Yirgacheffe Washed Kochere Flavor Profile & Characteristics

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In Ethiopia, there are eight main coffee bean producing regions: Nekempte (Lekempti), Gimbi, Limu, Illubabor, Djimma, Harrar, Teppi/Bebeka, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe. Among these, the more renowned specialty coffee regions are Nekempte (Lekempti), Limu, Harrar, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe.

The grading system for Yirgacheffe is not determined by bean size but rather by the proportion of defective beans in the total batch. Typically, you'll find washed Grade 2 and natural Grade 3 Yirgacheffe. Grade 1 represents the highest level, where only the finest Yirgacheffe beans with the lowest defect rates undergo manual selection to be classified as Grade 1.

Coffee Information

Country: Ethiopia
Grade: G1
Region: Yirgacheffe
Roast Level: Light Roast
Processing Method: Washed
Variety: Local Landrace

Brewing Instructions

For pour-over Yirgacheffe: Use 15g of coffee ground to medium-fine (Fuji Rux grinder setting 3.5), V60 dripper, water temperature 91-93°C. First pour 30g of water and let bloom for 27 seconds. Continue pouring to 105g, then pause until the water level drops to halfway. Slowly continue pouring until reaching 225g total. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, total extraction time 2:00.

Kochere Region

Kochere is located 25 kilometers southeast of Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia, a small producing region that has prospered from coffee production. It is one of the three famous micro-regions in Yirgacheffe. The local population is about 100,000 people, with coffee beans as their main source of income. The processing and equipment in this region are very advanced. The renowned coffee review website Coffee Review gave Kochere washed beans a high score of 94 points.

In Ethiopia, there are eight main coffee bean producing regions: Nekempte (Lekempti), Gimbi, Limu, Illubador, Djimma, Harrar, Teppi/Bebeka, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe. Among these, the more well-known specialty coffee regions are Nekempte (Lekempti), Limu, Harrar, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe. Yirgacheffe is located in the Sidama administrative region of Ethiopia, showing that Yirgacheffe is a smaller area within the Sidama region.

Yirgacheffe itself is a small town with about 20,000 people. The three neighboring small regions of Wenago, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya produce coffee with flavors almost identical to Yirgacheffe, so they are also classified under the Yirgacheffe region. Whether in culture or geographical environment, Yirgacheffe is similar to nearby Sidamo, but Yirgacheffe seems especially favored with unique natural conditions. Top-quality Yirgacheffe coffee features floral notes, bright citrus acidity, lemon-toned aromas, and a silky smooth mouthfeel.

Kochere is located in southwestern Ethiopia, about 25 miles north of the famous Yirgacheffe town. The production model mainly involves local small farmers sending their batches to cooperatives for unified processing. The local Chalalacktu village has about 100,000 people who depend on coffee for their livelihood. Coffee-related production activities have become their main economic source. Due to the income from coffee production, the local living standards are much better than many Ethiopian villages, with complete health facilities, higher education institutions, and other infrastructure. Advanced processing equipment allows Kochere region's coffee to maintain high standards in washed processing, featuring clean sweetness with complex molasses and citrus notes.

Flavor Profile

Jasmine floral, lemon, bergamot, honey, black tea

Product Details

Manufacturer: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: Roasted to order, in-house roasted
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste: Acidity
Bean State: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Ethiopia
Coffee Type: Yirgacheffe coffee
Roast Level: Light roast

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