Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic Single Origin (12oz)
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic Single Origin (12oz)
Buy this USDA Certified Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe single origin — a medium-dark roast whole bean coffee in a 12oz bag, with bright black tea, honey, and lemongrass flavor. Fresh roasted to order and shipped nationwide across the USA. Order this specialty coffee today.
Floral. Bright. Honey-Sweet. From the Birthplace of Coffee.
Coffee was discovered in Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe region thousands of years ago. One sip of Forum Coffee's Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic Single Origin and you'll understand why this origin remains one of the most celebrated in the world. Bright notes of black tea, delicate honey sweetness, and a distinctive lemongrass finish create a tasting experience that's unlike any other coffee you've tried. House-roasted in New Jersey, USDA certified organic, and shipped fresh to your door.
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In the Cup
Flavor Profile
What You'll Taste in the Cup?
At a Glance
The Details
Everything you need to know before you brew.
Where It's From?
The Origin — Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia
Yirgacheffe sits in southern Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone — a region where coffee has grown wild for thousands of years. It's widely regarded by specialty coffee experts as the origin of Arabica coffee itself. At altitudes of 1,700–2,200 meters, cool temperatures and abundant rainfall create ideal conditions for developing the floral, bright, tea-like character that sets Ethiopian Yirgacheffe apart from every other coffee in the world.
Coffee here is traditionally washed — the cherry is fermented and washed away from the bean before drying, producing a clean, bright, distinctly floral cup profile. This single origin Ethiopian coffee is Yirgacheffe in its purest, most expressive form.
How It's Roasted?
The Roast — Medium-Dark: Depth That Preserves the Brightness
We roast our Ethiopian Yirgacheffe to a medium-dark level — a deliberate choice that honors the origin. A lighter roast would emphasize very delicate floral notes; our medium-dark brings forward the honey sweetness and lemongrass brightness while giving the cup a fuller, more satisfying body than a light roast delivers.
The result is complex, layered, and incredibly drinkable. Bright without being sharp. Floral without being thin.
Why It's Good For You?
Health Benefits of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Organic Coffee
Ethiopian Arabica beans grown at 1,700–2,200 meters develop exceptionally high concentrations of polyphenols, chlorogenic acids, and flavonoids — making Yirgacheffe one of the most antioxidant-rich coffees in the world.
Research published in the National Library of Medicine found that habitual Ethiopian Arabica coffee consumption was associated with measurably better cardiovascular health markers, improved blood vessel flexibility, and reduced inflammation.
Caffeine in Ethiopian coffee stimulates dopamine — your brain's happiness chemical — while the powerful antioxidants protect brain cells from stress, improving concentration, mood, and mental alertness throughout the day.
Studies show that consistent coffee consumption can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 67%, with chlorogenic acids in Ethiopian Arabica playing a key role in blood sugar regulation.
Grown by traditional Ethiopian farming communities without a single synthetic chemical, USDA organic certification ensures higher antioxidant concentrations than conventionally grown coffee and a completely clean, residue-free cup.
The powerful antioxidants in high-altitude Ethiopian Yirgacheffe neutralize free radicals — the primary driver of cellular aging, skin damage, and chronic inflammation — helping your body stay healthier for longer.
Brewing
How to Brew? - Best Methods for Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee
Best methods for this coffee.
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1Heat & Grind
Heat fresh filtered water to 200°F and grind your Ethiopian Yirgacheffe beans to a medium consistency — like coarse sea sand. For best results, use a pour over brewer such as a V60, Chemex, or Kalita Wave.
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2Rinse Filter
Rinse your paper filter with hot water before adding coffee — this removes any paper taste and preheats the brewer so your water temperature stays consistent.
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3Measure & Place
Add 20g of ground coffee per 300ml of water (roughly 1 tablespoon per 5oz) and place it over your cup or carafe.
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4Bloom the grounds.
Start with a small pour of about 40ml — just enough to wet all the grounds. Wait 30 seconds and watch the coffee bloom and puff up. This means it is fresh and full of flavor.
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5Pour slowly.
Slowly pour the remaining water in gentle, circular motions over the next 2–2.5 minutes, keeping the water level steady above the grounds.
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6Finish & Enjoy
Your brew should finish in 3–4 minutes total. Pour immediately and drink it black first — the black tea brightness, honey sweetness, and lemongrass finish are unlike anything you've tasted in a coffee before.
Our Standard
Why Organic? Why USDA Certified?
USDA Certified Organic
USDA Certified Organic, grown by smallholder farmers in Yirgacheffe using traditional farming practices that have been chemical-free for generations. No synthetic pesticides, no herbicides, no artificial fertilizers. Supporting organic Ethiopian coffee also means supporting farming communities in one of Africa's most important — and most economically vital — coffee-growing regions.
Choose Your Size
Same Coffee. Same Quality.
Pick what suits your lifestyle.
12oz Retail Bag
- Perfect for home pour over setups
- 8–10 days supply (1–2 cups/day)
- Resealable airtight retail bag
- Best specialty coffee gift option
- Try before buying the 5lb bulk
5lb Bulk Bag
- Best value per ounce
- 4–5 weeks supply (2 cups/day)
- Ideal for households & offices
- Same fresh-roasted quality
- See our Ethiopia 5lb listing →
Is This For You?
Is This Coffee Right for You?
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe isn't for everyone — it's for coffee drinkers who want more than bold and bitter. If you appreciate complexity, brightness, and a coffee that surprises you every single cup, this is for you.
Pour over lovers who want the world's most celebrated single origin.
Coffee enthusiasts exploring Ethiopia's famous Yirgacheffe region for the first time.
Gift buyers — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is always an impressive, premium gift.
Health-conscious buyers wanting USDA certified organic whole bean Ethiopian coffee.
Curious drinkers ready to experience something genuinely extraordinary.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee so special?
Yirgacheffe sits in the region where coffee was first discovered thousands of years ago. The high altitude, traditional washed processing, and ancient coffee genetics produce a uniquely floral, tea-like, honey-sweet cup that no other origin in the world replicates. It's considered by many specialty coffee experts to be the finest coffee origin on earth.
What does Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee taste like?
Bright, floral, and layered — like a cup of black tea and coffee had a delicious baby. Notes of black tea, honey sweetness, and a distinctive lemongrass freshness in the finish. It's unlike any other coffee you've tried. Some people describe it as "surprisingly light" — but the flavor is complex and memorable.
Should I drink Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with milk?
We recommend trying it black first — the floral, tea-like notes are best experienced without milk. If you do add milk, try a small amount of oat milk, which won't overpower the delicate flavor. Cow's milk can mask the brightness that makes Yirgacheffe so special.
Is Ethiopian coffee high in caffeine?
Our Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is a medium-dark roast — caffeine content is similar to most specialty coffees, approximately 80–100mg per 8oz cup. The brightness of the flavor can make it feel energizing, but caffeine levels are standard.
Why is Yirgacheffe coffee washed?
Washed processing means the coffee cherry (the fruit surrounding the bean) is fermented and washed away before the bean is dried. This method produces a clean, bright, distinctly floral flavor profile — it's the traditional processing method in Ethiopia and directly creates the tea-like, honey-sweet character Yirgacheffe is famous for.
Is Ethiopian coffee good for pour over?
It's one of the best coffees in the world for pour over. The clean, clear extraction of pour over (V60, Chemex, Kalita) brings out every layer of the tasting notes — the tea brightness, honey sweetness, and lemongrass finish — far more clearly than immersion brewing methods.
What is the difference between Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Sidamo coffee?
Both are Ethiopian single origins but from different regions. Yirgacheffe is typically brighter, more floral, and more distinctly tea-like. Sidamo tends to be slightly more balanced and fruity, with less of the distinctive lemongrass and jasmine character that defines Yirgacheffe. Yirgacheffe is generally considered the more complex and prized of the two.
How fresh is the coffee when it arrives from Forum Coffee?
We roast to order at our New Jersey roastery. Your coffee is roasted fresh before it ships — typically arriving within days of the roast date. You receive it at absolute peak flavor, not weeks after roasting like supermarket coffee.