Wholesale Green Coffee
Ethiopia Washed Green Coffee
Tea-like clarity, complex florals, bright acidity. Ethiopian washed coffees set the standard for clean, transparent cup profiles. When you want origin character without processing noise, washed is the answer.
TL;DR for Roasters
Why Ethiopia washed?
Ethiopian washed coffees are the baseline for specialty quality. Clean, transparent cups that express origin character without processing flavors. Here's the roaster's case.
Ethiopia Washed at a glance
- 1 Flavor: Jasmine, bergamot, lemon, tea-like finish
- 2 Body: Light to medium, silky texture
- 3 Roast: Light to medium. Preserve florals and acidity.
- 4 Regions: Yirgacheffe (YirgZ home), Sidama, Guji
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The Origin
Why Ethiopia for washed
Ethiopia's washed coffees defined what specialty coffee could taste like. When cuppers first encountered properly processed Yirgacheffe in the 1970s, it reset expectations for what coffee could be—jasmine, bergamot, lemon, a finish like black tea.
The combination of heirloom varieties with precise washed processing creates cups with unmatched floral complexity and clarity. This is what specialty coffee is measured against.
What sets Ethiopian washed apart
- — Heirloom genetics: Florals and complexity baked into the seed
- — Clean fermentation: Controlled tank ferment preserves delicate notes
- — Elevated acidity: Bright, complex acids from high altitude
- — Roast forgiveness: Cleaner development curve than naturals
Flagship Coffee
YirgZ—our zero-defect washed trademark
YirgZ solves the "famous name disappointment" problem. When customers expect Yirgacheffe quality, YirgZ delivers—actually zero defects, not just "Grade 1."
The YirgZ standard
- 1 Zero defects — not "Grade 1," but actually zero primary defects
- 2 Washed only — for the clarity that defines Yirgacheffe
- 3 YCFCU sourced — from the cooperative that sets the standard
The YirgZ cup
The floral, citrus, tea-like character that made Yirgacheffe famous—delivered consistently because we control the process.
Why roasters choose YirgZ
Consistency. When you put YirgZ on your menu, customers get exactly what they expect from a legendary origin. No surprises, no "this lot was different."
Processing
Washed process for Ethiopian coffees
Clarity and transparency
Removing the fruit before drying eliminates processing flavors. What's left is pure origin character.
Bright, defined acidity
Washed processing preserves and highlights the complex acids that Ethiopian coffees are famous for.
Floral expression
The delicate jasmine and bergamot notes in Ethiopian heirlooms come through clearly in washed lots.
Roast consistency
Predictable development curve. Easier to dial in and maintain your target profile across batches.
Quality baseline
Washed is the industry standard for evaluating origin quality. When in doubt, cup the washed.
Storage stability
Lower moisture risk than naturals. Better shelf life when stored properly.
Want fruit-forward instead? We also carry Ethiopia natural coffees for roasters who want more body and fruit intensity. Many roasters carry both.
Current Inventory
Ethiopia washed coffees in stock
Ready to taste Ethiopia washed?
Free samples—green or roasted. We'll help match lots to your roast profile and menu needs.