Yirgacheffe G1: Africa's Most Revolutionary Coffee Flavor - Arabica Typica

For coffee enthusiasts in China, Yirgacheffe is like the first batch of foreign masterpieces such as "Jane Eyre" and "The Red and the Black" that were imported after the restrictions were lifted... I still remember the excitement and surprise of tasting it for the first time six years ago.

In the ancient language of Yirgacheffe, "yirga" means "to settle down" and "cheffe" means "wetland," so its original meaning is "let us settle and make a living in this wetland." This small town is located east of the East African Rift Valley and is truly not large in area. Today's Yirgacheffe specifically refers to a coffee variety and flavor profile. The so-called Yirgacheffe flavor refers to rich jasmine floral aroma, lemon or lime citrus fragrance, as well as peach, almond sweetness, and tea-like notes.

The popularity of Yirgacheffe was largely influenced by the specialty coffee trend since the millennium. Its floral and fruity aromas, along with citrus flavors, established a rebellious flavor profile. At a time when Italian dark roasts prevailed, consumers' definition of coffee flavor never included acidity, let alone citrus or fruit flavors. Today, alongside coffees like Mandheling, it has become an introductory variety for coffee tasting, a representative of floral and fruity coffees, and even a representative of African coffees. Meanwhile, with Yirgacheffe paving the way, Kenya's coffee with its rich berry and apple flavors and fruit acidity, as well as the later Geisha that dominated the specialty coffee world, were able to make even more stunning appearances.

Yirgacheffe can express its individual characteristics under various green bean processing methods, maintaining a relatively obvious flavor amplitude. Its price rises year after year, yet it remains reasonably affordable. We're not entirely sure about the lives of Ethiopian coffee farmers - are they doing well? Sometimes we might "be foolish": Blue Mountain coffee is indeed excellent, and it's priced accordingly, and coffees from around Blue Mountain also command similar prices. But Yirgacheffe is also excellent, yet the price difference is so vast. Coffee, like people, is shaped by circumstance. Although it may not catch the eye of the wealthy, it ultimately benefits the common folk who appreciate it. Being able to drink Yirgacheffe and Geisha, why envy Kopi Luwak?

Terminology Explanation【FrontStreet Coffee Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Washed G1】

Generally, coffee varieties are named after their origin, but specialty coffee demonstrates greater precision in traceability. From the name, it can be explained as: this coffee is grown in Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, processed using the washed method at the Kochere processing station, and graded as Grade 1 coffee beans (hand-sorted with very few defective beans). Additionally: even if produced here, beans without Yirgacheffe flavor characteristics do not qualify to be called by this name.

FrontStreet Coffee Yirgacheffe G1 Tasting Notes

1. Be sure to smell the dry aroma (freshly ground coffee powder) - isn't the floral fragrance overwhelming?

2. Try not to add milk or sugar; approach it with a calm mindset and appreciate its overall refreshing flavor with both acidity and sweetness.

3. After cooling, does the sweet potato flavor become prominent?

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