This lot from Goro Bedesa captures the vibrant and expressive side of West Guji coffees. Produced as a natural and sourced from a network of smallholders, it reflects both the intensity of Ethiopia’s high-altitude terroirs and the careful selection work behind Nordic Approach’s “Burtukaana” profile — coffees defined by roundness, citrus brightness, and stone fruit sweetness.

Goro Bedesa Coffee Processing Station

Located in Hambela Wamena Woreda, West Guji, at elevations reaching 2,350–2,370 meters above sea level, the Goro Bedesa processing station works with hundreds of small-scale farmers cultivating plots of roughly 1–3 hectares. This specific lot was collected from 149 individual producers farming heirloom varieties, including the locally selected 74110 and 74112 sub-varieties.

Owned by Wete Ambela Coffee Export PLC, the station benefits from extremely high elevation and cool temperatures, contributing to slow cherry maturation and refined cup structure. Annual production is relatively limited, allowing for close attention to harvesting, drying, and lot separation.

Varietal & Process

Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom (including 74110 & 74112)
Process: Natural
Drying: Approximately 15 days on raised drying tables
Altitude: 2,370 m
Producers: 149 smallholder farmers — Goro Bedesa, West Guji, Ethiopia
Crop Year: 2025

Ripe cherries are hand-picked and placed directly onto raised drying beds, where they dry slowly over an average of 15 days. With around 100 drying tables on site, the station ensures good airflow and even drying. After drying, the coffee rests in a ventilated warehouse for several weeks, stabilizing moisture and preserving aromatic clarity.

This natural process enhances fruit intensity while maintaining balance, a hallmark of high-elevation Guji coffees.

Tasting Notes

🫐 Blackberries – 🍊 Grapefruit – 🌶️ Ginger

A vibrant and structured cup with juicy dark berry sweetness balanced by bright citrus acidity. Grapefruit brings a lively, zesty edge, while subtle ginger notes add warmth and complexity to the finish. Energetic yet refined, with a clean and lingering aftertaste.

In Collaboration

This coffee is sourced and curated by Nordic Approach, whose long-term presence in Ethiopia allows for precise lot selection, full traceability, and strong relationships with producers and processors. Through close collaboration at origin, coffees like Burtukaana Goro Bedesa #1 reach us as faithful expressions of place — connecting smallholder communities in West Guji with roasters and drinkers around the world.