You might remember that this stellar coffee was a limited release in late summer of 2022. We liked it so much that we bought some more with the plan to re-release it later in the season before fresh crop rolls in. The beautiful thing about good Ethiopian coffees is their ability to stand up to some rest time. And this Muda Tatesa Natural from Guji is the perfect example of a good Ethiopian coffee. It still tastes amazing.

At some of Ethiopia’s most extreme altitudes lies Guji’s Uraga region, a dense, mountainous forest that spans almost a thousand miles. Within this immense forest is an array of distinct sub-regions where we find some of the most extraordinary and sought-after coffees we’ve ever tasted—and this one comes from Dagne Chomen, an experienced cupper who is highly attuned to the opportunities for this region’s coffees. Dagne recently opened his washing station Welichu Wachu in Muda Tatesa at the center of Guji to collect coffee from all over Uraga’s vast forests from elevations as high as 2,300 masl. 

Uraga coffees are profoundly nuanced with an unparalleled piquant florality and a bright, complex acidity—like lime and bergamot—backed by thick flavors of cooked berries. This sun-dried Muda Tatesa Natural also shines with a rustic natural wine-like characteristic—but does not have an overly fermented taste. Rather, it is silky smooth and complex. We hope you enjoy it while it lasts!