Natural Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe

About our Natural Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe

Sixteen kebeles (villages) make up the Gedeb district, one of which is called “Worka-Sakaro.” The name “Worka” is very well known in the world of specialty coffee, but less well-known is that several coffee washing stations operate in and around Worka-Sakaro kebele. In the Gedio language the word “Worka” means “gold,” a name associated with the friendly-natured inhabitants of the area since the days of King Haile Selassie.

There is also a large native tree found around Gedeb that the locals call “Sakaro,” hence the name of the kebele “Worka-Sakaro.” Of the 1,276 hectares encompassed by Worka-Sakaro around 679 are planted with coffee, demonstrating what a critical component our favorite beverage is to the farmers’ culture and economy. “Wuri” is another Gedio word meaning “high altitude,” which Worka-Sakaro has certainly earned with some farming areas topping out over 2,100 masl.

The sorting and drying processes at Wuri are precise and laborious, with washed coffees drying in 12-15 days and Naturals drying in 18-21 days. The Naturals are covered during the heat of the day to ensure a gentle and consistent drying, and turned constantly on the beds during daylight hours. The botanical and tropical complexity of both the washed and natural-processed Wuri coffees put them on a level above.

Roast: Medium

Altitude: 2,076 masl

Process: Natural at the Kochere, Wuri washing station

Region: Gedeb District, Gedeo Zone, SNNP Region

Notes: Notes of cherry, prune, grape, orange and lemon sweetness with a round body and bright/berry-like acidity.

ROASTED IN PORT ANGELES, WA