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Sun-Dried Yirgacheffe Ethiopia Aricha Processing Station - African Premium Coffee

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Yirgacheffe is produced at the Kebel Aricha Processing Station, where approximately 650-700 small coffee farmers from nearby areas deliver their ripe coffee cherries for processing in exchange for cash. After the processing station selects the usable cherries, they are placed directly on drying racks for sun exposure. During the first few days of drying, the cherries are turned every 2-3 hours.

FrontStreet Coffee · African Premium Coffee Sun-dried Yirgacheffe Ethiopia Aricha Factory

Yirgacheffe is produced at the Kebel Aricha processing station, where approximately 650-700 small coffee farmers from nearby areas bring their ripe coffee cherries for processing in exchange for cash. After screening the usable cherries, the processing station places them directly on raised beds for sun-drying. During the first few days of drying, the cherries are turned every 2-3 hours to prevent over-fermentation. After four to six weeks of natural processing, workers remove the outer pulp by machine depending on weather and temperature conditions, then transport the beans to Addis Ababa for storage. Typically, naturally processed beans are stored as parchment until export, when they are finally hulled to ensure green bean quality.

This batch of FrontStreet Coffee's sun-dried Aricha has been rated as Grade G1, the highest grade by ECX. From the appearance, consistency, and freshness of the green beans to the dry aroma and flavor, everything is exceptional. If you love bright acidity and rich berry flavors, you absolutely cannot miss this!

Flavor Profile

Light fermented wine aroma, jujube, sweet citrus notes, dark berries, lychee, starfruit, peach, nectarine, longan and red jujube fragrance, honey sweetness, cocoa with subtle spice notes, full body with a persistent aftertaste.

About Project Origin

Sasa Sestic, the 2015 World Barista Champion, launched a green bean sourcing project called Project Origin three years ago with his commercial team ONA Coffee. This project directly collaborates with coffee farmers in impoverished countries and regions, improving their production conditions and offering them purchase prices 20% higher than fair trade prices.

The original intention behind this project also includes strengthening the connection between roasters and coffee farmers, while guiding farmers to cultivate high-quality coffee beans. To date, Sasa has established relationships with coffee growers from eight countries, including Brazil, Panama, India, Ethiopia, El Salvador, and Costa Rica.