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Ethiopia Natural Yirgacheffe Aricha G1 Imported Premium Coffee Beans - Variety, Origin, and Market Price

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Origin: Ethiopia | Grade: G1 | Region: Yirgacheffe Gediyo | Altitude: 1900-2100 meters | Processing: Natural | Varieties: Heirloom | Producer: Kebel Aricha | Flavor Profile: Delicate fermented wine notes, sweet citrus, spices, honey sweetness | This batch of Yirgacheffe is produced at the Kebel Aricha processing station, where approximately 650-700 small coffee farmers from nearby areas deliver their ripe coffee cherries

Coffee Origin Information

Country: Ethiopia

Grade: G1

Region: Yirgacheffe Gediyo

Altitude: 1900-2100 meters

Processing Method: Natural

Variety: Heirloom

Producer: Kebel Aricha

Flavor: Light fermented wine aroma, sweet citrus, spices, honey sweetness

Coffee Details

This batch of Yirgacheffe was produced at the Kebel Aricha processing station, where approximately 650-700 small coffee farmers from nearby bring their ripe coffee cherries for processing in exchange for cash. After the processing station screens the usable cherries, they are placed directly on drying racks to sun-dry. 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 mechanically depending on weather and temperature conditions, then transport them to Addis for storage. Typically, natural-processed beans are stored as parchment beans until just before export when they are hulled to ensure green bean quality. This batch of natural Aricha was rated G1 (the highest grade) by the ECX, demonstrating excellent quality in appearance, consistency, freshness, dry aroma, and flavor. If you love bright acidity and rich berry flavors, you absolutely cannot miss this!

Flavor Profile

Light fermented wine aroma, date jujube, sweet citrus notes, dark berries, lychee, starfruit, peach, juicy peach, longan red date aroma, honey sweetness, cocoa with hints of spice, full body with persistent aftertaste

About Project Origin

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

The original intention of 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.