Green coffee product photograph

04 / Arabica

Ethiopia

Why this originFloral Arabica, named by region and grade, with process and cup confirmed before you commit.

Ethiopia is where Arabica began, and its southern coffees are known for flowers, citrus and a long, tea-like finish. MRGT offers Guji, Guji Hambela / Uraga, Guji G1 and Sidamo.

At a glance

Species
Arabica
Region
Africa. Guji and Sidama, traded as Sidamo, sit in the southern highlands.
Altitude
Typically 1,500–2,200 m
Harvest
Typically October to January
Varieties
Local landraces, often offered as heirloom. Kurume and Wolisho are among the southern selections.
Process
Washed and natural are both common in Guji and Sidama. Grade 1 describes a preparation grade, not a promised cup score. The lot’s process is confirmed with MRGT.
Grades
Guji · Guji Hambela / Uraga · Guji G1 · Sidamo

Typical cup profile

A picture of how this origin usually tastes. It is not a score for the current lot.

  • Jasmine
  • Bergamot
  • Citrus
  • Stone fruit

Acidity5

Body2

Sweetness4

Aftertaste5

Typical intensity, 1 to 5

Grades from MRGT

Guji

Arabica from the Guji region. Processing, grade and cup profile depend on the available lot.

Guji Hambela / Uraga

Guji offerings identified with Hambela or Uraga. Confirm the specific locality, process and lot details in your enquiry.

Guji G1

Guji Arabica offered as Grade 1. Request the process, crop, preparation and cup report for the current lot.

Sidamo

Ethiopian Arabica offered under the Sidamo origin designation. Ask for the current grade, process and cup information.

Region, altitude, harvest, varieties and the cup profile describe the origin’s typical character. They are not a description of the current lot. Availability, species, preparation, crop and shipment terms are confirmed in your quotation.

Every quotation starts with the current lot. Availability, species, preparation, crop and shipment terms are confirmed in your quotation. Product photos are illustrative; ask for current lot images and documents.