Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Aricha

ETHIOPIA
Single Origin | Omniroast

Region: Yirgacheffe, Gedeo
Varietal: Heriloom
Process: Natural & Sun Dried
Altitude: 2000 - 2200 MASL
Tasting Notes: Mixed Berries, Candied Grape, Earl Grey

The coffees of Yirgacheffe have long been prized for their delicate, tea-like aromatics and clean citrus flavour. Recently, producers in the Gedio region have been reinventing the natural process originally developed in Ethiopia to offer a completely different profile from this well-known origin. The Aricha is a prime example of the fruitiness, complexity, and character of these Natural Yirgacheffe coffees.

The Aricha is subject to an incredible amount of care from start to finish. When the ripe cherries are first brought to the mill to dry on raised African beds, they are constantly turned  for the first 48 hours of drying to ensure an even evaporation of the moisture from the cherry. This lends a consistency and cleanliness to the cup, which can prove difficult in a process prone to mould and uneven air circulation. After the coffee is fully dried and the skin, mucilage, and parchment removed, it is sorted and traded through the Ethiopian Coffee Exchange as a Grade 1 Yirgacheffe.

In the cup, the Aricha truly delivers. A perfumed floral aroma leads into a crisp and complex fruit basket flavour. Milky body provides the backbone for the fruit and aromatics, creating a harmonious balance. The cup finishes with lingering, pleasant mouthfeel.