Ethiopian Organic Yirgacheffe FTO

by Anonymous on March 14, 2018

I am new to roasting and getting consistancy is my lesson yet to be mastered. I can't wait until I get a real roaster. That being said, this bean is my favorite so far of 6 I've tried. Love the flavor of this bean. Can taiste the regional qualities strong throught a medium roast but something magical happens just going to 2nd crack or just past 2nd crack. Let it sit and degas 3-7 days and it not only keeps a bit of that regional flavor, the bightness drops just a tad and it seems to double in body - a wonderfully full cup from aroma to aftertaste! I am enjoying my roasting experience so far!

by Anonymous on October 6, 2018

Great product. Coffee is as much about the roast as it is about the bean. Which is why I have roasted my own for years. The problem is it ruins you from the commercial coffee houses-can't stand Starbuck's and the rest-they burn their coffee which is why customers buy the Frappachinos (what ever they are called) etc.

by Anonymous on August 14, 2018

I've been roasting for about ten years and like this the best of beans I've tried. I haven't noticed any "blueberry" aroma that one review mentions, but that may be because I roast every 2-3 days and keep roasted beans in the freezer to solidify the oils so they grind better. I like buying fair traded coffee to avoid supporting child or slave labor.

by Anonymous on March 14, 2019

After reading all the positive reviews I decided to try this product out. The first batch did not come out right, as it was too chaffy and brewed weak and light. I figured this was due to stopping my roast just at first crack conclusion. So I just finished my second and final batch taking this to second crack. Chaffiness was gone, brewing was much better and darker. Taste is okay, nothing to get me excited. So bottom line, roast this to at least second crack.

by Anonymous on November 28, 2007

A very bright, bold and untamed Yerg. A virtual runaway freight train of flavor that might have some looking to tame it down a taste by adding some Indonesian to the mix....You will be getting your moneys worth of intense flavor!

by Anonymous on March 18, 2019

Aroma is peppery, floral (think dried roses vs. fresh-cut jasmine/deep vs. bright), with appreciable hues of chocolate and dried fruit. Body is bold, balanced and heavy. Flavor is both sweet and spicy, bearing an undeniable presence of fruit (figs, dates, dried berries/not citrus), with noticeable traces of chocolate and honey. Finish is long but not unbalanced. This bean roasts well and uniformly. Even at a light roast, the color is rich and fairly dark. Great bean to pair with an afternoon dessert, or as a treat on its own, but this would not be my go-to morning or afternoon cup. This one is an experience in itself, but it could become cloying if overdone.

by Anonymous on February 2, 2019

Very Good coffee. First time trying African blends. I still like Caribbean coffee better, but this is still a good one. Roasted medium roast and it is still strong.

by Anonymous on January 22, 2019

So far of the three I’ve trie, this is my favorite! Smooth flavor. Just a hint of sweetness. Love it!

by Anonymous on December 5, 2018

These beans definitely produce an absolutely amazing cup of coffee! Highly recommended! We roast to a medium dark and prepare it in a stovetop espresso maker, WOW!

by Anonymous on November 26, 2018

I purchased 4 and so far this is my favorite one. I love the full flavor

by Nytaicer on September 27, 2018

Tasty, clean, very little chaff, nice taste, one of my favorite beans

by Anonymous on September 4, 2018

Just brewed some and I like it. I held off because of the poor 7/18 review; I think I know that "berry musty" trait because I have 10 pounds of "org Yergacheffe" that I bought from somewhere else last year -- I also noticed that trait from the org Bali Kintamani Natural I got from here a month ago; so if you like that musty berry trait try out the Bali. FWIW I think that trait fades over time because I just brewed that old Yergacheffe bean and it isn't as pungent as it was a year ago. I'm going to corral some more of this org Yergacheffe and store some for the winter!

by Anonymous on August 14, 2018

My first time roasting Yergacheffe and it was spectacular! All that it was advertised to be. City Roast yields the best, most delicate flavors. Delivery was super fast.

by tgbenfield on April 29, 2018

A favorite for many years! I roast mine about 30 seconds past the end of first crack ending.

by Anonymous on December 2, 2007

We're new to roasting, and picked out a few beans...so far, this is the bean that has really stood out to us. I'm no expert, but it's easy to work with, and all of our friends have liked it very much. We're roasting it this year for Christmas and giving it away as presents!

by Anonymous on July 18, 2018

I typically stay away from Ethiopian coffees because of rot problems. It's that "blueberry" smell/taste. Many people see it as an attribute. I see it as a flaw. I've been roasting for ten years and occasionally I'll find a bean that has or develops this taste/smell if I hold it for a while after roasting. Sometimes you'll find it immediately after roasting. People I've educated on this smell then recognize it as well. I've found it in coffees from all areas of the world including Central American, South America and Africa. It's especially prevalent in Ethiopian and Yemen coffees. I got a pound of this Yergacheffe b/c of the rave reviews. But, this funky taste and smell is there. To me, it's not "elegant" or "complex". Interestingly, coffee roasters and enthusiasts may disagree with me on this and think I'm mission the charm of such a coffee. But, to me, it's a fatal flaw and I'll probably be throwing it into the trash.