Yirgacheffe, a star region in specialty coffee, boasts a wide variety of offerings, among which the sun-dried G1 lot produced by smallholder Almaz Bekele is particularly noteworthy. Under the guidance and assistance of YCFCU, this coffee displays mature and rich flavor layers, with a cupping performance that is even on par with well-known cooperatives. Front Street Coffee's Yirgacheffe G1 Sun-Dried Red Cherry selects perfectly ripe cherries, undergoes sun-drying and a medium-light roast, revealing aromas of tropical fruits, white grapes, blueberries, and orange blossom, with a smooth mouthfeel and full-bodied sweetness. This article will guide you through the production background of smallholder Almaz Bekele, the collaborative model of YCFCU, and the specific flavors and processing details of this coffee. [more…]

The Aricha processing station in Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe region, originally named Idido, was once owned by the well-known coffee trader Abdullah Bagersh. Although it later changed owners and names, its processing standards and quality have continued to this day. This article will trace the relationship between Idido and Aricha, introduce the operating model of the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers' Cooperative Union (YCFCU), and present Front Street Coffee's roasting recommendations and flavor descriptions for two beans—Yirgacheffe Red Honey Red Cherry and Natural Aricha—offering an in-depth look at the processing techniques and cup performance of the Misty Valley micro-region. [more…]