Ethiopia Layo Teraga G1 Washed

Description

Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Raspberry, Lemon

Country: Ethiopia | Region: Oromia & Guji Zone | Producer: Layo Teraga Cooperative (1,814 smallholder farmers) | Importer: Crop to Cup | Processing: Washed | Altitude: 2,342 MASL | Varietal: Heirloom

Our average cupping score: 88.15

About the Producers

Founded in 1976, the Layo Teraga cooperative provides market access for its smallholder members that would otherwise not have existed in Guji, where prices for coffee have historically been lower than neighboring Gedeo or Sidama zones because of this lack of market access. Located in northern Uraga in the Guji zone, the 1841 smallholder members of the cooperative grow coffee in gardens around their homes in semi-forested environments at staggeringly high elevations of 2342 MASL. This coffee was part of the coffees we submitted for our 2026 Roaster of the Year Award win, and was also a winner of the 2026 Good Food Awards!

What makes this coffee stand out

This coffee was part of the coffees we submitted for our 2026 Roaster of the Year Award win, and was also a winner of the 2026 Good Food Awards! This coffee is a spectacular representation of a coffee from the Guji Zone — boasting fruit and floral notes with a delicate body and elevated sweetness.

BREW RECIPE:

Ratio: 18g coffee, 304g water | Grind: Medium-fine | Water: 205F

0:00 45 g (bloom)
0:30 115 g
1:00 160 g
1:30 220 g
1:45 260 g center pour
2:00 304 g center pour
3:00 Total brew time

Text from Driftaway Coffee's listing.