Ethiopia - Aricha Wubanchi / Filter Coffee

Be enchanted by the magic of this Grade 1 microlot from the Aricha Wubanchi Washing Station in Yirgacheffe. At an altitude of 2,200 meters, surrounded by lush nature and fed by the clear waters of the Resitay River, the coffee cherries are cultivated by over 1,700 passionate smallholder farmers. These families plant their Jarc heirloom varieties alongside other crops directly in their forest gardens—affectionately called "garden coffee."

Yirgacheffe is the heart of Ethiopian coffee culture, famous for its delicate and distinctive flavors. The combination of fertile soils, consistent rainfall, and centuries of experience gives this coffee an incomparable interplay of aromas. In the cup, you'll experience fruity notes of apricot, lemon tart, and Earl Grey tea.

The processing is carried out with dedication: only the ripest cherries are hand-picked, fermented, washed, and gently dried in the sun on raised African beds for 10 to 12 days. Each bean is carefully turned regularly and protected from rain or midday sun before it begins its journey to Addis Ababa for final sorting and preparation for export.

We're delighted to present this excellent coffee from the Aricha Wubanchi Washing Station. The light roast brings out classic Yirgacheffe aromas like bergamot and black tea. This coffee makes a sensational accompaniment to a clear cup of filter coffee or a fruity espresso.

Region: Aricha in Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone

Producer: Aricha Wubanchi Washing Station

Cultivation height: 2,200 m

Variety: Heirloom

Condition: Washed

Preparation recommendation: V60, Clever Dripper, Chemex, Kalita Wave, Aeropress, French Press, filter coffee machine

Best Taste Recommendation: 1 - 8 weeks after roasting (best before - 1 year)

Body: 3/5

Fruit: 4/5

Flavor profile:

• Earl Grey
• apricot
• Lemon tart