Origin of Washed Kochere Yirgacheffe Coffee and How Yirgacheffe Coffee Bean Grades Are Classified

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Yirgacheffe: The Jewel of Ethiopian Coffee

Yirgacheffe itself is a small town with a population of about 20,000. The three neighboring small producing areas—Wenago, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya—are also classified under the Yirgacheffe region because their coffee flavors are almost identical to those of Yirgacheffe. Both culturally and geographically, Yirgacheffe is similar to the nearby Sidamo, but Yirgacheffe seems to be especially favored with unique advantages. Top-quality Yirgacheffe coffee features floral notes, bright citrus acidity, lemon-toned aromas, and a silky smooth mouthfeel.

Kochere: Excellence in Coffee Processing

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

Flavor Profile

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

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)

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

Contact: 020-38364473

Ingredients: Roasted to order, house-roasted

Shelf Life: 30 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk

Taste: Acidic coffee beans

Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Ethiopia

Coffee Type: Yirgacheffe coffee

Roast Degree: Light roast

Ethiopia's Coffee Regions

Ethiopia has eight main coffee-producing regions: Nekempte (Lekempti) Gimbi, Limu, Illubabor, Djimma, Harrar, Teppi/Bebeka, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe. Among these, the more well-known specialty coffee producing regions are Nekempte (Lekempti), Limu, Harrar, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe.

Yirgacheffe Grading System

Yirgacheffe's grading system is not determined by bean size but rather by the proportion of defective beans among all beans. Commonly seen are washed G2 and natural G3 Yirgacheffe. G1 is the highest grade—only Yirgacheffe with the lowest defect rate and most excellent quality, further selected by hand, can be rated as Grade 1.

Coffee Specifications

Country: Ethiopia

Grade: G1

Region: Yirgacheffe

Roast Level: Light roast

Processing Method: Washed

Variety: Local indigenous varieties

Kochere Region Details

Kochere is located 25 kilometers southeast of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, and is a small producing area that has become prosperous through coffee production. It is one of Yirgacheffe's three famous micro-regions. The local population is about 100,000 people, with coffee beans as their main source of income. This region's processing equipment is very advanced. The renowned coffee review website Coffee Review gave Kochere washed beans a high rating of 94 points.

Brewing Instructions

Hand-poured Yirgacheffe: 15g of coffee, ground to medium-fine consistency (using Fuji grinder at 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 wait until the water level drops to half before continuing. Slowly pour until reaching 225g total, avoiding the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Regional Context

Ethiopia has eight main coffee-producing regions: Nekempte (Lekempti) Gimbi, Limu, Illubabor, Djimma, Harrar, Teppi/Bebeka, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe. Among these, the more well-known specialty coffee producing 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.

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