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Qabballe, from the Cold Ethiopian Mountains
The Qabballe Natural is produced by outgrower farmers around Teraga, Oromia, Ethiopia, and processed at the Raro Nensebo Drying Station in Uraga, Guji, operated by Sookoo Coffee and its founder, Ture Waji—widely known as “The King of Guji.” This region, often mistakenly referred to as Sidamo Guji, belongs solely to the Guji Zone in the Oromia Region.
Fifteen contributing producers cultivate farms ranging from 2.5 to 3 hectares at an average elevation of 2,225 meters above sea level. The coffee primarily consists of local varieties 74110 and 74112, selected for their productivity and disease resistance.
To minimize fermentation, farmers deliver cherries to the washing station at night. At the station, an extensive sorting process removes over and under ripe cherries. The coffee is then dried on African beds under the full sun, following Sookoo Coffee’s strict drying protocols of maximum layer density of 4cm and six times daily rotation. This process reduces the risk of over-fermentation and defects. The standard drying time for their coffee is between 21-28 days, ensuring optimal flavor development.
Raro Nansebo Drying Station
The name “Qabballe” translates to “cold” in the local language, reflecting the high altitude, temperature, and climate of the coffee’s origin area. Qabballe Natural is able to score an exceptional 86+.
Ture Waji, founder of Sookoo Coffee, has strong connections to the land and community in the Guji region of Ethiopia. He started his own brand in 2018, building drying stations in Uraga and Shakiso. Sookoo Coffee currently produces only natural coffees, but has plans for washed coffees in the future. They educate farmers on good agricultural practices and provide pre-harvest loans. Sookoo Coffee has a ‘woman-first’ policy at washing stations, built a school for children, and improved local infrastructure.
We first met Ture Waji on our very first trip to Ethiopia, and we were immediately impressed by his company’s values and mission to produce high-quality, traceable, and sustainable coffee. We had the opportunity to taste his coffees for the first time on the last day of our trip and were blown away by their deliciousness. We have now worked with Ture for three years, and we are thrilled for upcoming harvests. We believe in the exciting projects he has in the works, including producing washed coffees at his current washing stations, venturing into new regions within Guji, and separating out single farmer lots.
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