Ethiopia Yirgacheffe FTO
Amongst the many beans grown and harvested in Ethiopia, the ones from the Yirgacheffe region in Sidamo are some of the best in the world.
Like many high-end beans, Yirgacheffe is grown at high elevation (1,700 – 2, 200 meters above sea level) and hand picked. Once picked the beans are wet processed, or “washed.” This process, more commonly used in Latin American countries, results in a coffee who a bright clean taste and high acidity.
Flavor profile
There’s always going to be a little variation in taste even from beans found in localized regions. That being said, there are certain characteristics that all Yirgacheffe beans will have in common. One of the most noticeable things about Yirgacheffe is its brightness. Thanks to the combination of the bean and the processing methods, the coffee has a clean quality that makes it an ideal bean to try hot or iced.
Like many African coffees, Yirgacheffe coffee tends to be light- or medium-bodied and has strong floral notes. Along with floral and citrus flavors expect to taste berries, nuts, chocolate, and wine.
Amongst the many beans grown and harvested in Ethiopia, the ones from the Yirgacheffe region in Sidamo are some of the best in the world.
Like many high-end beans, Yirgacheffe is grown at high elevation (1,700 – 2, 200 meters above sea level) and hand picked. Once picked the beans are wet processed, or “washed.” This process, more commonly used in Latin American countries, results in a coffee who a bright clean taste and high acidity.
Flavor profile
There’s always going to be a little variation in taste even from beans found in localized regions. That being said, there are certain characteristics that all Yirgacheffe beans will have in common. One of the most noticeable things about Yirgacheffe is its brightness. Thanks to the combination of the bean and the processing methods, the coffee has a clean quality that makes it an ideal bean to try hot or iced.
Like many African coffees, Yirgacheffe coffee tends to be light- or medium-bodied and has strong floral notes. Along with floral and citrus flavors expect to taste berries, nuts, chocolate, and wine.
Amongst the many beans grown and harvested in Ethiopia, the ones from the Yirgacheffe region in Sidamo are some of the best in the world.
Like many high-end beans, Yirgacheffe is grown at high elevation (1,700 – 2, 200 meters above sea level) and hand picked. Once picked the beans are wet processed, or “washed.” This process, more commonly used in Latin American countries, results in a coffee who a bright clean taste and high acidity.
Flavor profile
There’s always going to be a little variation in taste even from beans found in localized regions. That being said, there are certain characteristics that all Yirgacheffe beans will have in common. One of the most noticeable things about Yirgacheffe is its brightness. Thanks to the combination of the bean and the processing methods, the coffee has a clean quality that makes it an ideal bean to try hot or iced.
Like many African coffees, Yirgacheffe coffee tends to be light- or medium-bodied and has strong floral notes. Along with floral and citrus flavors expect to taste berries, nuts, chocolate, and wine.