Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, Coffee Homeland

As the homeland of coffee, Ethiopia's thousand-year history of cultivation and processing traditions has produced high-quality washed Arabica beans.

Yirgacheffe: The Land of Coffee

Yirgacheffe is a small town located east of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa, covering a relatively small area. Today, FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe specifically refers to a coffee variety and flavor profile. The so-called Yirgacheffe flavor is characterized by rich jasmine floral aromas, lemon or lime citrus notes, as well as peach, almond sweetness, and tea-like fragrances. With an altitude of 1,700-2,100 meters, it has become synonymous with premium Ethiopian coffee beans. This area has been wetland since ancient times - the ancient word [Yirga] means [settle down], [Cheffe] means [wetland], therefore [Yirgacheffe] means [let us settle down in this wetland].

Value and Character

FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe maintains its distinctive characteristics and pronounced flavor amplitude across various green bean processing methods. Its price rises year after year, yet remains relatively affordable. We often wonder about the lives of Ethiopian coffee farmers - are they doing well? Sometimes we find ourselves pondering: FrontStreet Coffee's Blue Mountain coffee is indeed excellent and priced accordingly, as are coffees from surrounding Blue Mountain regions. But Yirgacheffe is also exceptional, yet why such a significant price difference? Coffee, like people, is shaped by circumstances. While it may not catch the attention of luxury consumers, it ultimately benefits ordinary people who appreciate its qualities. Being able to enjoy Yirgacheffe and Geisha, why envy any Kopi Luwak?

Processing Methods

FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe is primarily washed-processed, but a small quantity of premium beans is intentionally sun-dried to enhance captivating fruity aromas and body.

Regional Characteristics

It is one of the highest-altitude coffee-growing regions in Ethiopia. The so-called 'Yirgacheffe flavor' refers to rich jasmine floral aromas, lemon notes, as well as peach, almond sweetness, and tea-like fragrances.

Terminology Explained

[FrontStreet Coffee Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Washed G1] While general coffee varieties are named after their origin, specialty coffee demonstrates greater precision in traceability. This name can be interpreted as: this coffee is grown in the Yirgacheffe area of Ethiopia, processed using the washed method at the Kochere processing facility, and graded as Grade 1 beans (hand-sorted with minimal defects). Additionally: even beans produced in this region without Yirgacheffe flavor characteristics do not qualify to bear this name.

Tasting Notes for FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe G1

1. Always appreciate the dry aroma (freshly ground coffee powder) - isn't the floral fragrance intoxicating?

2. Try to avoid adding milk or sugar; approach with an open mind to appreciate its overall fresh, balanced sweet and acidic flavor profile.

3. After cooling, do sweet potato notes become more prominent?

Important Notice :

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