How to Properly Enjoy Yirgacheffe Washed Kochere Coffee and Kochere Coffee Bean Prices

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Coffee Information

Country: Ethiopia

Grade: G1

Region: Yirgacheffe

Roast Level: Light Roast

Processing Method: Washed

Variety: Local Landrace

Kochere Region

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

Brewing Method

Hand-poured Yirgacheffe. 15g of coffee grounds, medium-fine grind (Fuji ghost tooth grinder setting 3.5), V60 dripper, water temperature 91-93°C. First pour 30g of water, bloom for 27 seconds. Pour to 105g and stop, wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to halfway, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Ethiopian Coffee Regions

Ethiopia has eight main coffee-growing regions: Nekempte (Lekempti), Gimbi, Limu, Illubabor, 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, which shows 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 - Wenago, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya - produce coffee with flavors almost identical to Yirgacheffe, so they are also classified under the Yirgacheffe regional category. Yirgacheffe shares similar cultural and geographical environments with neighboring Sidamo, but Yirgacheffe seems to be particularly blessed with exceptional natural conditions. Top-quality Yirgacheffe coffee features floral notes, bright citrus acidity, lemon-like 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, with coffee-related production activities becoming their main economic source. Due to the income from coffee production, the local standard of living is significantly better than many Ethiopian villages, with well-established health facilities, higher education institutions, and other amenities. Advanced processing equipment allows Kochere region's coffee to consistently achieve high levels of performance in washed processing, delivering clean sweetness with complex notes of molasses and citrus.

Flavor Profile

Jasmine floral aroma, lemon, bergamot, honey, black tea

Product Information

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

Yirgacheffe Grading System

Yirgacheffe's grading system is not determined by bean size but rather by the proportion of defective beans in the total green beans. Typically, you'll find washed G2 and natural G3 Yirgacheffe, with G1 being the highest grade. Only Yirgacheffe with the lowest defect rate and most excellent quality, after undergoing manual selection, can be rated as Grade 1.

Important Notice :

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Tel:020 38364473