirloom
Producer: Bishan Wate Washing Station
Elevation: 1,900–2,350 masl
Process: Washed

Flavor Profile: Cooked Blueberry, Jasmine Tea & Green Apple
This exceptional Grade 1 Guji is defined by rich cooked blueberry depth layered with intense, perfumey jasmine tea aromatics and crisp green apple brightness. Processed through a traditional washed special preparation — where cherries are hand-selected from a limited group of smallholders and extra-sorted to ensure over 90% peak ripeness — it offers sparkling acidity, a delicate fruit-like sweetness, and a bright, elegant finish.

Coffee Origin: Hambela Wamena, Guji, Ethiopia
A pristine Washed Grade 1 special prep from the Bishan Wate Washing Station, defined by its clarity, layered fruit complexity, and intense floral perfume.

The Producer: Bishan Wate Washing Station
Named for the Wate river running alongside it, Bishan Wate is one of the washing stations owned and managed by Testi Coffee, a family business founded by Faysel A. Yonis. Around 50 smallholder farmers deliver cherry to the station from surrounding land reaching elevations up to 2,350 masl. With this special preparation, cherries are collected from a limited number of smallholders and receive extra sorting at the mill, resulting in a small, exceptionally clean and complex lot.

Why Choose This Ethiopian Coffee?
A vibrant, fruit-forward cup that balances rich cooked blueberry with jasmine tea perfume and a crisp green apple lift — ideal for those who enjoy bold, sparkling, and aromatically complex specialty coffees.

Brewing Recommendations
To best capture the cooked blueberry sweetness and sparkling acidity, we recommend brewing via Pour-over or Chemex. It also shines as a clean, expressive filter brew