Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Grade 2 Green Coffee 1 kg

Yirgacheffe, a sub-region within Sidamo in Ethiopia, produces coffee so well known and sought after that it counts as a micro-region of its own. This lot is washed, single-origin Arabica, grade 2, supplied as green beans in a 1 kg bag.

Please note: these beans are unroasted and must be roasted before you can grind and brew them.

Flavour profile

This is a herbaceous, floral coffee rather than a chocolatey or nutty one. The fruit comes through as apple and peach, while rosemary adds to the herbal side. Keep those delicate notes in mind when you decide how far to take the roast.

Grade 2, washed

In Ethiopia's grading system a lower number means fewer defects in the green beans, with grade 1 as the top grade. Washed means the fruit is removed from the beans before they are dried, a process that tends to give a clean cup in which floral notes like these stand out.

Specifications

Origin: Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Ethiopia
Species: Arabica
Coffee type: single origin
Grade: 2
Process: washed
Flavour notes: herbaceous, floral, apple, rosemary, peach
Form: green whole beans
Weight: 1 kg

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More Information
Product code	CDJ-OB-0011
EAN	8720598671155
Brand	Café du Jour
Produced in	Ethiopia

Customer Questions

Are these Ethiopian Yirgacheffe beans suitable for everyone, or mainly for enthusiasts of a particular flavour profile?

These Ethiopian Yirgacheffe beans have a fruity, floral character, with hints of apple, rosemary and peach. They are especially popular with those who enjoy a fruitier, more herbal coffee. For those who appreciate pronounced, complex flavours in which the origin is clearly discernible, these beans are an excellent choice.

What flavour can I expect after roasting these beans?

After roasting, these Yirgacheffe beans deliver a smooth, fruity coffee flavour with floral notes and hints of apple, rosemary and peach. Depending on the roast level, these fruity and spicy flavours may become more or less pronounced.

Are these unroasted beans harder to grind than other beans?

Unroasted (green) coffee beans are indeed much harder than roasted beans and cannot be ground in a regular coffee grinder. They must first be roasted; after that, they become more brittle and suitable for grinding with a coffee grinder.

Do I still need to roast these beans myself before I can use them?

Yes, these beans are unroasted (green) and intended for people who want to roast their own coffee. They are not suitable for grinding and brewing directly. Make sure to roast the beans to the desired roast level before using them for coffee.