Ethiopia Shakiso Jigesa

Jigesa is a remote woreda in Ethiopia’s Guji region. The name Guji comes from a tribe of the Oromo people. Shakiso, the district where this coffee is produced, is located in the East Guji Zone of Oromia, about 500 kilometers south of Addis Ababa. Odo Shakiso is bordered by the Dawa River to the south, Bule Hora to the west, Uraga to the northeast, Bore and Adola to the north, and Liben to the east.

Producers in Jigesa intercrop their coffee with native species such as false banana trees, which help provide shade and enrich the soil. Since all coffee is delivered in cherry form, there is no pulp waste to compost on the farms. Instead, collection centers prepare and store organic compost and distribute it among producers. The coffee is fermented in cement tanks for 36 to 48 hours and then dried under plastic parabolic covers for five to seven days, depending on the weather. Most producers in the area belong to the Gedeo culture and speak the Gedeo language. Cultural traditions remain strong, and animals such as birds, dogs, and cats are treated with great respect.

You’ll enjoy the classic washed Ethiopia flavor profile in the cup, but with a pinch more medium roast degree than our usual light roast style. Shakiso Jigesa will be on the menu at Peregrine Espresso soon...served as espresso! Our goal is to highlight sweetness and structure while providing a nice full bodied cup.

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