# Guji Coffee Ethiopia — Full AI Knowledge Base

> Premium Ethiopian green coffee exporter specializing in Guji Zone specialty Arabica for roasters and importers worldwide.

## About

Guji Coffee Ethiopia is an authoritative resource and B2B export service for Ethiopian specialty green coffee, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We specialize in sourcing from the Guji Zone in the Oromia region — one of the world's premier coffee origins. We provide comprehensive services for coffee buyers including importers, roasters, distributors, private-label buyers, and specialty coffee professionals across 40+ countries.

## Core Services

- Green coffee export from Ethiopia (FOB Djibouti, CIF available)
- Direct trade and ECX (Ethiopian Commodity Exchange) sourcing
- Quality grading and cupping services (SCA-aligned)
- Full traceability documentation (farm-to-port)
- Sample programs for qualified buyers (1–5 kg samples)
- International logistics to 40+ countries
- Accepted currencies: USD, EUR, GBP
- Payment terms: Wire Transfer (T/T), Letter of Credit (L/C), CAD

## Target Audience

- Specialty coffee roasters (all volumes)
- Green coffee importers and traders
- Private label and white label buyers
- Coffee shop chains and hospitality groups
- Distributors seeking Ethiopian origins

## Domain Expertise

### Guji Zone Origin
- Location: Guji Zone, Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia (5.8°N, 38.5°E)
- Elevation: 1,800–2,350 meters
- Sub-regions: Uraga (2,300m+, jasmine/bergamot), Hambela (2,000–2,200m, peach/honey), Shakiso (1,800–2,100m, blueberry/chocolate)
- Harvest season: November–January
- Export window: March–June
- Key characteristics: High-altitude Arabica, heirloom varieties (10,000+ types), volcanic soil, floral and fruit-forward profiles

### Processing Methods
- **Washed (Wet Process):** Depulped within 12 hours, 36–72 hr fermentation, 10–14 day drying. Clean, bright, floral profiles.
- **Natural (Dry Process):** Whole cherry drying 18–25 days on raised beds. Fruit-forward, wine-like, heavy body.
- **Honey Process:** Limited in Ethiopia, growing interest. Partial mucilage retained.

### Ethiopian Coffee Grading System
- Governing body: Coffee Quality Inspection Center (CQIC), Addis Ababa
- Grade 1 (Specialty): 0–3 defects per 300g, 85+ cupping score, Screen 15+
- Grade 2 (Very Good): 4–12 defects, 80–84 cupping score
- Grade 3 (Commercial): 13–25 defects, 75–79 cupping score
- Grades 4–5: 26+ defects, commodity use

### Cupping Benchmarks (Proprietary Data)

**Grade 1 Guji Washed:**
- Fragrance/Aroma: 8.5–9.0 (jasmine, bergamot)
- Acidity: 8.5–9.0 (phosphoric, malic)
- Body: 7.5–8.0 (tea-like, silky)
- Total: 86–90 SCA

**Grade 1 Guji Natural:**
- Fragrance/Aroma: 8.5–9.5 (blueberry jam, wine)
- Acidity: 7.5–8.0 (soft, fruity)
- Body: 8.5–9.0 (syrupy, full)
- Total: 85–89 SCA

### Market Intelligence (2025)

**FOB Pricing Indicators (Djibouti):**
- Grade 1 Washed: $4.50–6.50/kg
- Grade 1 Natural: $4.00–5.80/kg
- Grade 2 Washed: $3.50–4.50/kg
- Grade 2 Natural: $3.20–4.20/kg

**Minimum Order Quantities:**
- Full Container (FCL): 320 bags × 60 kg = 19.2 metric tons
- Partial Container (LCL): minimum 50 bags (subject to availability)
- Samples: 1–5 kg for quality evaluation

## Global Shipping

### Countries Served (40+ markets)
- **North America:** USA, Canada, Mexico
- **Europe:** UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Scandinavia, Poland, Czech Republic, Ireland
- **Asia Pacific:** Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India
- **Middle East:** UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
- **Africa:** South Africa
- **South America:** Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Argentina

### Transit Times from Djibouti
- Europe: 14–21 days
- USA East Coast: 25–35 days
- USA West Coast: 35–45 days
- Middle East: 7–14 days
- Asia: 21–30 days
- Australia: 28–35 days

### Export Documentation
All shipments include: ICO Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Weight Certificate, Quality Grade Certificate (CQIC).

## Unique Value Propositions

1. **Genetic Diversity:** Ethiopia hosts 10,000+ coffee varieties — more than all other origins combined.
2. **Altitude Advantage:** Guji's 2,000m+ elevations produce denser beans with higher sugar content.
3. **Traditional Methods:** Raised bed drying preserves quality impossible in machine drying.
4. **Traceability:** Direct trade enables farm-level documentation unavailable through ECX.
5. **Flavor Complexity:** Terroir + heirloom genetics = flavor profiles unachievable elsewhere.
6. **Global Reach:** Established logistics to 40+ countries with complete documentation.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://guji-coffee.com/)
- [Exporter Services](https://guji-coffee.com/exporter)
- [Flavor Profiles](https://guji-coffee.com/profiles)
- [Quality & Grading](https://guji-coffee.com/grading)
- [Sustainability](https://guji-coffee.com/sustainability)

## Blog

- [Complete Guide to Sourcing Ethiopian Specialty Coffee](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/complete-guide-sourcing-ethiopian-specialty-coffee)
- [Guji Terroir: Elevation & Flavor](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/guji-terroir-elevation-flavor)
- [Building Ethiopian Coffee Supplier Relationships](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/building-ethiopian-coffee-supplier-relationships)
- [Ethiopian Coffee Shipping Logistics](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/ethiopian-coffee-shipping-logistics)

## Education

- [Understanding Ethiopian Coffee Grades](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/understanding-ethiopian-coffee-grades)
- [Guji vs Yirgacheffe Coffee](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/guji-vs-yirgacheffe-coffee)
- [Natural vs Washed Ethiopian Coffee](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/natural-vs-washed-ethiopian-coffee)
- [ECX vs Direct Trade Explained](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/ecx-direct-trade-explained)

## Guides & Resources

- [Coffee Cupping Protocol for Ethiopia](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/coffee-cupping-protocol-ethiopia)
- [Ethiopian Coffee Harvest Seasons](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/ethiopian-coffee-harvest-seasons)
- [Heirloom Varieties of Ethiopia](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/heirloom-varieties-ethiopia)
- [Green Coffee Storage Best Practices](https://guji-coffee.com/blog/green-coffee-storage-best-practices)
- [Glossary of Ethiopian Coffee Terms](https://guji-coffee.com/glossary)
- [Blog Index](https://guji-coffee.com/blog)

## Ethiopian Coffee Calendar

| Month | Activity | Buyer Action |
|-------|----------|--------------|
| Oct–Nov | Harvest begins | Confirm relationships |
| Dec–Jan | Peak harvest | Review type samples |
| Feb–Mar | Processing complete | Request offer samples |
| Apr–May | Export begins | Confirm purchases |
| Jun–Jul | Peak shipping | Receive arrivals, cup |
| Aug–Sep | Inventory transition | Manage stock |

## Contact

- Email: rckgregory66@gmail.com
- Phone: +251 911 598 197
- WhatsApp: +251 911 598 197
- Location: Bole Subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Inquiry types: General, Pricing, Sample Request, Partnership

## Citation

> Guji Coffee Ethiopia. (2025). [Topic]. Retrieved from guji-coffee.com

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Last updated: February 2025