Yirgacheffe

Ethiopian coffee offers a taste into the origins of coffee as a whole. Being the birthplace of coffee, heirloom varieties thrive on their native land and offer elegant, delicate notes of berries, stone fruit and citrus paired with subtle florals. Hailing from one of the top coffee-growing regions, Yirgacheffe, this coffee is an amazing representation of what they offer. Within Yirgacheffe, the southern district of Kochere offers high-elevation, iron-rich, acidic soil that produces the iconic flavor profiles the region is known for.
This coffee went through the washed process meaning freshly harvested cherries are meticulously sorted and pulped immediately. The beans are then fermented in water to break down residual mucilage. After fermentation, the beans are thoroughly washed and re-sorted using the flotation method, which removes any defective beans that float to the surface. Finally, the beans are sun-dried to achieve the optimal moisture content, ensuring both quality and stability for export. This processing method allows the coffee flavor we taste to reflect the terroir it comes from. The distinct citrus and light, earthy notes this coffee presents offer direct reflections of the natural flavors from the many original varieties offered amongst the heirlooms.

Farm details:

Producer: Smallholder Producers

Farm/Co-op: Smallholder Farms

Region: Yirgacheffe

Country: Ethiopia

Altitude: 2100 masl

Process: Washed

Varietal: Heirloom

Flavor profile:

Taste: Blueberry, Nectarine, Lemongrass

Acidity: Medium Plus

Body: Light

Sweetness: Medium Plus