What are the characteristics of Yirgacheffe coffee beans? Introduction to the flavor and taste of sun-dried Aricha

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FrontStreet Coffee: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee Characteristics and Aricha Flavor Introduction

The coffee trees of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe were originally cultivated by European monks (somewhat similar to Belgian monks growing wheat to brew beer), later managed by farmers or cooperatives. Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee is actually constructed from surrounding coffee communities or cooperatives, including Idido near Misty Valley, Harfusa, Hama, and Beloya, all using washed processing, though some exceptional beans are intentionally sun-dried to enhance charming fruit aromas and richness.

Coffee trees are naturally scattered in forests, fields, and backyards. During harvest season, Ethiopian coffee trading companies visit towns to purchase coffee beans collected by farmers, ultimately auctioning them for export under the "Yirgacheffe" brand.

FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe Flavor

Although FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe beans are small in size, they are gentle, elegant, sweet, and delightful. When brewed by a barista using a pour-over kettle according to the roast level, FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe displays unique lemon, floral, and honey-like sweet aromas, with soft fruit acidity and citrus flavors, presenting a refreshing and bright taste. Without milk or sugar, let the rich texture and unique soft floral notes brush across your taste buds, leaving endless aftertaste.

FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe exudes extremely complex aromas and demonstrates exceptional taste that is difficult to describe. Generally, the dry aroma of FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe releases intense fruit fragrances with heavy dried fruit notes of strawberry, mango, and apricot jam. The wet aroma is like sweet syrup, resembling thick apricot pulp wrapped in rustic honey or chocolate. The entrance is not intense, with medium body, acidity that's not prominent but lively and bright, much like fruit tea.

The phrase "coffee enters the mouth, a hundred flowers bloom" perfectly describes FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe coffee, creating a refreshing sensation that stimulates the taste buds and nasal olfactory cells. Besides the floral aroma, the delicate body feels like silk massaging in the mouth, creating a wonderful tactile experience. Currently, many coffee chemists have begun studying the microclimate and soil conditions around Yirgacheffe to establish cultivation formulas for specialty coffee.

FrontStreet Coffee Shares Brewing Methods for FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe Sun-Dried Aricha Flavor

Brewing: V60 dripper, 15g coffee, water temperature 86°C, grind size 3.5, water-to-coffee ratio close to 1:15, 27g water for blooming, blooming time 28s,分段: 27-105-88, total time 1:50 (timing starts from blooming)

Taste: Smooth, much richer flavors with layered texture, enhanced fermented berry sweetness

The produced wet aroma of fermented berry fruit wine makes it hard to believe this is FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe, though personally I don't particularly enjoy this wet aroma. However, from the extremely smooth entrance to the delicate body, and the emergence of ripe fruit's sweet and sour notes, it's truly impressive. The sweetness exceeds any Yirgacheffe I've tasted before. The aftertaste performance is also excellent, truly deserving the title of "fruit bomb" - basically guaranteed to leave a sweet taste in your mouth for half an hour after drinking.

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