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Natural Process

Ripe cherries are carefully hand-selected to remove underripe and defective fruit. They are then laid whole on raised African drying beds in thin layers of approximately 4 cm.

During drying, the cherries are turned several times a day to ensure even drying and prevent unwanted fermentation. The process takes around 15–28 days, depending on weather conditions.

Once the desired moisture level is reached, the coffee is rested, hulled, and carefully sorted before export.

Sookoo Coffee is a specialty coffee producer and exporter based in the Guji highlands of southern Ethiopia. Founded by Ture Waji, the company works closely with hundreds of smallholder farmers, combining meticulous processing, careful cherry selection, and full traceability to showcase the distinctive character of Guji coffees.

Beyond producing exceptional coffee, Sookoo is deeply committed to supporting the local farming communities it works with. The company pays premium prices for high-quality cherries, provides agronomic training to help farmers improve quality and productivity, offers pre-harvest financial support, and invests in community initiatives such as schools and local infrastructure.

Sookoo also promotes greater employment opportunities for women at its processing stations, helping create a more sustainable and resilient coffee sector for future generations.

Variety Gibirinna 74110, Serto 74112
Process Natural
Producer Sookoo Coffee
Farm Smallholder farmers
Drying Station Sawana
Region Guji
Altitude 2000 - 2150 masl

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