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Cup Characteristics: Floral aromas; coffee blossom, and lavender. Flavors of lemongrass, florals, and black tea backed by slight chocolate flavors. A very perfumed and delicate cup with classic Yirgacheffe notes.
Known for its sweet flavor and aroma with a light to medium body. Ethiopian Yirgacheffes are spicy and fragrant, and are frequently reviewed and rated as some of the highest quality Arabica coffees in the world. Their premium reputation also often means they carry a premium price, but even so, they offer better value for your money than other comparables (such as Hawaiian Kona and Jamaican Blue Mountain).

Yirgacheffe coffee is a wet processed coffee grown at elevations from 1,700 to 2,200 meters above sea level, and is the considered the best high grown coffee in southern Ethiopia, an exotic coffee region known for fine coffees. These elevations qualify Yirgacheffes as Strictly High Grown (SHG) / Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) coffees, where coffees grow slowly due to the altitude, allowing additional time for the tree to deliver nutrients to the coffee and develop the best flavors.

A fine Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee displays a bright acidity along with intense, clean tastes and a complexity of floral notes in the aroma, sometimes with a hint of toasted coconut. Cupping notes frequently mention the aftertaste being vibrant, and the coffee may exhibit undertones of berry or wine.

Features:

Region: Yirgacheffe
Elevation: 2000 to 2200 meters
Varietals: Ethiopian Heirloom, Gr1
Process: Washed
Drying Time: 15 to 20 days
Profile: silky milk, white sugar, lime peel
Score: 88,00