Ethiopia Yaye Premium Natural Espresso - Single Origin

Ethiopia Yaye Premium Natural Espresso - Single Origin.

This lot is sourced from 20 carefully selected producers in the Chericho kebele of Arbegona. These producers are identified through Testi Specialty Coffee’s Premium Cherry Selection program, which recognises consistent delivery of high quality, well managed cherry.

Cherry selection begins at the farm level, with producers incentivised through premium pricing to deliver optimally ripe fruit. At Yaye washing station, intake protocols are highly selective, with additional sorting and floatation used to standardise quality prior to processing.

Coffee is processed using a controlled natural method, with cherries dried on raised beds in 5cm layers and turned frequently to regulate fermentation and ensure even moisture loss, while being covered during peak heat and overnight to minimise thermal stress and reabsorption. As drying progresses to the raisin stage at around 25 percent moisture, layer depth is increased to stabilise drying rate and prevent uneven fermentation. Over approximately 30 days, moisture is reduced to 12 percent through careful management of airflow, bed depth, and continuous defect sorting to maintain consistency and physical integrity.

PROCESS: W

REGION: P

ELEVATION: 1

VARIETAL: T

CUP: L

ROAST: F

The Ethiopia Yaye Premium Natural Espresso, sourced by Code Black Coffee, represents a distinct expression of the Arbegona region. As a natural-processed coffee, this lot undergoes a drying phase where the cherry remains intact, a technique that often imparts a heavier body and pronounced sweetness to the final cup. While natural-processed coffees tend to show heavier fruit and jammy characteristics, this specific offering highlights a profile defined by berries, citrus, floral notes, and sweetness.

Understanding the impact of these processing methods is essential for identifying how origin characteristics are preserved from the farm to the roastery. For those looking to further refine their palate or identify specific nuances within this espresso, consulting a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for categorizing the complex interplay between the bright citrus acidity and the delicate floral aromatics present in this single-origin selection.