Ethiopia Organic Yirgacheffe

Continent: Africa Country: Ethiopia Elevation: 6,234 to 7,218 feet Flavor Profile: Blueberry, Milk Chocolate, Vanilla, Black Tea Processing: Natural Acidity: Medium Aroma: Mixed Berry, Pleasing Spice Tones Sweetness: Medium Ethiopia is commonly recognized as the birthplace of coffee.  Most of the Yirgacheffe beans are typically grown on smallholder farms or in semi-forest systems. Ethiopian coffee has distinct floral and fruit tones, exotic flavor and pleasant citrus acidity.  It is a coffee of great complexity and a favorite of many. Nestled in Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe region, the village of Chelchele produces exceptional coffee at altitudes of 6,234 to 7,218 feet. The coffee trees thrive in clay-rich soil, shaded by species like Enset and Acacia. At the Chelchele Coffee Station, the cherries are processed using the Natural method—hand-picked for ripeness and sun-dried on raised beds for 12 to 15 days until reaching a moisture level of 10-12%.