Yego Coffee
Somerville, Massachusetts
4.67(3)
Yego Coffee is a family-owned coffee company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded by Fatuma and her husband, Francois Tuyishime. The name "Yego," meaning "yes" in Kinyarwanda, symbolizes positivity and affirmation. Drawing from over four decades of family involvement in the Rwandan coffee industry, Yego Coffee offers a variety of roasted coffee products. Their café at 1212 Broadway in Somerville has been recognized for its exceptional coffee and welcoming atmosphere, earning accolades such as the Best of Boston Globe 2024.
Show moreYego Coffee is a coffee roaster from Somerville, MA United States. We have 3 cataloged roasts with 3 total reviews with a score of 4.67.
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5.00(1) |
Light | Rwanda |
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4.50(1) |
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4.50(1) |
Light | Rwanda |
Top Reviews(3)
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1853 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
This is a sensational coffee that I had, brewed with care in the Yego coffee shop in Somerville. It's pretty different from the usual washed Bourbons you see from Rwanda. It's funky and reminds me a lot of the award winning Sumatra from Greater Goods I had early this year.
Wonderful mouthfeel and balance. Notes of kirsch, chocolate pudding, and blueberry. Herbal mid-palate with perhaps a hint of sage or rosemary. Flavorful, unique, and delicious.Cupping Method:The barista made it on a Kalita Wave.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1853 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Value
4.00 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
An excellent well-balanced, natural Rwandan. This cup opens with a massive plum jam and cherry note that rises like a wave. Herbal undertones throughout the profile, adding a subtle earthiness, while cacao nib notes lend a grounding bittersweet edge. The sweetness is well balanced, carrying through to the finish, and the mouthfeel is pleasingly rounded and smooth, making each sip satisfying. A good one.Cupping Method:Pourover (Chemex) at the Yego shop
