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

Type Trademark
Process Washed
Defect Standard Zero primary defects
Cup Profile Jasmine, bergamot, lemon

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

YirgZ coffees available now

YirgZ inventory is updating. Request samples and we'll share current availability.

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Deep Dive

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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