SUKE STATION

Tasting notes: Peach, Violet, Silky

Nestled in the hills of Shakiso, Guji, the Suke drying station was established in 2017 and quickly became the vibrant heart of Sookoo Coffee. For five years, it played a pivotal role until the addition of the Sawana drying station and Weessi washing station.

Founded by Ture Waji and his brother, Sookoo Coffee is an important support to the local farmers. Beyond harvests, they provide education on sustainable agricultural practices to enhance cherry quality. Their commitment extends to a ‘woman-first’ policy at the washing stations, empowering local women and fostering community development. Additionally, Sookoo Coffee has invested in local infrastructure, building schools for children and improving roads to better connect the community.

The Shoondisa lot that we selected is a community lot, meaning that it is composed of coffee delivered to the station by a community of 35 farmers who live in the neighboring kebele of Shoondhisa (a kebele is the smallest administrative unit in Ethiopia). 

Ture’s team meticulous work on drying the beans leads to a silky coffee with delicates notes of peach and violet. Almost as clean as a washed coffee !

FOB price : 5.55$USD/lb

Country: Ethiopia
Region: Guji
Variety: Gibirrinna 74110 & Serto 74112
Process: Natural