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Yirgacheffe Kochere: Regional Flavor Characteristics and Brewing Guide

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe has earned global acclaim for its pristine and sophisticated flavor profile. The greater Yirgacheffe production zone comprises Abaya, Borena, Wenago, Yirgacheffe, and Kochere—with Kochere standing out as an exceptionally important washed coffee processing region. The washed processing method most faithfully captures the essential flavor characteristics of the local terroir. In this guide, we delve into...

Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe: Kochere Coffee Region Profile

Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe is renowned worldwide for its clean and delicate flavors. The broader Yirgacheffe production area includes Abaya, Borena, Wenago, Yirgacheffe, and Kochere, with Kochere being one of the most important washed processing regions in the area.

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'll find washed Grade 2 and natural Grade 3 Yirgacheffe. Grade 1 represents the highest quality level—only Yirgacheffe with the lowest defect rate and most exceptional quality, which has undergone additional manual selection, can be rated as Grade 1.

The washed processing method最能反映产区当地基本风味的. Today, we'll explore the fundamental flavor characteristics of the Kochere region by brewing FrontStreet Coffee's Yirgacheffe Kochere washed coffee beans.

Coffee Profile: Yirgacheffe Kochere

Origin: Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe, Kochere
Altitude: 1,800-2,200 meters
Variety: Heirloom, local native varieties
Processing: Washed

Yirgacheffe Kochere coffee beans

Brewing Method for Yirgacheffe Kochere

V60 dripper, water temperature 89-92°C, coffee-to-water ratio 1:15, using 15g of coffee grounds to 225g of water. Grind setting: BG#5F (80% pass-through rate on China #20 standard sieve). Three-stage extraction.

First stage - Bloom: Use twice the amount of water as coffee grounds (30-40g), pour from the center and circle outward to wet all grounds. Bloom for approximately 25-30 seconds.

Second stage - Pour: Start pouring from the center and circle outward, avoiding the edges between coffee grounds and filter paper. Pour until reaching 120-130g, then proceed to the next stage once the coffee bed becomes visible.

Third stage - Pour: Pour directly from the center to reach 225g total. When the extraction completes at the 2-minute mark (including bloom time), remove the coffee grounds.

Brewing demonstration of Yirgacheffe Kochere coffee

Flavor Characteristics

Aroma: Sweet citrus and fruit notes with orange blossom fragrance

Acidity: Bright lemon and citrus-like acidity

Sweetness: Medium, with fruity sweetness

Body: Medium

Finish: Black tea notes

Hot temperature profile: Balanced sweet and sour notes

Cool temperature profile: Lively acidity

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