Ethiopia - Bishan Wate - Natural

Bishan Wate, Guji

From the highlands of Guji, one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated coffee-growing regions, comes a coffee that captures everything specialty coffee lovers seek in a natural Ethiopian profile. Produced by renowned exporter and producer Faysel Abdosh, Bishan Wate showcases the remarkable terroir of southern Ethiopia through meticulous cultivation and processing.

Grown at high elevations under ideal climatic conditions, cherries mature slowly, developing the dense sugars and complex aromatics that have made Guji a benchmark for modern Ethiopian coffee.

Process: Natural, Elevated

At Bishan Wate, quality begins with cherry selection.

Process Flow

• Selective hand-picking of fully ripe cherries
• Careful sorting and density selection
• Slow drying on raised African beds
• Continuous turning and moisture monitoring
• Resting and conditioning before milling and export

The natural process allows the fruit to dry around the seed, intensifying sweetness while preserving the floral elegance that defines exceptional Ethiopian coffee.

Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom

Produced from local Ethiopian landrace varieties, this coffee expresses the diversity and complexity that make Ethiopia unlike any other coffee origin.

These heirloom cultivars are known for:

• Intense floral aromatics
• Layered fruit complexity
• Delicate tea-like structure
• Remarkable sweetness and clarity

Cup Experience: A Guji Classic

This is the kind of coffee that put Guji on the map.

Expect:

• Blueberry and mixed berry sweetness
• Peach and tropical fruit notes
• Jasmine florals
• Silky body
• Long, sweet finish

The profile is vibrant and expressive, yet remarkably clean for a natural process.

Why Coffee Nerds Love Guji Naturals

Guji has become synonymous with coffees that combine:

• The fruit intensity of natural processing
• Exceptional floral complexity
• High-altitude sweetness
• Elegant structure

Bishan Wate delivers all of these characteristics while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Think juicy fruit, floral lift, and crystalline sweetness.

Brewing Mindset

This coffee rewards a gentle approach:

• Filter brewing highlights florals and layered fruit
• Espresso amplifies sweetness and tropical notes
• Slightly cooler brew temperatures can enhance clarity and complexity

Let the coffee cool as you drink—it continues to evolve in the cup.

The Bigger Picture

Faysel Abdosh has become one of the most respected names in Ethiopian specialty coffee, helping bring extraordinary Guji coffees to roasters around the world. Bishan Wate reflects that commitment to quality, traceability, and the preservation of Ethiopia’s unique coffee heritage.

This is modern Ethiopian coffee at its finest:

Floral.
Juicy.
Effortlessly elegant.