The Story Behind Ethiopian Natural Yirgacheffe Aricha G1 Specialty Coffee Beans

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About Project Origin

Sasa Sestic, the 2015 World Barista Champion, launched a green bean sourcing project called Project Origin three years ago with his business team at ONA Coffee. This project works directly with coffee farming households in impoverished countries and regions to improve their production conditions and provides them with purchase prices that are 20% higher than fair trade prices.

The original intention behind this project also includes strengthening the connection between roasters and coffee farmers, as well as guiding farmers to cultivate high-quality coffee beans. To date, Sasa has established relationships with coffee growers from eight countries, including Brazil, Panama, India, Ethiopia, El Salvador, and Costa Rica.

Hand-poured sun-dried Yirgacheffe Aricha. 15g of coffee grounds, medium-fine grind (Fuji Royal's ghost tooth burr grinder at 3.5 setting), V60 dripper, water temperature 90-92°C. First pour with 30g of water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to halfway before continuing to pour. Slowly pour until reaching 225g total, discarding the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio of 1:15, total extraction time 2:00.

Processing Method: Natural

This batch of Yirgacheffe coffee is produced at the Kebel Aricha processing station, where approximately 650-700 small coffee farmers from nearby areas bring their ripe coffee cherries for processing in exchange for cash. After the processing station selects usable cherries, they are placed directly on drying racks for sun exposure. During the first few days of drying, the cherries are turned every 2-3 hours to prevent over-fermentation. After four to six weeks of sun drying, depending on weather and temperature conditions, workers mechanically remove the outer fruit pulp before transporting the beans to Addis Ababa for storage. Typically, naturally processed beans are stored in parchment form until dehulling just before export to ensure green bean quality. This batch of natural processed Aricha was rated G1 (Grade 1) by the ECX, demonstrating excellent quality from bean appearance and consistency to freshness, dry aroma, and flavor. If you enjoy bright acidity and rich berry flavors, you absolutely cannot miss this!

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Aricha G1

Country: Ethiopia

Grade: G1

Region: Yirgacheffe, Gedio

Altitude: 1,900-2,100 meters

Variety: Heirloom

Producer: Kebel Aricha

Flavor: Light fermented wine aroma, sweet orange, spices, honey sweetness

Flavor Description: Light fermented wine notes, jujube, sweet citrus tones, dark berries, lychee, starfruit, peach, nectarine, longan and red date aroma, honey sweetness, cocoa with subtle spice notes, full body with lingering aftertaste

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)

Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

Contact: 020-38364473

Ingredients: House-roasted

Shelf Life: 30 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk

Taste Profile: Acidic

Bean State: Roasted coffee beans

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Ethiopia

Coffee Type: Yirgacheffe

Roast Level: Light roast

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