The name “Qabballe” translates to “cold” in the local language, reflecting the high altitude, temperature, and climate of the coffee’s origin area. Ture Waji, founder of Sookoo Coffee, has strong connections to the land and community in the Guji region of Ethiopia. He started his own brand in 2018, building drying stations in Uraga and Shakiso. Sookoo Coffee currently produces only natural coffees, but has plans for washed coffees in the future. They educate farmers on good agricultural practices and provide pre-harvest loans. Sookoo Coffee has a ‘woman-first’ policy at washing stations, built a school for children, and improved local infrastructure.
Recommendation:
Espresso: 90-92c, 1:2.2-2.4, 30-32s
Filter: 1:16-1:17, 90-92c