mycuppa March 2011 Newsletter

New season/crop Ethiopians are now in the store. 

 

We run about 2 or 3 different Yirgy's at any time - a combination of two other washed Yirgacheffe and an exotic Natural to showcase in the Specialty Cafes.

 

Firstly, we have the wonderful Grade 1 washed. 

 

Yirgacheffe GR1's are rare and difficult to source as most washed Yirgy's that come into Australia are Grade 2.

 

The GR1 washed is from Dumerso.

 

If you are lucky enough to pick up this wonderful Yirgachaffe, you will discover the following:

 

Grown in the Zonegedlko District, this bean ships with GrainPro liners to preserve its quality. 

 

In the cup, the Dumerso GR1 washed Ethiopia Yirgachaffe exhibits sweet and delicate notes of tea rose, apricots, honeyed and black tea, moving to a smooth dark cocoa body and a sweet finish.

 

As a black, I get pineapple - which is truly enjoyable.

 

In milk, I get a sweet, clean finish with hints of apricot.

 

Generally, Ethiopia Yirgachaffe beans display a very clean cup with dominant notes of honey and lemon - you won't be disappointed with the King Of Coffees - whether it is a GR1 or GR2 washed, they are superb.

 

As for the Natural (unwashed).

 

We sometimes use this in the Berry Apocalypse blend; other times, we run it for Specialty Cafes.

 

The GR1 natural we have in our store is Aricha from Bennetts - a true specialty coffee.

 

Intense aromas and flavour up front, followed by a bright, tangy berry acidity.

 

Full creamy textured cup with a strong, lingering, bitter-sweet cocoa finish.

 

We prefer the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Naturals as a black coffee - double ristretto, short-black, espresso.

 

This coffee displays a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and flavour that will leave you craving for more.

 

Available in our Single Origins section http://www.mycuppa.com.au/Ethiopia-Yirgachaffe.html