Yirgacheffe
Yirgacheffe is an unroasted green coffee from Ethiopia. Yirgacheffe’s washed Arabica profile is recognised for lemon, bergamot and floral aromas. Light body and distinct acidity bring aromatic definition to filter brewing.
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Sensory Profile
Expected Profile- Aroma
- Bergamot, Floral, Lemon
- Acidity
- 4/5 · High
- Body
- 2/5 · Light
- Sweetness
- 4/5 · High
- Finish
- A sweet, lingering finish with lemon and floral notes.
Applications
Recommended for highlighting lemon, bergamot and floral aromas with light body and lively acidity in filter coffee.
- Filter / Pour Over
- 5/5
- Espresso
- 3/5
- Cold Brew
- 3/5
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.
- Charge
- 0:00, 202 °C
- Turning Point
- 1:30, 85 °C
- Drying End
- 4:30, 150 °C
- First Crack
- 8:45, 196 °C
- Finish
- 10:09, 204 °C
- Development
- 1:24, 13.8%
Similar Profiles

Guji Washed
Ethiopia · Guji · Washed85% MatchTry Guji Washed when retaining Yirgacheffe’s floral filter character but moving from bergamot towards tea notes. Citrus provides continuity between the two.
- Acidity
- Body
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Hambella
Ethiopia · West Guji, Hambela Wamena · Washed85% MatchLook to Hambella when moving from Yirgacheffe towards filter coffee with more jasmine and spice. It offers another choice for customers who enjoy floral coffees.
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- Body
- Sweetness

Peru Geisha
Peru · Washed80% MatchConsider Peru Geisha when seeking a floral filter alternative to Yirgacheffe outside Ethiopia. It retains a bergamot connection while making room for peach and jasmine.
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