Origin |
Ethiopia |
Region |
Oromia, Ethiopia |
Washing Station |
Guji Masina |
Producer |
Primrose |
Fermentation |
Carbonic Maceration Washed |
Arabica Variety |
Heirloom |
Altitude |
1950-2300m |
Roasting profile |
Omni Light (good for espresso | filter) |
Resting period |
Filter 7 days | Espresso 14 days |
Guji Masina Washing Station
Built in 2017 as a joint project with our exporting partner Primrose, the Guji Masina washing station was the site of our very first production of Ethiopian carbonic maceration processed coffee. We learnt a vast amount from our experiences refining the CM process here, and the coffee from this station deservedly went on to win at the 2018 World Barista Championships.
Project Origin and Primrose also partnered up to fund the construction of a bridge over the nearby river, to allow passage between the nearby town and school and the washing station, saving the local community from traversing 1-2 hours to the next nearest river crossing.
Arabica Variety Heirloom
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF "HEIRLOOM"?
As per the definition provided by the Oxford English Dictionary, the term "heirloom" signifies a valuable item that has been in a family for multiple generations. In the realm of coffee, it is widely used to describe longstanding cultivars of the Coffea Arabica plant from Ethiopia.
In the Ethiopian context, "heirloom" frequently pertains to coffee varieties that are indigenous to the country, many of which still exist in their natural state. Ethiopia boasts an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 heirloom coffee varieties, with the majority yet to undergo formal genetic identification.
These heirloom coffee varieties are generally categorized into two groups: JARC varieties and regional landraces. JARC varieties are those that have been developed and researched by the Jimma Agricultural Research Centre, typically selected for desirable traits like disease resistance or increased yield. On the other hand, regional landraces consist of coffee trees that grow naturally in the wild.