Yirgacheffe· Single Origin · Ethiopia
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Roasted Coffee, 12 oz
Roasted · 12 oz
There is a reason Yirgacheffe is the most talked-about coffee region on earth. One sip and you understand. Grade 1 Yirgacheffe, sourced directly from small family farms in the Ethiopian highlands. No brokers. No blending. No shortcuts. Just coffee grown at altitude, harvested by hand, and shipped to you with nothing removed and nothing added. A light roast opens with jasmine blossom, lemon zest, and a brightness that feels almost like tea. Clean, delicate, and completely alive. Medium roast adds depth, stone fruit, and a bergamot quality that lingers long after the cup is empty. Dark roast rounds into sweet berry and dark chocolate with a finish that keeps pulling you back. Yirgacheffe sits between 1,900 and 2,400 metres in southern Ethiopia. The altitude, volcanic soil, and highland mist create conditions that exist nowhere else. This is the birthplace of Arabica coffee. It tastes exactly like it should. Roasted in small batches in Detroit. Shipped within 48 hours of your order. This is Ethiopian coffee exactly as it was meant to be experienced. Origin & Traceability Origin: Ethiopia, widely regarded as the birthplace of Arabica coffee Region: Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone, Southern Ethiopia Altitude: 1,900-2,400 metres Processing Method: Natural (dry process) Grade: Grade 1, ECX-graded Producer Information: Sourced directly from small family farms in the Yirgacheffe growing zone, imported by Buna Utopia without a US-based broker intermediary Traceability: Single-region, single-grade lot, not blended with other origins or grades Flavor Notes Light roast: jasmine, lemon zest, tea-like brightness. Medium roast: stone fruit, bergamot. Dark roast: sweet berry, dark chocolate. Brewing Recommendations Best suited to pour-over methods (V60, Chemex, Kalita) that highlight clarity and floral aromatics. Medium-fine grind, 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio, water just off boiling. Also suitable for drip brewers and French press.
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"Whole-bean Yirgacheffe rewards patience. Grind just before brewing and the full aromatic complexity fills the room before the first drop lands."
Flavor Profile
What Your Palate Will Find
Brewing Guide
Brew This Bean Right
Yirgacheffe's delicate florals are best expressed through filter methods. The lighter the roast, the higher the floral intensity.
Pour-Over (Chemex)
30g · 500ml · 90°C · 4-min brew. The florals open like a perfume. Best method for this bean.
Aeropress (Inverted)
15g · 200ml · 88°C · 1.5 min. Bright, clean, jasmine-forward with a lemon finish.
Cold Brew
60g coarse · 500ml cold water · 18h in fridge. Sweet, floral, almost tea-like.
Traditional Buna
Roast green beans over charcoal, grind in a mukecha, brew in a jebena. The ceremony is the ritual.
Origin
The Gedeo Highlands
Yirgacheffe sits inside the Gedeo Zone in Ethiopia's southern highlands at 1,900 to 2,400 metres. Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee, and Yirgacheffe is one of its most celebrated origins for aromatic, floral cups.
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Yes. Every bag is roasted after your order is placed, not sitting in a warehouse. We roast your coffee and ship it within 48 hours of your order. That means you receive beans that are days old, not months. Most coffee you buy in stores was roasted weeks or months ago. Ours was roasted for you specifically.
Directly from small family farms in Ethiopia. We buy directly from farmers with no brokers or middlemen, handling export and import ourselves from Detroit, Michigan.
Both. Our coffees come in whole bean and ground options. If you order ground, it is ground fresh for your order. Whole beans are always recommended for maximum freshness.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature, away from sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate or freeze roasted coffee. Green beans can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 18 months.
We roast your order and ship it from Detroit, Michigan within 48 hours. Standard delivery is 3–5 business days within the US.
We stand behind every bag. If you are not satisfied, contact us and we will make it right: refund or replacement, no questions asked.
Yes. We supply roasters, cafes, restaurants, and retailers. There is no minimum order. See our wholesale page or email info@bunautopia.com for pricing and free samples.
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