Yayu Illubabor

Ethiopia · Yayu, IllubaborArabicaNatural

Yayu Illubabor is an unroasted green coffee from Ethiopia. A natural Arabica profile from the Yayu–Illubabor area of western Ethiopia. Chocolate and honey sweetness combine with a citrus accent and syrupy body.

Country: Ethiopia
Region: Yayu, Illubabor
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Natural
Varyete: Heirloom
Altitude: 1600–2000 m
Main Harvest: October–January

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Chocolate, Citrus, Honey
Acidity: 3/5 · Medium
Body: 4/5 · Full
Sweetness: 3/5 · Medium
Finish: A balanced finish with chocolate and honey.

Applications

Recommended for chocolate-honey sweetness and syrupy body in espresso and blends, and citrus brightness in filter coffee.

Espresso: 5/5
Filter / Pour Over: 4/5
Blend: 4/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a light-to-medium roast for aromatic clarity and fruit sweetness. Reduce heat input gradually after drying and finish with a short, controlled development after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 200 °C
Turning Point: 1:30, 85 °C
Drying End: 4:30, 150 °C
First Crack: 8:45, 196 °C
Finish: 10:09, 203 °C
Development: 1:24, 13.8%

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Try Lekempti when moving from Yayu Illubabor towards espresso with more spice and dried fruit. It is an option when body matters and you want less emphasis on honey and citrus.

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