Ethiopia Yirgacheffe – Gdańska Palarnia Kawy

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Espresso – sweet and spicy coffee with notes of honey, Earl Grey, and chocolate

100% Arabica | 1,900 m above sea level | Washed processing

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is a coffee with a distinct, elegant character—bright, aromatic, and complex. In the cup, natural honey sweetness meets tea-like lightness reminiscent of Earl Grey and a delicate chocolate base. Fresh citrus notes and subtle fruitiness complement these flavors, giving the coffee clarity and finesse.

This coffee is for those open to a more expressive African profile.

Flavor profile and characteristics

Honey

Earl Grey

Chocolate

Origin: Ethiopia

1,900 m above sea level

Bean type

Complexity and clarity

The beans come from high-altitude farms in the Yirgacheffe region—one of Ethiopia’s most highly regarded coffee-growing areas. Washed processing highlights the clarity of the flavor and its elegant structure. The coffee has a pronounced yet balanced acidity that complements the sweet notes of honey and chocolate. Its profile is clean and multilayered, with a long finish.

A score of 84 SCA points confirms the high quality of this lot.

African lightness in espresso

Although it works beautifully as espresso, it’s also worth trying with lighter brewing methods or over ice—where its tea and citrus character becomes even more pronounced.

This is not an obvious coffee. It’s subtle, yet memorable.

Yirgacheffe region – the coffee heart of Ethiopia

Yirgacheffe is a famous region in Ethiopia, known for high-altitude farms situated at 1,900 m above sea level. Thanks to favorable climatic conditions and traditional washed processing methods, coffee from this region is known for its exceptional clarity and rich aromas.

Yirgacheffe farms are where tradition meets passion, resulting in the quality and unique flavor of coffees from this region.

Frequently asked questions about Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

What is Ethiopia Yirgacheffe?

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe is 100% Arabica from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, grown at an altitude of around 1,900 m above sea level and processed using the washed method. This Ethiopian coffee has an elegant, bright, and complex character—it’s one of the most highly regarded African offerings.

What does Ethiopia Yirgacheffe taste like?

In the cup, natural honey sweetness meets tea-like lightness reminiscent of Earl Grey and a delicate chocolate base. Fresh citrus notes and subtle fruitiness complement these flavors. The coffee has pronounced yet balanced acidity and a clean, multilayered profile.

Which brewing methods work well for Ethiopia Yirgacheffe?

It works beautifully as espresso, as well as with lighter pour-over methods or over ice—where its tea and citrus character becomes even more pronounced. This Ethiopian coffee works well both as a concentrated brew and in more delicate preparations.

Can Ethiopia Yirgacheffe be ordered ground?