This coffee comes from Uraga, a district in the Guji Zone of Ethiopia. The area is known for its rich volcanic soil and high altitude, contributing to the coffee's complex flavors. The ripest cherries are hand-picked and taken to the washing station where they're sorted for quality, milled to remove seeds, and sun-dried on raised patios to 12% moisture. The cup features vibrant stone fruit notes of peach and apricot, soft florals, and intense honey sweetness.
PERC Coffee was founded in 2010 by Philip Brown in Savannah, Georgia, beginning with a Diedrich IR 12 roaster sourced from eBay and initial deliveries made by bike and backpack. The roastery operates from a restored warehouse alongside an organic community garden, embedding sustainability into both coffee sourcing and physical space. Brown sources colorful coffees from various origins, prioritizing long term producer relationships that allow consistency and trust building. The roasting philosophy centers on small batch profiles crafted to maximize sweetness and varietal character, while monthly free public cupping sessions invite the community into the sensory experience of specialty coffee.
