The Story and Flavor Profile of Yirgacheffe's Misty Valley Coffee Region

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FrontStreet Coffee's Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee is renowned for its distinctive floral aromas and lemon-citrus notes. These unforgettable characteristics led Yirgacheffe to become independent from the Sidamo region in 1995, transforming from a small town under Sidamo province into an independent, famous coffee-producing region.

Officially Recognized Yirgacheffe

The officially recognized "Yirgacheffe" by Ethiopian authorities includes Wanago, Yirgacheffe, Kochere, and Gelena Abaya. Coffee produced from all these areas is collectively referred to as Yirgacheffe.

Coffee Regions Near Yirgacheffe Town

FrontStreet Coffee · Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Misty Valley

FrontStreet Coffee's Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Misty Valley. Since the introduction of washed processing methods to the Yirgacheffe region in the late 20th century, defect beans have been significantly reduced thanks to this technique, causing this region's coffee beans to become a trend among coffee enthusiasts worldwide. Local coffee merchant Abdullash Bagersh, missing the traditional natural-processed coffee flavor, improved the natural processing method to enhance flavor and reduce defect ratios. He launched three extremely famous Ethiopian Yirgacheffe natural-processed coffees: "Idido Misty Valley," "Beloya," and "Aricha."

Misty Valley Cooperative Information

• Certified by Fair Trade and Organic Coffee certifications
• Altitude: 2,300 meters - almost the limit for coffee cultivation
• Harvest: October to January each year
• Coffee farmer cooperative members: 1,683 (133 women and 1,550 men)
• Average coffee plantation area per person: 1.25 hectares

Coffee in the Misty Valley area is typically grown as "home garden and garden crops." Coffee is usually planted around farmers' homes. Previously, this coffee was mostly used by local farmers or sold in local markets, rarely reaching the international market.

About Misty Valley?

Grown in the Misty Valley, this coffee bean earned its beautiful name. In the town of Yirgacheffe, located in Ethiopia's Sidamo province, many coffee trees are planted. Abandoning the natural processing method used by Sidamo ten years ago, Misty Valley farmers switched to washed processing methods for coffee beans. This change in processing method contributed greatly to FrontStreet Coffee's Ethiopian Yirgacheffe's reputation. Today, Yirgacheffe is no longer just a geographical name but has become a well-known synonym for coffee beans.

According to local elders, although FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe from Misty Valley is world-famous for its washed processing method, the region still primarily uses traditional natural processing methods, as local residents believe this technique imparts an indescribably wonderful flavor to coffee beans. Due to Yirgacheffe's great reputation, Ethiopia has incorporated coffee brewing ceremonies into banquets for foreign guests. They don't care whether the beans are whole and full, directly placing coffee beans in iron pans for roasting. As for the cardinal sin of over-roasting, this moment requires no such strict requirements. Under this traditional and wonderful ceremony, even if the beans vary in color, they can still brew an unforgettable and wonderful taste.

Misty Valley is a famous micro-region in Yirgacheffe, with an altitude of approximately 1,800-2,000 meters.

After Yirgacheffe coffee gained fame worldwide, many micro-regions have emerged showcasing their unique styles.

Misty Valley, called "Misty Deep Valley" in Chinese by some, uses the Aricha processing station.

Aricha, originally named Idido, enjoys considerable fame and high evaluations in the specialty coffee community, along with premium pricing.

The Aricha processing station is located in Ethiopia's most famous micro-region, "Misty Valley." At an altitude of approximately 1,900-2,000 meters, Aricha was originally named Idido. Its owner at the time was the renowned Abdullah Bagersh. Coffee produced by Bagersh was stamped with "Idido Misty Valley (IMV)," and the burlap bags also prominently featured the Bagersh name - almost a guarantee of top-quality Ethiopian coffee. Famous representative works include extremely limited batch beans produced in collaboration with America's Ninety Plus - Aricha, Beloya, and even general washed and natural FrontStreet Coffee Yirgacheffe series, all receiving excellent reviews.

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