Popular Brands of Yirgacheffe Washed Kochere Coffee & Brewing Steps

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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 region prosperous from coffee production and one of the three famous micro-regions in Yirgacheffe. The local population is about 100,000 people, with coffee beans as the 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 score of 94 points.

Brewing Method

Hand-poured Yirgacheffe: 15g of coffee, ground to medium-fine consistency (using Fuji's ghost tooth burr grinder at setting 3.5), V60 dripper, water temperature 91-93°C. First pour 30g of water and let it bloom for 27 seconds. Pour up to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio is 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, 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 - Wenago, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya - produce coffee with flavors almost identical to Yirgacheffe, so they are also classified under the Yirgacheffe regional classification. Yirgacheffe is similar to neighboring Sidamo in both culture and geographical environment, but Yirgacheffe seems to be especially favored with uniquely advantageous conditions. Top-quality Yirgacheffe coffee features floral notes, bright citrus acidity, lemon tones, 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, and related production activities have become their main economic source. Due to the income from coffee production, the local standard of living is much better than many Ethiopian villages, with complete health facilities, higher education institutions, and other infrastructure. Advanced processing equipment has enabled Kochere region's coffee to consistently maintain high standards 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

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

Contact: 020-38364473

Ingredients: Roasted to order, 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

Yirgacheffe Grading System

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.

The grading system for Yirgacheffe is not determined by bean size but by the proportion of defective beans in the total green beans. Typically, you can find washed G2 and natural G3 Yirgacheffe. G1 is the highest grade, where Yirgacheffe with the lowest defect rate and most excellent quality undergoes additional hand sorting to be classified as Grade 1.

Important Notice :

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