Ethiopia Gogogu Natural Filter - Single Origin. This lot is made up of around 425 smallholder “garden” farmers, who deliver their ripe red coffee cherries to the Gogugu Washing Station operated by SNAP Specialty Coffees. The processing starts with selective handpicking in the morning, followed by pulping in the afternoon. The coffee undergoes natural sun dried processing, allow for traditional fermentation to occur across 8 to 25 days. The drying process is carefully managed with multiple daily turnings and sometimes shaded to protect the beans from direct sunlight, ensuring even moisture reduction and preventing defect formation. Once fully dried, the cherries are milled to remove the outer fruit and parchment layer, then undergo a final hand-sorting before being prepared for export. SNAP’s founder, Negusse Debela, applies rigorous quality controls and sustainable practices learned from extensive regional tours to maintain the highest standards. This meticulous and extended fermentation and drying protocols highlight the terroir’s unique potential while supporting traceability and farmer livelihoods in this high-altitude coffee zone. PROCESS: NATURAL REGION: URAGA, GUJI, OROMIA ELEVATION: 2156M VARIETAL: HEIRLOOM VARIETIES CUP: BLUEBERRY, DRIED APRICOT, NUTTY ROAST: FILTER
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