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Introduction to the Origin, Development, History, and Culture of Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Washed Woka Heirloom Specialty Coffee Beans

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Introduction: These beans come from a single farm in Ethiopia, processed by the Worka cooperative. Alemayehu Alako farm is a member of the Worka cooperative. The Worka cooperative is located in the southern part of the Gedeb district, established in 2005, and joined the renowned Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU) in the same year.

Introduction

This coffee comes from a single farm in Ethiopia, processed by the Worka Cooperative. Alemayehu Alako's farm is a member of the Worka Cooperative.

The Worka Cooperative is located in the southern part of the Gedeb district and was established in 2005. In the same year, it joined the renowned Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU), known for producing high-quality natural processed Yirgacheffe coffee. The Worka Cooperative has approximately 300 coffee farmers. The YCFCU was established in 2002 and includes 26 other cooperatives, serving over 45,000 coffee farmers.

Flavor Profile

The coffee features distinctive floral aromas, with rich citrus notes in both dry and wet aromas. The front palate presents lemon, kumquat, and white grape juice flavors, creating a diverse and vibrant taste experience. The mid-to-late palate delivers rich citrus acidity with soda-like sweetness. Its personality is distinct and prominent, making it a truly rare find.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Light roast
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Ethiopia
Roast Degree: Light roast

Coffee Details

Ethiopia Washed Yirgacheffe Worka G1

Country: Ethiopia
Grade: G1
Region: Worka
Roast Level: Light roast
Processing Method: Washed
Variety: Local heirloom
Processing Station: Worka Cooperative
Flavor Notes: Lemon, kumquat, white grape juice

Region Information

Yirgacheffe itself is a small town with approximately 20,000 inhabitants. The three neighboring small regions—Wenago, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya—produce coffee with flavors virtually identical to Yirgacheffe, so they are also classified under the Yirgacheffe regional designation. Both culturally and geographically, Yirgacheffe is similar to the neighboring Sidamo region, but Yirgacheffe seems to enjoy exceptionally favorable natural conditions. Top-quality Yirgacheffe coffee features floral notes, bright citrus fruit acidity, lemon-like characteristics, and a silky smooth mouthfeel.

Compared to the traditionally natural-processed Harrar region, natural-processed Yirgacheffe is not as common. As the region where Ethiopia's first washing station was established, Yirgacheffe is more familiar to coffee enthusiasts for its washed processed coffee, known for elegant lemon and citrus characteristics.

Washed processed coffee flavors tend to be less wild, featuring pure and refreshing qualities that are suitable for light roast levels. This washed Ethiopian coffee achieves the highest G1 grade, indicating it has very few defects.

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