Ethiopia Gogogu

This washed heirloom lot from Gogogu showcases Peach and Jasmine atop a clean, syrupy sweetness. Grown at 2,340 meters in Ethiopia’s Uraga district, it reflects the high-altitude clarity and precision that define exceptional Guji coffees.

Gogogu is a remote community located in the Dida Haro Hada Raro kebele of Uraga in Ethiopia’s Oromia region. The area’s name, derived from the Oromiffa word for “dry”, references both the local mountain and the community’s rugged environment. Reaching Gogogu requires multiple flights and hours of travel on winding dirt roads, underscoring its isolation. Yet this remoteness contributes to its uniqueness. Fertile sandy loam soil, steady rainfall, and cool temperatures create a pristine growing environment rarely found elsewhere.

The rainy season in this region, once confined to a few months per year, now stretches through most of the calendar year due to climate change, complicating the already demanding task of transporting coffee. Farming in Gogogu is done with careful attention to sustainability. The fertile soil retains moisture naturally and rarely requires fertilizer, yet still produces exceptional coffee quality. The community is composed primarily of Oromo families who speak Oromiffa and maintain deep ancestral traditions. Life here revolves around farming, and most young people follow in their families’ footsteps, dedicating their lives to agriculture. Gogogu’s farmers are respected across the specialty coffee world for their resilience, heritage, and the outstanding quality of their craft.