Description

1kg Ethiopian Yirgachaffe (washed) Grade 1

Looking for a high-quality green coffee to roast at home? Ethiopian Heirloom Green Coffee Beans offer a unique and flavorful experience. Grown in the Gedeyo Zone of Ethiopia’s SNNPR Region, these beans thrive at elevations between 1,800 and 2,200 MASL. This high-altitude environment produces a coffee with complex and delicate flavors.

Key Features:

• Origin: Ethiopia
• Region: Gedeyo Zone, SNNPR Region
• Producer: Selected local farms, processed at Bojiie wet mill
• Harvest: November – January
• Processing: Fully washed
• Varietals: Heirloom (locally known as 74/1/10)
• Altitude: 1,800 – 2,200 MASL
• Cupping Notes: Jasmine, dark chocolate, lemon zest, spicy, very floral
• Score: 80

The fully washed process enhances clarity, allowing delicate floral and citrus notes to shine. This method preserves the bean’s natural sweetness, reducing bitterness and improving balance. With bright acidity and a smooth mouthfeel, this coffee is perfect for pour-over, espresso, or cold brew.

Roasting these Ethiopian Heirloom Green Coffee Beans unlocks vibrant aromas and a rich depth of flavor. Whether you prefer a light roast to highlight floral notes or a medium roast for added body, this coffee adapts beautifully. Enjoy a taste of Ethiopia’s rich coffee heritage in every cup.

Best Roast Reccommendations

Medium roast is most versatile and commercially effective.

Use Light roast for filter use programs only.

Avoid dark roasting unless blending for traditional profiles.

Can Yirgacheffe Be Used as a Base Bean?

Generally, no.

Yirgacheffe is best used as a character or highlight bean, not a base.

Let’s look at some other green beans that can compliment Yirgacheffe in a blend.

1. Brazil Natural

Why: Adds body, sweetness, and chocolate
Ratio: Yirgacheffe 20%, Brazil 80%  (just a guide)

2. Colombia Washed

Why: Adds structure and balance
Ratio: Yirgacheffe 30%, Colombia 70%  (just a guide)

3. Costa Rica Washed

Why: Smooth bridge between florals and sweetness
Ratio: Yirgacheffe 25%, Costa Rica 50%, Brazil 25%  (just a guide)

4. Indian Ratnagiri

Why: Adds spice and body without overpowering florals
Ratio: Yirgacheffe 20%, Ratnagiri 40%, Brazil 40%   (just a guide)

Final Advice

Yirgacheffe shines when allowed to express florals and clarity. Roast it light to medium. Use it as a highlight, not a foundation. Pair it with beans that provide body and sweetness.