Regular price ¥1,450
Unit price per
Flavor Notes
Lemonade, Bergamot, Green apple, Earl grey, Honey, Muscat, Smooth, Tea-like
Beans
WS : Worka Sakaro WS
Producer: 25 smallholder farmers
Area: Wuri, Gedeb Worka Sakaro, Gedeo zone, Yirgacheffe
Altitude: 1,900- 2,100m
Varietal: Heirloom
Processing: Washed
Roast Level
Light roast
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＜WURI＞
This coffee comes from Wuri Village in Worka Sakaro, Gedeb District, located in the southeastern part of the Gedeo Zone, east of Yirgacheffe, one of Ethiopia's most renowned coffee-producing regions.
The Gedeo Zone is divided into six districts, one of which is Gedeb. Located approximately 434 km from the capital, Addis Ababa, this area was once quite remote, taking nearly eight hours to reach by car. However, road improvements in 2016 significantly reduced travel time to around three hours.
Gedeb is blessed with an environment particularly well suited to coffee cultivation, with coffee trees covering approximately one-quarter of the land.
The district consists of 16 administrative areas, including Worka Sakaro. Its well-drained slopes and lush vegetation provide excellent conditions for natural coffee cultivation.
False banana trees, also known as enset, are commonly found growing around the coffee trees. Their fallen leaves naturally decompose into compost, enriching the soil with nitrogen and helping create a soft, fertile growing environment.
The name "Worka" means "gold" in the local Gedeo language. According to local history, when a representative of Haile Selassie, Ethiopia's last emperor, visited the area, he was deeply impressed by the hospitality of the local people and began referring to it as the "Land of Gold."
Since the 2019 harvest, the Worka Sakaro washing station has been owned by Ranger, a subsidiary of BNT, with the goal of producing even more exceptional Yirgacheffe coffees.
The station employs skilled workers, provides fair compensation, and carefully manages every stage of processing and drying to maintain high quality.
We introduced Wuri Washed last year, and we're delighted to bring it back again.
Just like last year's lot, this coffee beautifully expresses the elegant character that makes Wuri so special.
This year's green coffee had a slightly lower moisture content of around 9%. To avoid applying too much heat at the beginning, we started the roast with a gentler heat setting.
We then gradually increased the heat while carefully monitoring the beans. After the first crack, we allowed approximately one minute of development before ending the roast.
Rather than roasting too deeply, we focused on preserving Wuri's delicate, light character and beautiful floral aromas.
In the cup, you'll find refreshing citrus and green apple notes, accompanied by a gentle, honey-like sweetness.
Delicate floral and black tea aromas add another layer of complexity, creating an elegant and aromatic finish that lingers pleasantly after each sip.
As the coffee cools, subtle notes of Muscat grape and stone fruits begin to emerge, revealing a different side of its character.
We encourage you to take your time enjoying this coffee, from its light and refreshing flavors when hot to the developing sweetness and fruitiness as it cools.
This is a beautifully light and floral Ethiopian washed coffee that leaves you feeling refreshed after every cup.
It's a wonderful choice for your morning coffee, or whenever you need a little break to refresh your mind during a busy day.
We hope you enjoy the elegant and refreshing character of Wuri Washed!