Capsules Shoondhisa Natural – by Ture Waji Ethiopia

Origin

• 🇪🇹 Ethiopia· Guji

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
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A floral and fruit-forward naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. with peach juiciness and velvety bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method.. "Some coffees take me straight back to competition days. Around 2013, I remember brewing naturals like Aricha from David Haugaard, Guji from Johan & Nyström, and those beautiful roasts by Per Nordby at DaMatteo. That was when I really fell for Ethiopian naturals — and honestly, 15 years later, nothing has changed.This new lot from Shoondhisa in Shakiso, produced by Ture Waji, ticks every single box for me. It opens with delicate florals that flow into crisp, grape-like acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it.. Juicy peach and ripe berries sit at the core, with a sweet citrus brightness tying it together. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, leaving a long, elegant finish that lingers beautifully. For me, this is everything a natural Ethiopian should be." / Oskar, Co-founder & CEO, Standout Coffee Cup Profile In the cup, Shoondhisa opens with delicate floral aromatics that carry into crisp, refreshing grape-like acidity. Layers of juicy peach and ripe mixed berries give the coffee a sweet and vibrant fruit core, balanced by a bright touch of sweet citrus. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, creating a lingering finish that ties the florals and fruit together with elegance. Producer and Process • Producer: Sookoo Coffee, owned by Ture Waji • Location: Shoondhisa, Shakiso, Guji, Ethiopia • Elevation: 2,000–2,150 masl • VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: Gibirinna 74110 & Serto 74112 • Process: Natural, dried at Suke station Cup Profile Florals, crisp grapes, juicy peach, ripe berries, sweet citrus, velvety body Backstory The Suke drying station, founded in 2017, has been central to Sookoo Coffee’s growth. Today it works with around 35 smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. farmers, many cultivating tiny home garden plots. With limited infrastructure for processing, these farmers rely on Sookoo for quality-focused drying and fair compensation. All cherries are organically produced, ensuring both tradition and ecological care. Sizes & Brewing Compatible with Nespresso® Original mac