Yirgacheffe is a coffee from Gedeo Zone, Southern part of Ethiopia. Over a number of years the region has developed a distinguished reputation for fine coffees, producing in world. The combinations of high altitude (up to 2,200m in some areas), fertile soil, consistent & plentiful rains are all contributing factors to the high status of Yirgacheffe coffees. The indigenous ‘heirloom’ varietals – which grow wild in parts of Ethiopia – are responsible for the unique flavor notes which make for beautifully refined cup, characterized by strong citric acidity, sweet chocolate and floral/herbal notes of jasmine.

This coffee is grown in the Sidamo region south of Ethiopia. The region is well known for having ideal climate condition for growing coffee. This is all due to high altitudes, between 2,000-2,200 meters, ample rainfall, optimal temperature and rich soil. This washed Sidamo is high quality coffee with flavor like sweet lemon, floral and pleasant citrus notes. Sometimes this type can be compared favorably with Yirgacheffe coffee.

This coffee grows in Guji Zone of Oromia region of Ethiopia and borders the SNNP Region. This area is south of Yirgacheffe town, but has similar coffee growing altitudes of 1900 to 2200 meters. The Coffee is grown organically in beautiful, wild forest conditions, where the soil has well drainage and can be categorized as fertile clay, and the trees benefit from a mixture of natural shade plants. Washed Guji tends to have well balanced tropical, peach, sweet, mango, cherry flavor.

This coffee comes from within the Limu area within Djimmah region at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,200 masl in southwest Ethiopia. Limu coffee is not just Washed Djimmah. It has its own special genetic profile and its own unique cup profile, which is like a smooth red wine, an elegant coffee. All sundried coffee from Limu has been traditionaly exported as Djimmah, while all washed coffee from Djimmah has been exported as Limu. This approach, unfortunately, contributes to the incorrect perception that “Limu” is simply a washed Djimmah when in actual fact; coffees from Limu are quite distinct and beautiful.