Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Washed Gr. 1 – Idido Valley

Burman Coffee Traders

Details

Origin

Ethiopia

Process

Washed

Roast Suitability

Description

Idido is part of Yirgacheffe, one of 8 woredas, or districts, that together comprise the dense and competitive highland zone of Gedeo. (The entire Gedeo zone is often referred to as “Yirgacheffe” thanks to the notoriety of this particular district.) Idido is one of Ethiopia’s best-known communities. It’s centrally located among Yirgacheffe producers, being just a few kilometers outside the town of Yirga Chefe itself a surprisingly small community given its mythical stature as one of the world’s most gifted coffee landscapes. As a coffee terroir, this part of Gedeo has for decades been considered a benchmark for beauty and complexity in arabica coffee known for being beguilingly ornate and jasmine-like when fully washed, and seductively punchy and sweet when sundried–and hardly requires an introduction. This was Idido’s only washed coffee this season. The coffee was hand-sorted throughout the entire 18-day drying process and then rested for four weeks before milling, once the seeds had reached a consistent moisture content of 11.2%.$0.10 per pound from the Malebo proceeds supports the Ardent Children Center, a local orphanage built and funded by Ardent Coffee Exporter. The ACC was established to provide orphan and semi-orphan children with adequate food, healthcare, education, and play, ensuring a safe and happy childhood. Tasting Notes: A very clean and elegant washed Ethiopian a clear example of a high-end Yirgacheffe. Jasmine aromatics with citrus highlights right from the grind, leading into a cup with bright, lemon-like acidity and a strong jasmine tea character, supported by a chocolaty, lightly spiced undertone. As it cools, the cup gains body and intensity, with the acidity becoming sharper and more defined while the chocolaty notes step into the background, letting the floral and citric character take the spotlight. Lighter roasts emphasize citric acidity, jasmine tea and a subtle caramel sweetness; medium roasts balance chocolate and tropical fruit with mor