Yirgacheffe Natural Aricha G1 Flavor Profile - Which Brand is Best

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Yirgacheffe Coffee Classification

Yirgacheffe coffee is classified into two main categories based on different processing methods for raw coffee beans:

Category A: Washed Processing
The grade standards are established by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), classified as Gr-1, Gr-2, where smaller Arabic numbers indicate higher grades. Grade 1 Yirgacheffe has a distinctive style, with citrus and floral notes blended into the coffee liquid—a flavor that everyone finds irresistible;

Category B: Natural Processing
The grades are classified as Gr-1, Gr-3, Gr-4, Gr-5. Similarly, the highest grade G1 natural Yirgacheffe has rich fruit aroma. Opening a bag of freshly roasted G1 natural Yirgacheffe coffee can subvert everyone's original understanding of coffee. Only those who have tasted the highest grade natural Yirgacheffe will believe that coffee is truly a fruit.

Hand Brew Natural Yirgacheffe Aricha Recipe

Hand-brewed natural Yirgacheffe Aricha. 15g of coffee grounds, medium-fine grind (Fuji Royal #3.5 grind setting), V60 dripper, 90-92°C water temperature. First pour with 30g water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops halfway before continuing to pour. Slowly pour until reaching 225g total. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

The Origins and Terroir of Yirgacheffe

Initially, Yirgacheffe coffee trees were cultivated by European monks (somewhat similar to Belgian monks growing grain for brewing beer), later managed by farmers or cooperatives. Yirgacheffe is actually composed of surrounding coffee communities or cooperatives, including Idido near Misty Valley, Harfusa, Hama, and Beloya—all using washed processing, though some exceptional beans are intentionally processed naturally to enhance charming fruit aromas and body. These mountain villages are shrouded in mist, with spring-like seasons year-round. Summer brings gentle breezes—cool but not hot, rainy but not damp—while winter avoids frost damage, nurturing a unique regional flavor of citrus and floral notes. Coffee trees are mostly planted in farmers' backyards or intercropped with other agricultural crops. Each household's production is limited, making it typical pastoral coffee. Nearly all award-winning Yirgacheffe beans come from these coffee villages and communities.

Coffee Details

Processing Method: Natural

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Aricha G1

Country: Ethiopia

Grade: G1

Region: Yirgacheffe, Gediyo

Altitude: 1900-2100 meters

Variety: Heirloom

Producer: Kebel Aricha

Flavor Profile: Light fermented wine aroma, sweet citrus, spices, honey sweetness

About Project Origin

Sasa Sestic, 2015 World Barista Champion, launched the green bean sourcing project called Project Origin three years ago with his business team at ONA Coffee. This project directly collaborates with coffee farmers in poor countries and regions, improving their production conditions and offering them purchase prices 20% higher than fair trade prices.

The original intention of this project also includes strengthening the connection between roasters and coffee farmers, while 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.

Flavor Description

Light fermented wine aroma, jujube, sweet citrus notes, dark berries, lychee, starfruit, peach, juicy peach, longan and red date fragrance, honey sweetness, cocoa with subtle spice notes, full body with persistent aftertaste

Product Information

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

This batch of Yirgacheffe was produced at the Kebel Aricha processing station, where approximately 650-700 small coffee farmers deliver their ripe coffee cherries for processing in exchange for cash. After the processing station screens usable cherries, they are placed directly on raised beds for sun drying. 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 natural processing, workers remove the outer fruit pulp by machine, depending on weather and temperature conditions, then transport to Addis for storage. Usually, naturally processed beans are stored in parchment form until just before export to ensure green bean quality. This batch of natural Aricha was rated G1—the highest grade—by ECX. From green bean appearance, consistency, freshness to dry aroma and flavor, everything is excellent. If you love bright acidity and rich berry flavors, you absolutely cannot miss this!

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