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Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Light Roast

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  • Roast Level
    Light
  • Tasting Notes
    Citrus, Honey
  • Type
    Single Origin
  • Process
    Washed
  • Certifications
    Fair Trade, Organic
This single origin light roast comes from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia. It is a classic Yirgacheffe that won't disappoint even the most discerning consumers. The cup is light and bright with strong citrus flavors coming through.
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Yirgacheffe
  • Country
    Ethiopia
  • Region
    Yirgacheffe
  • Altitude
    1,900 - 2,100 meters
  • Producer
    Konga cooperative

Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Yirgacheffe is one of the main coffee-growing regions in the country and it is located in southern Ethiopia.

The Konga cooperative is one of several in the Yirgacheffe region––they belong to the YCFCU (Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union)––and they have 2,400 smallholder members with meticulous attention to detail when it comes to processing coffee and prepping it for export.

Brew Methods

Here are our recommendations for brewing coffee. Use this as a starting point and adjust to your taste preferences.

Drip / Immersion
  • Ratio
    1:16
  • Coffee
    20.9 grams
  • Water
    334 grams
Espresso
  • Ratio
    1:2
  • Coffee
    18 grams
  • Water
    36-40 grams
  • Time
    25-30 seconds

Transparency

We want to be transparent about the costs involved in making a bag of coffee. Our goal is to be equitable to all parties involved, from the producers who grow the beans to those who buy our roasted coffee. We are a small local business that regularly finds new ways to improve our costs, while ensuring our customers get the highest quality cup of coffee.

  • Green Cost (12oz)
    $7.24 USD
  • Packaging and Processing
    $5.31 USD
  • Production Cost
    $4.45 USD

Green Cost is the amount we pay to purchase the raw green coffee that goes into a bag. This includes the price we pay for shipping.

Packaging and Processing is the amount we pay for everything else that goes into making a bag that is not the actual coffee. This includes items like the coffee bag, shipping box, and credit card processing fees.

Production Costs are the amount we pay to keep the business running, such as website hosting fees, business licensing, insurance, utilities, and equipment. Finally, wages are paid from the remainder after all business necessities have been covered.