What Makes Guji Stand Out?
Guji grows at 1,800–2,300 metres — the highest altitude of the three primary Ethiopian export regions. The extreme altitude slows cherry development, concentrating sugars and producing intense flavour complexity. Guji was formally recognised as a distinct origin in approximately 2020, separate from broader Sidamo classification, and has since commanded significant buyer interest in specialty markets.
The 2025/26 Guji crop is scoring 87–89 SCA on current available microlots.
Guji Sub-Regions: Uraga, Hambela & Shakiso
| Sub-region | Altitude | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Uraga | 1,900–2,200m | Intense blueberry, jasmine florals, thick body |
| Hambela | 2,000–2,300m | Dark fruit, wine complexity, tropical finish |
| Shakiso | 1,800–2,100m | Clean naturals, chocolate, dried cherry sweetness |
When requesting lots, you can specify a sub-region or let us recommend based on current SCA scores from the 2025/26 harvest.
Cup Profile by Processing Method
Natural — primary offering
Cherries dried whole on raised beds for 18–25 days at altitude. Intense fruit character: blueberry jam, strawberry, dark chocolate, syrupy body, wine-like complexity. Popular for premium single-origin espresso and filter programs.
Washed — on request
Less common but produces a cleaner, more structured cup with stone fruit, jasmine, and a bright, persistent finish. Contact us for washed Guji lot availability from the current crop.
Guji Specifications
| SCA cupping score | 87–89 (2025/26 crop) |
|---|---|
| Defects per 300g | 0–3 (zero primary defects) |
| Altitude | 1,800–2,300m |
| Harvest window | November–January |
| Processing | Primarily Natural; Washed on request |
| Moisture | 10.5–11.5% |
| Bag type | 60kg GrainPro-lined jute |
| Variety | 100% Heirloom Arabica |
Minimum Order & Shipping
- Minimum order: 10 bags (600kg). Microlot quantities may be available at smaller minimums.
- Larger orders: 20–50 bags and 50–100 bags available on request.
- FCL: Contact us for current Full Container Load availability and pricing.
- Shipping terms: FOB Djibouti or CIF to your destination port.
- Transit: Europe 3–4 weeks · US East 4–5 · US West 5–6 · Asia 3–5 weeks.
- Booking note: 2025/26 Guji microlots are already being reserved — we recommend booking 8–12 weeks ahead.
Compare Ethiopian Origins
- Yirgacheffe green coffee beans — floral, bright acidity, washed specialty (1,700–2,200m).
- Sidamo green coffee beans — versatile washed and natural, blends and single-origin (1,550–2,200m).
- Processing methods guide — natural, washed and honey methods explained.
- Cupping notes and flavour profiles — how these regional profiles are scored on the SCA scale.