{"product_id":"ethiopian-yirgacheffe-green-coffee","title":"Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere - Unroasted Coffee","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEthiopian Yirgacheffe Kochere – Unroasted Coffee Beans\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWashed Arabica green coffee with notes of honey, peach, and citrus.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Ethiopian \u003cb\u003eselection\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ewashed Arabica coffee\u003c\/b\u003e sourced from the \u003cb\u003eChelelektu Washing Station\u003c\/b\u003e in the renowned \u003cb\u003eKochere district of Yirgacheffe.\u003c\/b\u003e Produced by more than \u003cb\u003e650 smallholder farmers,\u003c\/b\u003e this coffee \u003cb\u003eshowcases\u003c\/b\u003e the floral and \u003cb\u003ecitrus\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eforward\u003c\/b\u003e profile Ethiopia is celebrated for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown at elevations between \u003cb\u003e6,200 and 6,900 feet\u003c\/b\u003e above sea level, these \u003cb\u003ehigh-density\u003c\/b\u003e beans produce a complex and bright cup with tasting notes of \u003cb\u003ehoney, white peach, lemon peel, and bergamot.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoasting Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eYirgacheffe\u003c\/b\u003e green coffee is highly adaptable and performs well across a wide range of roast profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Roast:\u003c\/b\u003e Emphasizes \u003cb\u003etea like\u003c\/b\u003e body, florals, and citrus clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium Roast:\u003c\/b\u003e Balanced acidity with increased sweetness and fuller body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDarker Development:\u003c\/b\u003e Boosts viscosity and honeyed sweetness while softening acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works well as a \u003cb\u003esingle origin\u003c\/b\u003e coffee and adds vibrancy and lift when used in blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChelelektu\u003c\/b\u003e is situated in the \u003cb\u003eKochere\u003c\/b\u003e district of the Gedeo Zone, one of the \u003cb\u003ehighest altitude\u003c\/b\u003e areas in \u003cb\u003eYirgacheffe.\u003c\/b\u003e Fertile soils, abundant rainfall, and cool growing conditions provide an ideal environment for \u003cb\u003eEthiopia Heirloom varieties.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slow maturation of coffee cherries at elevation leads to dense green beans prized by home roasters for their \u003cb\u003eflavor clarity, acidity control, and development potential.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFarms\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eChelelektu\u003c\/b\u003e Washing Station supports over \u003cb\u003e650 smallholder farms,\u003c\/b\u003e typically small garden plots averaging \u003cb\u003eunder five acres.\u003c\/b\u003e These farms rely on traditional cultivation practices passed down for generations, with coffee often intercropped alongside food crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis deep local knowledge and \u003cb\u003ehands\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eon\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eapproach\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eplays\u003c\/b\u003e a significant role in the high cup quality associated with \u003cb\u003eYirgacheffe\u003c\/b\u003e coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Processing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcess:\u003c\/b\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/b\u003e 36–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrying:\u003c\/b\u003e Sundried on raised beds for 12–15 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter pulping, the coffee undergoes meticulous washing, density grading, and slow drying. 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