Coffee region guide
Yirgacheffe
예가체프
A coffee origin associated with floral, citrus-led washed coffees. Localities such as Aricha, Konga and Kochere have distinct stone-fruit and sweetness profiles.
Also known as: Yirgachefe · Yirga Cheffe · Yirga Chefe
Explore connected microregions
- Microregion · YirgacheffeKochere코체레A producing district in Gedeo within the Yirgacheffe trade origin. The Boji washed lot combines citrus, stone fruit and florals with caramel sweetness.Recorded flavors · Citrus · Stone fruit · Floral · Caramel
- Microregion · YirgacheffeGedeb게뎁Explore 6 connected areasA producing locality in Gedeo Zone also marketed as Yirgacheffe. The Gedeb Natural Gr.3 selection offers florals, ripe stone fruit and honey sweetness.Recorded flavors · Floral · Ripe stone fruit · Honey
- Microregion · YirgacheffeAricha아리차A coffee-growing kebele in Yirgacheffe with washing stations and smallholder production.Recorded flavors · Brown sugar · Cranberry · Mango · Orange
- Microregion · YirgacheffeIdido이디도Coffee-growing locality of Idido, with production and processing by Idido Cooperative.Recorded flavors · Mango · Lemongrass · Bergamot
- Microregion · YirgacheffeKoke코케Coffee-growing region of Koke, with coffee from Koke smallholders / Shalaye station.Recorded flavors · Black tea · Lemon zest · Nectarine
Place and growing environment
The trade name spans coffees from multiple communities and washing stations. Coffees from neighboring Gedeb are also sold as Yirgacheffe.
Regional flavors
- 01Floral
- 02Citrus
- 03Peach
- 04Apricot
Processing
Washed · Natural
Grown varieties
Ethiopian local landraces · JARC selections · JARC 74110 · JARC 74112 · Kurume · Wolisho · Dega · 74165 · JARC Yirgacheffe specialty varieties · JARC varieties · Local landraces · Ethiopian heirloom · Heirloom varieties · Ethiopian landrace · Indigenous heirloom
74110
A Jimma Agricultural Research Center selection for coffee berry disease resistance.
- Lineage
- Selected from wild populations in 1974 and approved for release in 1979.
- Growing conditions
- Characterized by compact trees and small cherries.
74112
A coffee berry disease-resistant selection from Jimma Agricultural Research Center.
- Lineage
- Developed through the 1974 collection and selection program, with release approved in 1979.
- Growing conditions
- A cultivated selection with compact stature and small cherries.
Kurume
A name for small-form Ethiopian landrace coffee.
- Traits
- Recorded as local landrace material separately from numbered JARC selections.
Wolisho
A landrace coffee name commonly encountered in Ethiopia's Gedeo zone.
- Growing conditions
- Known for a tall canopy and large fruit.
Ethiopian heirloom
A collective trade term encompassing diverse Ethiopian coffee populations.
Lot details
Idido
Idido Cooperative — Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union
Idido, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · Harvest November 2025 – January 2026
- Variety · process
- Kurume · Wolisho · Dega · 74110 · 74112 · 74165 · JARC Yirgacheffe specialty varietiesWashed
- Tasting notes
- Floral · Melon · Citrus
Dumerso
Hirut and Mahder Birhanu — Dumerso Washing Station
Dumerso, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
- Variety · process
- Ethiopian heirloomBlack honey
Sources
- Ethiopia: regional and microregional profiles(opens in a new tab)
Café Imports · Accessed
- Gedeb Gr. 2 Fully Washed(opens in a new tab)
Sucafina · Accessed
- Adisu Halchaye Kochere Natural Gr.1(opens in a new tab)
Sucafina · Accessed
- CJ1246 — Tariku Mengesha, Banko Chelchele, 2017 harvest(opens in a new tab)
Royal Coffee · Accessed
- Chelbesa Washing Station, Yirgacheffe Grade 2 — Wolisho & Dega(opens in a new tab)
Touton Specialty Coffee · Accessed
- Idido(opens in a new tab)
Counter Culture Coffee · Accessed
- Adado Yirgacheffe Natural(opens in a new tab)
Sucafina · Accessed
- Dumerso — Onyx Black Honey(opens in a new tab)
Onyx Coffee Lab · Accessed
- Boji Kochere Fully Washed(opens in a new tab)
Sucafina · Accessed
- Rako, Ethiopia(opens in a new tab)
Ritual Coffee Roasters · Accessed
- Gotiti G1 — Onyx Washed(opens in a new tab)
Onyx Coffee Lab · Accessed
- Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Washed Organic(opens in a new tab)
Ally Coffee · Accessed
- Ethiopia Danche Korasuma Hydro Honey(opens in a new tab)
The Coffeeshop · Accessed
- Ethiopia Gedeb Wuri Grade Zero Washed 15/16(opens in a new tab)
Royal Coffee · Accessed
- UK Offerings 20 February 2026 — Aricha P006492 #4(opens in a new tab)
Ally Coffee · Accessed
- Chelchele Super Natural(opens in a new tab)
Boo Coffee Roasters · Accessed
- Halo Beriti Washed Grade 1(opens in a new tab)
Square One Coffee Roasters · Accessed
- Banko Taratu Double Fermentation Washed(opens in a new tab)
Fuglen Coffee Roasters Tokyo · Accessed
- Kubi Washed(opens in a new tab)
SEY · Accessed
- Idido Washed(opens in a new tab)
Sample Coffee Roasters · Accessed
- Koke Shalaye Washed(opens in a new tab)
Casino Mocca · Accessed
- Idido Washed Fairtrade(opens in a new tab)
Ally Coffee · Accessed