Organic Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

$12.95 per lb. (USD)

Roasts & ships in 48hrs.

Grind:
Quantity:

Notes on Organic Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe never fails us on the cupping table, and has proven a favorite at our shops as well. A washed, high grown coffee from the heart of the Sidamo region, this coffee displays lots of clean citrus fruit and surprising floral notes. Unique aromas leap from this cup challenging those who say, “ All coffees taste alike to me”.

This Yirgacheffe, (also spelled Yrgacheffe) comes from a certified organic cooperative. Hand-picked and hand-sorted, the quality control is impeccable in this coffee. Roasted to a full city to delicately caramelize the sugars, it displays a balance of milk chocolate and floral fruit.

Serve this coffee for a light continental breakfast complete with fresh fruit and the Sunday crossword. Linger over a perfect French press preparation of Yirgacheffe by itself, or as a foil to a chocolate mousse dessert.

Origin Notes

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is a classic example of an East African Coffee. From the Oromia Coffee Growers Cooperative, this Yirgacheffe is found in the Sidamo region of Ethiopia- the birthplace of coffee. The coffee that grows naturally here was the beginning of coffee, as we know it. With time, the beans found their way to the Yemen port of Mocca where merchants and traders first tasted coffee. It can be argued that all fine coffee cultivars can be traced to their beginnings in Ethiopia.

For years, Yirgacheffe was little known in specialty coffee circles; all the glory was paid to Harrar and Sidamo. But as the practice and quality control for washed processes improved, so did Yirgacheffe’s notoriety. Increasingly, it was separated as extraordinary coffee, not automatically blended into Sidamo lots. More washing stations popped up in the region as demand grew for Yirgacheffe.

This is a great example of how demand can shape supply in the coffee world. Because the consumer tasted the difference, the producer can process accordingly, and get a better price for his yield. Because small farmers rely on their local washing station, farmer cooperatives have emerged. The cooperative structure not only regulates the quality of processing, but it focuses the needs of the producers and guarantees sustainability on all fronts. This Yirgacheffe is certified organic. No chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used and these practices are completely traceable through certification.

We roast this coffee to the Full City stage. Just after the second crack, we want the coffees sugars to develop enough to balance out its otherwise extreme fruity qualities.

Cupping Notes

Elegant body with a clean, round acidity. Distinct notes of citrus and floral aroma, specifically bergamot and sweet lemon peel. Long, pleasing finish.