Background

Derara, is a coffee station found in Uraga town, drawing from the surrounding highland plots that define the area's coffee character. Uraga is a town in the Guji Zone of Ethiopia's Oromia Region. This coffee is grown on small plots across the highlands of Uraga, where the elevation and terrain give the coffee its flavor potential. Coffee remains the main cash crop for farming families here, grown alongside sugar cane, false banana (enset), spices, and vegetables that sustain the community throughout the year.

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• Elevation: 2,020–2,220 MASL

• Climate: Sunny, surrounded by vegetation

• Region: Oromia / Guji / Uraga

• Processing Method: Natural, Washed

• Station Owner/Producer: Asefa Dukamo Korma

• Harvest Month: December–February

• Variety: 74158

• Harvest Method: Hand-picked

• Drying Method: African raised beds

• Farmers contributed: 800 

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Processing Method​​

• Natural Process 

– High-quality cherries are carefully selected and processed separately
– Extra attention is given to sorting, cleanliness, and processing precision
– Extended care during drying helps enhance clarity, sweetness, and cup character

• Washed Process

– Fresh red cherries are delivered to the station and pulped on the same day

- Coffee undergoes controlled fermentation to break down and remove mucilage

- Thorough washing ensures clean and uniform parchment

– Coffee is then spread on raised drying beds, turned regularly, and protected from excessive heat or moisture

– Drying typically takes 12–15 days depending on weather conditions

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