Ethiopia Yabitu Koba

In the past decade, Guji has risen to prominence among coffee professionals as a distinct growing region within Ethiopia—and yet until only recently coffees from this region were almost always bulked with those from the neighboring Sidamo region. Now, thanks to structural changes and increased traceability, Guji’s special coffees have become more prominent, available, and recognized for the unique attributes that place them among the most refreshing, juicy, and vibrant from all of Ethiopia.

The farmers of the remote kebele (town) of Koba belong to the Oromo people, whose ancient roots in coffee production are evidenced by their organic farming practices and the coffee trees nestled in the area’s semi-forested landscapes. The producers here are recognized internationally for their great dedication, ancestral coffee wisdom, and high quality harvests.