Yirgacheffe Coffee

Yirgacheffe

Yirgacheffe zone officially called Gedeo is a zone within the state of Southern Nations and Nationalities People’s Region. Coffee is sold under the name Yirgacheffe- which is a woreda (district) within the Gedeo Zone.

The road to Yirgacheffe passes through Awassa, Yirga Alem, and Dilla places well-known to green coffee buyers who seek high-quality coffee.

Characteristic and use

Yirgacheffe coffee is typically processed using the washed processing method, which involves removing the outer layers of the coffee cherry and then washing the beans to remove any remaining mucilage. This process results in coffee beans that are clean, bright, and highly aromatic.

Speciality

Yirgacheffe coffee is considered a specialty coffee and is highly prized by coffee enthusiasts for its unique flavor and aroma. The coffee is known for its complex flavor profile, which is characterized by a floral and fruity aroma, a delicate body, and a bright acidity. Yirgacheffe coffee is often used as a base for espresso blends or is featured as a single-origin coffee in specialty coffee shops and roasteries.