Experience a fruit-driven Ethiopian natural that offers both depth and approachability. Mehbuba’s Guji Uraga G1 Natural brings vibrant berries, citrus lift, chocolate sweetness, and smooth structure yet remains forgiving for home roasters. For an easy starting point, end the roast 15–30 seconds after the start of first crack, then rest the coffee 3–10 days to let its full clarity and sweetness emerge.
This lot comes from Mehbuba Seid, a respected woman producer and community leader in the Guji Zone’s Uraga district. Her family-run farms and producer-owned drying station sit at approximately 2300 meters (about 7546 feet), where cool highland temperatures and rich volcanic soils create the perfect environment for dense, slow-matured cherries. Women play essential roles across harvesting, sorting, and processing, and Mehbuba’s operation provides stable employment and skill development for local families reinforcing a sustainable model of community uplift.
Unlike broader regional blends, this offering is constructed from individually cupped nano-lots, each selected at harvest for sweetness, cleanliness, and exceptional character. These nano-lots are then combined to form a traceable micro-lot with refined structure and standout clarity.
Coffees from Mehbuba’s farms are known for their exceptional performance on the global stage. Natural lots like this one have earned scores around 87 points in professional cupping, while her washed coffees have reached 97 points and ranked among the top coffees in the world a testament to the uncompromising quality and precision behind this micro-lot.
Cupping Notes
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Flavor: Black currant, blueberry, and ripe dark berries supported by chocolate and malt sweetness. Bright citrus impressions — lemon zest, lemongrass — give lift and definition.
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Body: Smooth, creamy medium body carrying berry and chocolate notes through the finish.
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Aroma: Peach, apricot, berry compote, cocoa, and gentle florals.
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Origin: Haro Adam, Uraga District, Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
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Altitude: 2300 meters (about 7546 feet)
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Varietal: Ethiopian heirlooms, including local landraces and JARC selections
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Process: Natural; sun-dried whole cherries on raised beds at Mehbuba’s drying station
Key Points About Mehbuba’s Guji Uraga G1 Natural
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Women-grown and women-led, supporting community resilience and economic empowerment.
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Built from hand-selected nano-lots, blended into a curated micro-lot for clarity and sweetness.
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Grown at 2300 meters (7546 feet) — producing extremely dense, high-structure beans.
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Natural lots from this farm have scored around 87 points; washed coffees from the same producer have earned 97 points and global top rankings.
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Roast guidance: End roast 15–30 seconds after first crack; rest 3–10 days for optimal flavor.
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Fully traceable and producer-managed — not a blended regional lot.
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Classic Guji character: layered berries, chocolate, citrus lift, and clean, tea-like complexity.
