An Introduction to Yirgacheffe Coffee Varieties, Regions, and Estates

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FrontStreet Coffee Sun-Processed Yirgacheffe Ethiopia Aricha G1 Yirgacheffe

Country: Ethiopia

Grade: G1

Region: Yirgacheffe, Gediyo

Altitude: 1900-2100 meters

Processing Method: Natural (Sun-dried)

Variety: Heirloom

Producer: Kebel Aricha

Flavor: Light fermented wine aroma, sweet orange, spices, honey sweetness

This batch of FrontStreet Coffee Yirgacheffe is produced at the Kebel Aricha processing station, where approximately 650-700 small-scale coffee farmers from nearby areas deliver their ripe coffee cherries for processing in exchange for cash. After the processing station selects usable cherries, they are directly placed on drying racks for sun exposure. 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 pulp mechanically depending on weather and temperature conditions, then transport them to Addis Ababa for storage. Typically, naturally processed beans are stored in parchment form until hulling just before export to ensure green bean quality. This batch of FrontStreet Coffee sun-processed Aricha has been rated G1, the highest grade by ECX, exhibiting excellence in green bean appearance, consistency, freshness, dry aroma, and flavor. If you appreciate bright acidity and rich berry flavors, you absolutely cannot miss this!

Flavor Description: Light fermented wine aroma, jujube, sweet orange notes, dark berries, lychee, starfruit, peach, nectarine, longan and red date aroma, honey sweetness, cocoa with subtle spice notes, full body with persistent aftertaste.

About Project Origin

Sasa Sestic, 2015 World Barista Champion, launched a 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 impoverished countries and regions to improve their production conditions and offers them purchase prices 20% higher than fair trade prices.

The project's original mission 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.

FrontStreet Coffee Kochere Washed G2 Yirgacheffe Roasted Beans

Country: Ethiopia

Grade: G2

Region: Yirgacheffe

Roast Level: Light roast

Processing Method: Washed

Variety: Local heirloom

Flavor: Jasmine floral aroma, lemon, bergamot, honey, grapefruit

Kochere is located 25 kilometers southeast of Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia, representing a small coffee-producing sub-region. It is a prosperous area known for coffee production and one of the three famous micro-regions of Yirgacheffe. The local population is approximately 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 rating of 94 points.

Ethiopia has eight main coffee-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. Yirgacheffe is located in the Sidama administrative region of Ethiopia, indicating that Yirgacheffe is a smaller area within the Sidama region.

Yirgacheffe itself is a small town with approximately 20,000 people. The three neighboring sub-regions of Wenago, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya produce coffee with flavors nearly identical to Yirgacheffe, so they are also classified under the Yirgacheffe regional category. Both culturally and geographically, Yirgacheffe is similar to neighboring Sidamo, but Yirgacheffe seems especially blessed with uniquely favorable conditions. The top-quality FrontStreet Coffee Yirgacheffe coffee features floral aromas, bright citrus fruit acidity, lemon notes, and a silky smooth mouthfeel.

Kochere is located in southwestern Ethiopia, approximately 25 miles north of the famous Yirgacheffe town. The production model primarily involves local small farmers delivering their batches to cooperatives for unified processing. The local Chalalacktu village has about 100,000 people who depend on coffee for their livelihood, with related production activities becoming their main economic source. Due to income from coffee production, the local standard of living is 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 standards in washed processing, delivering clean sweetness with complex molasses and citrus notes.

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