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Yirgacheffe Washed Green Coffee
The world's most famous washed coffee. Yirgacheffe defined what specialty coffee could taste like—jasmine, bergamot, lemon, a finish like Earl Grey tea. When customers expect the best, deliver Yirgacheffe.
TL;DR for Roasters
Why Yirgacheffe washed?
Yirgacheffe is the reference point for washed Ethiopian coffee. When specialty buyers think "floral," "tea-like," or "complex," they're thinking of Yirgacheffe. Here's what matters.
Yirgacheffe Washed at a glance
- 1 Flavor: Jasmine, bergamot, lemon, tea-like finish
- 2 Body: Light, silky, tea-like texture
- 3 Acidity: Bright, complex, citrus-forward
- 4 Source: YCFCU—the cooperative that sets the standard
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The Legend
How Yirgacheffe defined specialty
When properly processed Yirgacheffe reached international cuppers in the 1970s, it reset expectations for what coffee could taste like. The floral complexity, the tea-like body, the jasmine and bergamot—this wasn't what coffee was supposed to be.
That discovery created the specialty coffee movement. Yirgacheffe proved that coffee could be as complex as wine, as nuanced as tea. Every specialty roaster since has been chasing that revelation.
Yirgacheffe quick facts
- — Location: SNNPR region, southern Ethiopia
- — Elevation: 1,700–2,200m
- — Processing: Washed (traditional strength)
- — Varietals: Heirloom, indigenous strains
- — Our source: YCFCU cooperative
Flagship Coffee
YirgZ—the zero-defect standard
YirgZ solves the "famous name disappointment" problem. When customers buy Yirgacheffe, they have expectations. YirgZ delivers on those expectations every time—no surprises, no "this lot was different."
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 quality at source.
Why zero defects matters
"Grade 1" allows 3 full defects per 300g. That's enough to create off-notes in the cup. YirgZ means actually zero—the profile your customers expect.
The Classic
What makes Yirgacheffe washed special
Floral complexity
Jasmine, honeysuckle, bergamot—the floral notes that define specialty. Yirgacheffe genetics + washed clarity = maximum expression.
Tea-like body
Light, silky, refreshing. The washed process creates a delicate texture that complements the florals.
Citrus acidity
Bright, complex, lemon-forward. The acidity that made specialty coffee buyers take notice.
Customer recognition
Yirgacheffe is a name customers know. When they see it on your menu, they have expectations.
Roast flexibility
Light roast preserves maximum florals. Medium adds body. Both work—it's your choice.
Pour-over favorite
The light body and complex aromatics make Yirgacheffe ideal for pour-over and filter brewing.
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Current Inventory
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