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The Story and Origins of Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Washed Worka Heirloom Specialty Coffee Beans

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional barista exchange - Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style). Introduction: This bean comes 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 Union in the same year.

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Introduction

This coffee originates from a single farm in Ethiopia and is 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 Gedeb district, established in 2005, and joined the renowned Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU) in the same year. It is known for producing high-quality natural processed Yirgacheffe coffee. The Worka Cooperative has approximately 300 coffee farmers. YCFCU was established in 2002 and includes 26 other cooperatives, serving over 45,000 coffee farmers.

Flavor Profile

Distinct floral notes, with intense citrus aromas in both dry and wet fragrance. The front palate features lemon, kumquat, white grape juice, and diverse flavors. The middle to back palate presents rich citrus sweetness with soda-like richness. The personality is distinct, prominent, and exceptionally rare.

Brewing Method

Hand-pour for washed Worka: 15g of coffee, ground to medium-fine (Fuji Rotor 3.5 setting), V60 dripper, water temperature 90-92°C. First pour with 30g water for 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to halfway before continuing the pour. Slowly pour until reaching 225g, avoiding the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Guangzhou
Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Raw/roasted: Coffee roasted beans
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 landrace
Processing Station: Worka Cooperative
Flavor Notes: Lemon, kumquat, white grape juice

Regional Background

Yirgacheffe itself is a small town with approximately 20,000 people. The three neighboring small producing regions—Wenago, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya—are also classified under the Yirgacheffe region because their coffee flavors are nearly identical to those from Yirgacheffe. Both culturally and geographically, Yirgacheffe is similar to neighboring Sidamo, but Yirgacheffe seems more favored with exceptional natural conditions. Top-quality Yirgacheffe coffee features floral notes, bright citrus fruit acidity, lemon-toned aromas, and a silky smooth mouthfeel.

Compared to the traditional natural processed Harrar region, natural processed Yirgacheffe is not as common. As the region where Ethiopia's first washed processing station was established, coffee enthusiasts are more familiar with the washed Yirgacheffe known for its elegant lemon and citrus character.

Washed processed coffee flavors are less likely to carry wild characteristics, possessing pure and refreshing qualities suitable for light roast levels. This washed Ethiopian coffee can achieve the highest G1 grade, indicating very few defects.