Ethiopia Mehbuba's Guji Uraga Natural
Fruity Profile | Light roast
Tasting Notes: Lemongrass, Strawberry, Blueberry
IT ALL STARTS AT THE COFFEE FARM
Mehbuba’s Guji Uraga Natural is a standout coffee sourced from a dedicated and inspiring producer. Ruth Ann Church from Artisan Coffee Imports met Mehbuba at the IWCA convention in Addis in October 2023, where Mehbuba’s persistence, kindness, and passion for coffee left a strong impression, and she shared samples while discussing plans to start her own exporting company with her husband.
TRACEABILITY
COUNTRY
Ethiopia
REGION
Guji
IMPORTER
Artisan Coffee Imports
VARIETAL
Heirloom
PRODUCER
Mehbuba
MILL / WASHING STATION
N/A
PROCESSING
Natural
ALTITUDE
2300 Meters
DID YOU KNOW
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, with over 6,000 distinct varieties growing naturally in its forests. Known for its diverse flavor profiles, Ethiopian coffee offers everything from bright citrus and floral notes in washed coffees to intense fruitiness and wine-like complexity in naturals, making it a favorite among coffee enthusiasts worldwide."
PRICE TRANSPARENCY
$6.66
Price paid by Driftaway
n/a
Free on Board price
Not available
Farm Gate price
$2.76
Fair Trade price per pound
$2.56
Coffee C-Market price per pound
$0.05
Driftaway's World Coffee Research contribution per pound
WHY DID WE SELECT THIS COFFEE?
We selected Mehbuba’s Guji Uraga Natural because it represents the incredible quality and dedication of a woman producer in Ethiopia, a region where coffees are usually less traceable and the industry is male-dominated. This lot reflects our commitment to supporting women in coffee and celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, while also highlighting Ethiopia's reputation for producing some of the most complex and celebrated coffees in the world.
AVERAGE CUPPING SCORE
86.65
/100
86.65
SCAA Cupping Score
15 x 60 kg
Bags purchased
1 year
Length of producer relationship
100% (in 2023)
Transparent coffees purchased
HOW DID WE ROAST THIS COFFEE?
This coffee is being roasted by Ian T. from Dec 1st to Dec 26th in Brooklyn. We use the Loring Kestrel roaster for this profile. We have strict guidelines for each of the coffee profiles, and this roast has to pass the development time ratio test as measured in real-time by the roasting software, Cropster. Once it does, it is approved for production.
QUALITY CONTROL
We perform Quality Control via a process of coffee tasting called cupping on all of our production roasts once a week at our roastery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Each cupping is conducted by Ian T., Anu M., Suyog M., and James M. using standard equipment, and is logged by our Q-certified cupper Ian T. All coffees are evaluated on a scoring scale of 0 to 3.
- 3.0 = exceptional roast - exceeds expectations
- 2.5 = on par with profile - matches expectations
- 2.0 = good roast, but 1 or 2 elements could be improved - needs improvement
- 1.5 or lower = failed - do not ship
PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING
Less than 24 hours after roasting, we bag your coffee in our production facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Our production team is led by Anthony and Torie, and supported by a rotating cast of local artists, musicians and independent professionals.
AT YOUR HOME
Brew this coffee with your favorite home brewer and enjoy the taste of incredible coffee! Here are a few tips on how to make the best coffee on each brewer.
View other posts about how to make better coffee at home on our blog Coffeecademy.
