Ethiopia Wuri G1 Washed
Ethiopia | Gedeb, Gedeo
A classic washed Ethiopian coffee showcasing the elegance and clarity that made Gedeb famous among specialty coffee lovers worldwide.
Produced by hundreds of smallholder farmers surrounding the Wuri Washing Station, this Grade 1 lot combines high-altitude cultivation, traditional washed processing, and Ethiopia's indigenous heirloom varieties to create a vibrant and refined cup.
Flavour Profile
Peach Iced Tea · Stone Fruit · Citrus · Floral Honey · Caramel
Elegant floral aromatics layered with juicy peach sweetness, delicate citrus brightness, and a silky caramel finish.
Coffee Details
Origin: Gedeb, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia
Washing Station: Wuri
Producer Type: Smallholder Farmers
Farmers Contributed: ~650
Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1,900–2,100 MASL
Harvest: November – January
Coffee Grade: Grade 1 (G1)
Roast: Filter Roast
Origin Story
The Wuri Washing Station is located near Gedeb in the Gedeo Zone, one of Ethiopia's most renowned coffee-growing regions.
The area is famous for producing some of the country's highest-scoring coffees thanks to its rich volcanic soils, consistent rainfall, and elevations reaching over 2,100 meters above sea level. These conditions slow cherry development, allowing sugars and aromatic compounds to mature gradually, resulting in exceptional cup complexity.
Coffee production here is deeply woven into local culture, with generations of farming knowledge helping preserve Ethiopia's reputation as the birthplace of Arabica coffee.
Producer Story
This lot is sourced from approximately 650 smallholder farmers cultivating coffee around the Wuri Washing Station.
Most producers farm small plots of land where coffee is grown alongside native vegetation and food crops. Ripe cherries are selectively handpicked and delivered daily to the washing station during harvest.
Through careful cherry selection and meticulous processing, Wuri has established a reputation for consistently producing some of the finest washed coffees from the Gedeb region.
Coffee Lineage
Ethiopian Heirloom varieties represent one of the most genetically diverse coffee populations in the world.
Unlike many producing countries that rely on a small number of cultivars, Ethiopia remains home to thousands of naturally occurring coffee varieties. This remarkable biodiversity contributes to the floral aromatics, vibrant fruit notes, and complexity that have become hallmarks of Ethiopian coffee.
These heirloom varieties thrive in the highlands of Gedeb, where cool temperatures and fertile soils allow them to express exceptional clarity and sweetness.
Process Story
Only ripe cherries are delivered to the Wuri wet mill, where they undergo careful sorting before processing.
The cherries are depulped and fermented for approximately 36–48 hours, depending on climatic conditions. Following fermentation, the parchment coffee is thoroughly washed and separated by density to improve consistency and quality.
Drying takes place on raised African beds for approximately 12–15 days. During this period, the coffee is regularly turned and protected from excessive heat and rainfall to ensure even drying and preserve delicate flavour compounds.
Once optimal moisture content is reached, the coffee is transported to Addis Ababa for final milling, hand-sorting, and export preparation.
Why We Love This Coffee
Wuri consistently produces some of the cleanest and most expressive washed coffees in Ethiopia.
Its combination of high-altitude heirloom varieties, meticulous washed processing, and the unique terroir of Gedeb creates a cup that is bright, floral, and incredibly elegant.
For those who love classic Ethiopian washed coffees, Wuri is a benchmark example of why the region remains one of the most celebrated origins in specialty coffee.
Why Choose Washed Ethiopian Coffee?
✓ Exceptional clarity
✓ Floral and tea-like aromatics
✓ Bright stone fruit sweetness
✓ Clean, elegant finish
✓ Classic expression of Ethiopian terroir
A beautiful example of Ethiopia's washed coffee tradition.