Cartel Roasters - Ethiopia Shakiso Guji Natural Process - Filter roast

Guji is a region in Southern Ethiopia – the beans are grown in a forest jungle environment at an altitude of 1,500-2,350 meters above sea level, giving the beans plenty of time to mature slowly and develop plenty of taste. The region of Guji is named after a tribe of the Oromo people who have roamed the mountains for thousands of years. Farming methods in Guji remain largely traditional. Guji farmers typically intercrop their coffee plants with other food crops. This method is common among smallholders because it maximizes land use and provides food for their families. In addition to remaining traditionally intercropped, most farm work is done manually and very few tasks are mechanized, even during processing. Farmers selectively handpick ripe cherry and lay it to dry on raised beds. Cherry is raked frequently to ensure even drying. It takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks for cherry to dry