Qabale is a lot produced at "Raro Nensebo" station in Uraga, Guji, a well-known area in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. In the local language, Qabale means "cold" and it was given to this lot due to the rigid temperatures typical of these high-altitude farms. The Sooko Coffee cooperative manages post-harvest processing and production. Its founder and current manager, the agronomist Ture Waji, has always aimed to strengthen ties with the land and its community, earning him the nickname "King of Guji". The cooperative has established processing procedures and rigorous drying protocols, such as delivering cherries when the sun sets (to minimize fermentation), rotating the cherries six times a day, and setting a standard drying time between 21 and 28 days. Additionally, the cooperative carries out agricultural training projects, policies dedicated to women's employment at washing stations, and schools for children. In the cup, cherry and red fruit notes prevail, with a sweet finish that leaves a pleasant persistence on the palate.
