Timeforcoffee.com (#)

„They may appear in specialty stores described either by the district in which they're produced (Sidamo, Washed Sidamo), or by terms like Ethiopian Fancies or Ethiopian Estate Grown. The most celebrated of these coffees is called Yirgacheffe or Yrgacheffe. This coffee virtually has a cult following in the United States, and for good reason. Like the best Sumatran and Yemen coffees it is rich, teasing, and mysterious on the palate, with a very long, resonant finish.“

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Tea & Coffee 04/00 - Cupping Review: Wet-Processed Ethiopias (#)

„Perhaps predictably, Yirgacheffes continued to rule the wet-processed Ethiopia roost, with a considerably higher collective rating than samples from other regions. However, only one Yirgacheffe, the entry from Royal Coffee, displayed quite the astounding high-toned aromatic fireworks of which this origin is capable. A second Yirgacheffe, this one from Holland Coffee, also was impressive, though a bit lower-toned and perhaps more seductive than the Royal Coffee sample. The other coffees in the cupping were fragrant and agreeable, but failed to deliver quite the perfumed thrill that professionals and aficionados always hope for when dropping their noses over a cup of this most distinctive and exotic of coffee origins.“

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The Coffees of Ethiopia (#)

„Only in the past few years have Organic and Fair Trade coffees come from Ethiopia, and all are from a single huge cooperative called the Oromia co-op. They represent many small farms in many regions, and while the regions are certainly kept distinct (Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, Etc) the individual farms are too small to sell each coffee as discrete lots. So some of these pooled co-op lots can be pretty good, and a few are excellent. It takes cupping to sort through all the offerings, and this year I found 2 lots that were really nice, one dry-processed coffee from Sidamo and one wet-processed coffee from Yirgacheffe (although both are totally different in the cup).“

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Tea & Coffee 06/01 - East Africa... Good Coffee, Bad Times (#)

„When asked his opinion of the current crop of Ethiopian coffees, Bauer was enthusiastic. “Ethiopia has some really good quality washed Yirgacheffe and washed Sidamo right now. And they continue to produce some of the finest coffees in the world.” This nation’s bizarre auction system, where exporters must bid on coffees before having had the opportunity to cup them, prevents the best farmers from getting the best prices, thus making any entrepreneurial effort on the part of any one farmer to improve the quality of his or her coffee pointless at best. Exporters, likewise, cannot focus on any particular style or quality, or even establish a reputation for offering even a particular price/value relationship vis-à-vis the coffee they offer.“

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Tea & Coffee 04/04 - Ethiopia Takes Control of Its Coffee (#)

„Handing me a photograph of a member coffee-producing family in the Limu area, he said: “We represent 22,700 small holders, who are organized into 34 cooperatives. Because we bypass the auction we can sell directly and quickly to our clients.” Coffee from most regions is sold through the Union, including Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Harrar, Limu, Jimma and Ghimbi/Lekempti. This system cuts out two types of middlemen in the process, and has won fair trade status for eight of its cooperatives by returning 70% of profits to the members of at least two buying stages. Their importing partners guarantee a fixed price.“

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Sweet Maria's Coffee Cupping Reviews: Archive L - P (#)

„The other factor is that other decafs sometimes don't originate with the best green coffees. This is a true Auction Lot Kenya blended 50-50 with one of the best Ethiopian Yirgacheffe lots from this season. As I mentioned, it is a coffee that is lighter in body, bright (striking the front of the palate and tongue in the center-front and front-sides), and very fruity. Although the scores are already very high for a decaf, I objectively felt the cup rates higher than a combined 86 so there is a "Cupper's Correction" of 2.“

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CoffeeKid - Late August Coffee Musings (#)

„Last week, after a slight delay, I got a super care package from my fellow SCAA Consumer Marketing Committee member Colleen Crosby of Santa Cruz Coffee Roasters in Cali: 2lbs of their roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic Fair Trade coffee, and an unprecedented 5lbs of it green (note: they DO NOT sell green coffee, pls don't order any). The green was sent so we could do some private cupping for Colleen and ourselves (Aaron and I). Colleen also sent a very informative and sometimes sobering video that her company produced about the coffee crisis and what can be done.“

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Espresso Blending Techniques (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„This was due to (in my opinion, not the industries) a poor Yirg crop that lacked the vibrancy I associate with it. I went to Sidamo (not bad, certainly better that 2002 crop Yirgacheffe), Djimma (a real mistake - it was a good cup, but the bean grade was very poor which meant 20 minutes before roasting were spent fishing out the pebbles). However nothing gives my espresso the lift it needs like a good Yirgacheffe. So now it's back, its good and it's in most of my blends for sure.“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„The commonly known Ethiopian producing regions are Harrar, which boasts an excellent premium coffee with balanced complexity; Sidamo, which produces an unusually sweet and robust coffee; Yirgacheffe, where the coffee is profoundly bright and acidic; Limu, known for coffee similar to Sidamo in cup quality; and Djimma, whose coffee is full-bodied and earthy. Of these origins, the washed coffees that are fermented are the cleanest and most desirable, although there is still a market for unwashed, sun-dried coffees.“

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Coffee Universe | World of Coffee (#)

„These coffees are known by the names of the districts in which they are produced, such as Sidamo, or by terms like Ethiopian Fancies or Ethiopian Estate Grown. The most famous of these coffees is Yirgacheffe, which has an unparalled fruity aroma, light and elegant body, and an almost menthol taste. This coffee is sought out by many U.S. consumers.   Kenya Kenya works diligently to assure quality in all beans that are exported.“

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Tea & Coffee 04/00 - Cupping Review: Wet-Processed Ethiopias (cont.) (#)

„Notes: Limu is generally considered the second most prestigious origin for Ethiopia wet-processed coffee after Yirgacheffe. From the 1998/99 crop. Blind assessment: Panelist opinion was divided whether to call this Limu bland or (as one panelist put it) "comfortable." Most agreed that the aroma tended toward vanilla, berry, and chocolate, that the acidity was bright and sweet, and that the cup was agreeably sweet but underpowered, perhaps shadowed by slight vegetal tones.body and flavor develop nicely."“

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Green Coffee Descriptions (#)

„Notes: Basically, I cupped this specific washed Limmu against all otherYirgacheffe samples, and except for the particular lot of Horse Yirgacheffewe offer, it beat the others hands down. This Limmu will easily surpasswashed Sidamos, and our one broker even thinks it is better than the Yirgacheffewe sell...but I don't; there's just a tangerine peel twist to the acidityof the Yirg. that distinguishes it.“

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Coffee by Country | Page 2 (#)

„They may appear in specialty stores described either by the district in which they're produced (Sidamo, Washed Sidamo), or by terms like Ethiopian Fancies or Ethiopian Estate Grown. The most celebrated of these coffees is called Yirgacheffe or Yrgacheffe. This coffee virtually has a cult following in the United States, and for good reason. Like the best Sumatran and Yemen coffees it is rich, teasing, and mysterious on the palate, with a very long, resonant finish.“

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Africa (#)

„They may appear in specialty storesdescribed either by the district in which they're produced (Sidamo, Washed Sidamo), or byterms like Ethiopian Fancies or Ethiopian Estate Grown. The most celebrated of thesecoffees is called Yirgacheffe or Yrgacheffe. This coffee virtually has a cult following inthe United States, and for good reason. Like the best Sumatran and Yemen coffees it isrich, teasing, and mysterious on the palate, with a very long, resonant finish.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Notes: Yirgacheffe, from the lush, rolling hills surrounding the town of that name, is the most celebrated of Ethiopia's many fine wet-processed coffees. Bucks County Coffee has managed to stay close to its micro-roasting roots throughout its expansion from a tiny roasting machine in a carriage house to one of the country's largest regional specialty coffee chains. Visit www.buckscountycoffee.com or call 800-844-8790 for more information.“

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CoffeeKid - UPS Woes, Excellent coffees, world barista'in (#)

„One of the best things I took back with me from Boston this year has to be the amazing Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (pronounced year guh cheh fay) that Colleen Crosby, from Santa Cruz Coffee Roasters . Colleen graciously brought about 30 or 40 POUNDS of her coffee to the eMember Social event that we held on the Sunday of the show, and many eMembers and denizens of alt.coffee walked away with some. Even David Dallis of Dallis Coffee grabbed some.“

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CoffeeGeek - McEspresso Comes to Town (#)

„The Barista who understands the geopolitical implications of the coffee trade and can talk intelligently about them. The Barista who knows how an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe differs from a Harrar. The Barista who understands that Java is really the name of a coffee-producing island, not just a slang name for the beverage itself. The Barista who understands the how a 13 minute dark roast tastes differently from a 21 minute dark roast.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„The medium roast allows the character of the coffee to emerge, in this case richly and sweetly acidy, complicated by sweet nut notes and, as the cup cools, more characteristic Yirgacheffe floral and lemon tones. An unusual coffee in two respects: light roasted in a region (San Francisco Bay Area) where extremely dark roasting prevails, and rather heavy bodied for a Yirgacheffe.“

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How to Stereotype Roasters (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„A skilled roaster will know that every crop has a sweet spot; some beans are best when roasted lighter and some best when roasted dark. A Colombian may excel at a Vienna Roast, but roasting Ethiopian Yirgacheffe that dark is a crime. One particular arrogant roaster with a big name believes that there is a magical dark roast level that is perfect for all beans. In actuality, there is no "one roast fits all" solution.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Notes: Its tendency to high-toned, floral and citrus sweetness has made Yirgacheffe, from a lushly beautiful range of hills in southern Ethiopia, one of the world's most admired coffees. The Supreme Bean is a Los Angeles-area small-batch wholesale roaster specializing in roasted-to-order single origin coffees and premium espresso blends. Visit www.thesupremebean.com or call 888-288-5282 for more information.“

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Coffee around the World... - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„While the Yirgacheffe Coffee may have sprung from , what was my impression, the spiciest and most nutrient rich dung heaps of Eastern Africa, the Zambian entry was downright sedate, almost sleepy in comparison. Unground and in the bag, the beans had a pleasing air of Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Molasses. This, to me, and as a light-roast, had a amusingly jangling acidity and a very surprising sweet cocoa milkiness.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„The roast takes equal place with the coffee in the success of this darker roasted Yirgacheffe, proving, in co-cupper Christy Thorns' (91) words, "the amazing roasting range that a fine Ethiopian coffee can withstand." Christy finds "stone fruit, licorice, black pepper, citrus, rose petal and lavender" in the aroma and cup. Ken (90) also admired the rich floral and sweet citrus character.“

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View topic - Hawaiian Coffee (World's Best Coffee?? - DEBATE) - Coffee Forum (#)

„Are you looking for a conditioned response for a brand (like Kona or JMB) or the best tasting coffee - even by your own taste preferences? Lately, I really enjoy Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. It has some naturally occcuring citrus flavors that are just amazing. I've gotten a bag of Kenyan AA rated 94 in coffee review that also has been extraordinary, but for a very different flavor profile.“

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Perfect Your Press (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Some coffee drinkers prefer dark roast coffee with a full body and medium to low acidity. For example, you might buy a full city or french roasted bean like Sumatra, Tanzania Peaberry, or Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. A coarse grind works best for the French Press. This will ensure that the mesh screen will filter the coffee grounds and separate the liquid from the sediments.“

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Hawaiian Coffee (#)

„Kenneth David's describes Kona as unique and valuable, medium-bodied, fairly acidic coffee, with subtle winy tones, and a very rich flavor.  Others might say that the body, flavor, and acidity pale in comparison to Sumatran, Yirgacheffe, or Kenyan coffees.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„This Yirgacheffe soared straight out of the pack, powered by flowers and spice in the aroma that carried into the cup with charm, depth and vivacity. Not powerful, but certainly intense, the complexity of nuance provoked enthusiastic (if decidedly non-technical) words of tribute: "Wow," wrote one; "sweet & intense -- awesome!" exclaimed another.“

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Espresso Blending (#)

„To add richness and body to a blend, Asian Pacific coffees such as Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, East Timor, New Guinea and Ethiopian Yirgacheffe are used.  Yirgacheffe has a potent flowerlike aroma.“

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CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Espresso Blends, List of green coffees to start blending with (#)

„For drip coffee I would suggest experimenting with Guatemalan, Costa Rican, Tanzania peaberry, Ethiopian (the Ethiopians are ALL good: Harar, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe).  Also you may like to try Sulawesi, Kenya and maybe even an exotic like Kona or Jamaican Blue Mountain (it's terribly expensive but also a unique coffee).“

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CoffeeGeek - Suck it and See; The Search for "Wow!" Coffees. (#)

„Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Grade 2, “Lemon tree very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet” is the thought I get when I smell this one. This year’s example was such a roaring success as a “special “ that I sold out despite ordering extra. Lovely citrus aroma, sweet mid palate and dark chocolate back palate aftertastes.“

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Ethiopian Coffee (#)

„Washed coffees of Ethiopia include Ghimbi and Yirgacheffe.  The former is more balanced, heavier, and has a longer lasting body than the Harrars.  The latter are more mild, fruitlike, and aromatic.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„While light beans won't work, even for expert baristas, anything in the medium-to-dark spectrum will. Microroasters have popped up all over the place; a good dark roast to try is the award-winning Morning Star Coffee Ethiopian Yirgacheffe ($13; 888-854-2233 or morningstarcoffees.com).“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (#)

„The only coffee allowed in the palaces of Ethiopian kings, this certified organic grows in the high elevations of the Yirgacheffe region under a soft canopy of native shade trees. Its characteristic citurs and floral aroma precedes its deep, rich flavor reminiscent of burgundy wines.“

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View topic - Coffee Samples!!! - Coffee Forum (#)

„Note regarding the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe: Quite variable flavor and acidity depending upon exact temperature of water used in brewing and duration of brewing in the French Press. Ranged from mellow to sharp, especially sharp with hotter water....Still very nice in all variations.“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Coffee, Drip Grind, 1 Pound Bag (#)

„Ethiopian coffees are some of the world's most varied and distinctive. Yirgacheffe ranks among the best. Diffrent from Harrar, Yirgacheffe adds a soft, fragrant, flowery note, complex to the palate with a long resonant finish.“

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This weekends `crew micro-summit - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Sara comes to Victoria 2 or 3 times a year for the mental and physical escape from the 'big smoke'. As usual, Sara brought about 5 pounds of the finest fresh roast; Cuban, Peruvian organic, Pure Kona, her famous espresso blend and unbelievable Ethiopian Yirgacheffe.“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Yirgacheffe Ethiopian Coffee (#)

„It has a balanced acidity and nice body. Yirgacheffe is grown in the same region of Ethiopia but has a very winy flavor. This wild coffee is often blended with heavier coffees, like Columbian and Java, to impart its remarkable flavor notes.“

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Coffee @ nationalgeographic.com (#)

„About 12 million Ethiopians make their living from coffee, whose name is said to be a derivation of “Kaffa,” the name of an Ethiopian province. Notable Beans: Harrar, Sidamo, Yirgacheffe“

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View topic - Coffee countries - Coffee Forum (#)

„Ethiopian Yirgacheffe- Rich teasing and mysteriuos on the palate, with a very long resonant finish, its acidity vibrates inside the richness of the body, but adds a soft fragrant flowery note.“

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CoffeeKid - August is a Coffee Month? (#)

„One batch was from Intelligentsia , who continue to impress me as some of the best roasters in the US. I particularly liked the Yirgacheffe and the Yemen Mocha they stock.“

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The Year 2000 Coffee News Review (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„It's nice to see that Ethiopia and Eritrea have resolved their border war with a peace treaty. The Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Harrar plants are safe again.“

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Specialty Coffee Bulletin Board :: View topic - SO schoop-out? (#)

„Ethiopia Yirgacheffe - wonderful notes of candied orange peel and a much more complete body than expected! a very interesting and very tasty espresso.“

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Timeforcoffee.com (#)

„Ethiopia; Harrar, Ghimbi, Sidamo, Yirgacheffe “

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Tea & Coffee 12/01 - Hopeful Signs On The Horizon: Digging Out of the Price Trough (#)

„Also, EAFCA is attempting to create formal appellations for growing regions. The first of these would be Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia.“

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Cafe Campesino Coffees (#)

„Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Medium - Fair Trade Organic “

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