Trademark
YirgZ™
Keffa Coffee's trademarked zero-defect washed Yirgacheffe. When you buy Yirgacheffe, you have expectations. YirgZ delivers on those expectations every time.
Definition
What YirgZ means
YirgZ is a registered trademark of Keffa Coffee, identifying a specific zero-defect washed Ethiopian coffee sourced from the Yirgacheffe region. The name is shorthand for "Yirgacheffe Zero"--zero primary defects.
YirgZ solves the "famous-name disappointment" problem. When you buy a coffee labeled Yirgacheffe, you expect floral, citrus, tea-like character. But quality varies widely. YirgZ delivers that character consistently because we control quality at every step.
YirgZ at a glance
Why Roasters Care
The problem YirgZ solves
Quality inconsistency
"Yirgacheffe" on a label means many things. Some lots are exceptional. Others disappoint. YirgZ removes the guesswork with a zero-defect standard.
Customer expectations
Your customers know Yirgacheffe by reputation. They expect floral, citrus, clarity. YirgZ delivers that character every time they order.
Cleaner cup profile
Zero defects means no off-notes hiding in your roast. The tea-like body and bright acidity come through without interference.
Our Approach
How we achieve zero defects
YCFCU sourced
Sourced from the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union--the organization that helped define the Yirgacheffe standard.
Washed only
Only washed process lots qualify. The clarity that defines Yirgacheffe comes from clean washed processing.
Zero primary defects
Not "Grade 1" which allows up to 3 defects. Actually zero. Every lot is hand-inspected to meet this standard.
Cupped on arrival
Every lot cupped again in Baltimore. If the arrival sample doesn't match origin quality, we investigate.
Current Inventory
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YirgZ Zero-Defect Standard
How our YirgZ washed lot achieves near-zero-defect counts through station-level protocols and multi-stage hand-sorting.
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