Gogogu

REGION Guji, Ethiopia TASTES LIKE Citrus, Peach Lychee ELEVATION 2,300 MASL PLANT VARIETIES Local Landrace PROCESS Washed FARM/WASHING STATION/DRYING BED Smallholder Farms   Nestled in the breathtaking highlands of Uraga Woreda lies the Gogogu Washing Station, a cornerstone of the Wate Gogogu Village. Owned by Nigusse Debela of SNAP, this wet mill is where 425 dedicated smallholder farmers bring their carefully harvested red cherries, ensuring that only the finest quality coffee is produced.  Guji, once grouped with the Yirgacheffe region and categorized under the broader Sidamo name, became its own distinct coffee-growing region in 2002. The region takes its name from the Oromo people, who have cultivated coffee on this land for generations. Guji’s rich heritage is intertwined with the story of Ethiopian coffee itself, and it is here that Gogogu, meaning ‘dry’ in the Oromiffaa language, thrives in the mountainous landscapes of Uraga.