Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

Light roast

1,750 - 2,200 meters

A delicate, tea-like coffee with bright acidity and complex floral notes. Grown in the highlands of Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee.

Flavor Notes

FloralCitrusBergamotJasmineBlack Tea

About This Coffee

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is considered one of the world's finest coffees, grown in the birthplace of coffee itself. The high-altitude growing conditions in the misty mountains of Yirgacheffe create a slow-developing bean with exceptional complexity and nuance. This particular lot presents an aromatic bouquet of jasmine and bergamot with distinct citrus highlights. The clean, tea-like body carries delicate floral notes and a bright, wine-like acidity that creates a memorable cup experience. The finish is remarkably clean with lingering hints of lemon zest and white flowers. This coffee represents the quintessential characteristic of what makes Ethiopian coffees so sought-after among specialty coffee enthusiasts.

Coffee Varieties

Kudhume (sometimes spelled “Kurume”) is a smaller-bean variety that tends to produce delicate, complex flavors. It’s commonly grown in the Yirgacheffe and Guji zones and is prized for its high yield and cup quality.

Wolisho is known for its larger bean size and is often associated with fruity, floral cup profiles. It’s one of the varieties cataloged by the Jimma Agricultural Research Center (JARC) for its disease resistance and flavor potential.

Heirloom Ethiopian Varietals refer to the diverse, genetically wild coffee cultivars found across Ethiopia’s highlands. These are often unnamed landraces that contribute to the country’s famed floral, tea-like, and complex flavor profiles. Grown at high elevations under forest canopies, they embody genetic richness and diversity that breeders and roasters alike admire.