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Yirgacheffe Kochere Region Flavor Characteristics Yirgacheffe Kochere Coffee Bean Brewing Guide

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Yirgacheffe Kochere Region Flavor Characteristics Yirgacheffe Kochere Coffee Bean Brewing Guide Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe is renowned worldwide for its clean and delicate flavors. The broader Yirgacheffe production area includes Abaya, Borena, Wenago, Yirgacheffe, and Kochere, among which Kochere is a very important washed coffee processing region in this area.

Flavor Characteristics and Brewing Guide for Yirgacheffe Kochere

Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe is renowned worldwide for its clean and delicate flavors. The broader Yirgacheffe production area includes Abaya, Borena, Wenago, Yirgacheffe, and Kochere. Among these, Kochere stands out as a particularly important washed coffee processing region.

The washed processing method best reflects the fundamental flavor characteristics of the growing region. Today, let's explore the basic flavor profile of the Kochere region by brewing washed Yirgacheffe Kochere coffee beans from FrontStreet Coffee!

Coffee Information

Origin: Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe, Kochere

Altitude: 1800-2200 meters

Variety: Heirloom (local native varieties)

Processing: Washed

Brewing Recipe

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 with China #20 standard sieve). Three-pour extraction method.

First Pour (Blooming): Use twice the amount of water as coffee grounds (30-40g). Pour from the center of the coffee grounds, spiraling outward to wet all grounds evenly. Bloom for approximately 25-30 seconds.

Second Pour: Start from the center and spiral outward, avoiding the edges where coffee meets the filter paper. Pour to approximately 120-130g, then wait until the coffee bed becomes visible before beginning the next pour.

Third Pour: Pour directly from the center to reach 225g total. The entire extraction (including bloom time) should complete by 2 minutes. Once finished, remove the coffee grounds.

Flavor Profile

Aroma: Sweet citrus and fruit notes with orange blossom fragrance

Acidity: Bright lemon and citrus acidity

Sweetness: Moderate, with clean fruit sweetness

Body: Medium

Finish: Black tea sensation

Hot Temperature Notes: Balanced sweet and sour

Cool Temperature Notes: Lively acidity

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