Ethiopia Guji Shakkiso Gigesa G1 Washed
About This Coffee :
Ethiopia Guji Shakkiso Gigesa G1 Washed
Quantity: 200g/1000g
Variety: Heirloom
Grade: G1
Altitude: 1,900 - 2,200 m
Processing Method: Washed
Roast Level: Light Roast
Flavor Profile: Chamomile, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Earl Grey
Origin: Shakiso, Guji, Ethiopia
Region and Farm Introduction: Located in the Shakiso district of Guji, southern Ethiopia, Gigesa is a renowned coffee-growing community celebrated for its high elevations, fertile red soils, and cool mountain climate. These ideal growing conditions allow coffee cherries to mature slowly, producing coffees with exceptional floral aromatics, vibrant citrus acidity, and refined sweetness.
Coffee in Gigesa is primarily cultivated by smallholder farmers growing traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties. Carefully harvested cherries are delivered to local washing stations, where meticulous processing preserves the region's distinctive terroir and elegant cup profile, making Guji one of Ethiopia's most respected specialty coffee origins.
Processing Method Features: This coffee is processed using the traditional washed method, where ripe cherries are depulped, fermented to remove the mucilage, thoroughly washed, and slowly dried on raised beds. The process enhances clarity, vibrant acidity, and the delicate floral characteristics that define high-quality Ethiopian washed coffees.
The cup opens with delicate chamomile florals, followed by fragrant bergamot and bright grapefruit citrus. A refined Earl Grey tea finish brings elegance and structure, resulting in a clean, expressive, and beautifully balanced cup.
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Coarse:
- Coarse grinds are chunky pieces of coffee beans, similar to coarse sea salt
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Medium-Coarse:
- Saddling between coarse and medium, this grind looks like rough sand
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Medium:
- The middle of all grind sizes, medium grounds are similar to the consistency of sand
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Medium-Fine:
- The medium-fine grind is a staple grind size, with texture like table salt
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Fine:
- Finer than table salt, fine grind is typically the size of most pre-ground coffee
| Brewing Method | Brew Time | Coffee to Water Ratio | Bottom-Top Sieve |
| Pour Over | 3:40 min | 1:16 | 400 – 800 µm |
| French Press | 10:00 min | 1:13 | 600 – 1000 µm |
| AeroPress | 2:20 min | 1:15 | 500 – 900 µm |
| Moka Pot | 1:30 min | 1:11 | 350 – 700 µm |
| Drip Brewer | N/A | 1:17 | 400 – 900 µm |
| Espresso | 0:26 min | 1:2 | 250 – 500 µm |
| Cold Brew | 16 hours | 1:10 | 600 – 1100 µm |
| Syphon | 1:40 min | 1:15 | 400 – 800 µm |