ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE WASHED G2
Cup Score: 86
About Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Washed Coffee
Yirgacheffe, a renowned coffee region in Ethiopia, is celebrated worldwide for its exceptional coffee, nurtured by a mild climate with ample rainfall and high altitudes. These conditions favor the growth of ancient coffee varietals within smallholder gardens, where farmers also cultivate food crops, leveraging the fertile soil to produce coffees with fruit-forward sweetness and distinct flavors.
This region not only contributes significantly to Ethiopia's economy by attracting foreign currency but also supports numerous jobs within and beyond the coffee industry. The collaboration with Romina PLC Coffee Exports, a company that boasts a farm and processing site in Yirgacheffe, ensures the sourcing of the finest G2 Top Lot coffee. Romina's partnership with local smallholders enhances quality control and washed processing, thereby directly boosting the economy of Yirgacheffe by providing jobs and additional income.
By offering premiums and bonuses for their coffee, Romina ensures farmers receive fair and timely compensation, crucial for the community's well-being, especially during the lean seasons. Ethiopia's coffee grading system, ranging from grades 1 (highest) to 9 (lowest), with grades 1 and 2 designated as specialty, underscores the quality of Yirgacheffe coffee. Washed coffees from this area are lauded for their bright citrus acidity, floral notes, and profound sweetness, embodying the essence of what makes Yirgacheffe coffees a global treasure.
