La Colombe
Ethiopia Yirgachefe Yirg-Z

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Bean Source Country: Ethiopia
Bean Source Region: Yirgacheffe
Varietal: Sweet, Fruity, Nutty
Process: Fully-washed and triple-sorted
Character: Lemon Zest, Peach, Vanilla

Heirloom coffee varieties from the Yirgachefe region of Ethiopia are known for their floral complexity and refreshing citrus flavors. Sweet and refined, this one-of-a-kind Ethiopian coffee has the vivacity to excite any coffee lover. Story of the bean: All coffee throughout the world descends from plants which originally grew wild in the highlands of Ethiopia. Within coffee’s birthplace, the Yirgachefe region is world-renowned for its distinctively floral and fruity coffees. Using modern processing techniques, this coffee was triple sorted by size, color, and density until the final product reaches a point of near-perfection. This pure expression of ancient heirloom coffee is unlike any other.

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Traits: sweet fruity nutty

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Bean Source Country: Ethiopia
Widely regarded as the birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia boasts diverse and complex flavors, from bright, floral, and citrusy in Yirgacheffe to wine-like and berry-toned in Sidama. The country's heirloom varieties, combined with unique processing methods, make Ethiopian coffee truly distinctive and sought-after by enthusiasts worldwide.
Bean Source Region: Yirgacheffe
Yirgacheffe, a micro-region within Sidama in Ethiopia, grows coffee highly sought after for its complex, bright, and fruity flavor profile. Yirgacheffe coffee often exhibits citrus, berries, and jasmine notes, vibrant acidity, and a delicate, tea-like body. This region mainly produces heirloom Arabica varietals, which are indigenous to Ethiopia and possess a rich genetic diversity. Some specific varietals grown in Yirgacheffe include Kurume, Dega, and Wolisho, which are revered for their distinctive characteristics and contribute to the coffee's unique taste.

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