Discover the New Washed Ethiopia YirgZ from Mesfin Girma – Now at Lost Coffee!

About the Producer & Region

• Producer: Mesfin Girma, a passionate steward of Yirgacheffe’s rich heritage. 

• Region: Yirgacheffe, situated in Ethiopia’s famed Gedeo Zone—source of some of the world’s most revered beans.

• Origins: Ethiopia is the birthplace of Coffea arabica, where coffee farming remains a generational tradition across smallholder plots.

Tasting Profile & Process

• Process: Fully washed, a method that accentuates clarity, brightness, and refined complexity.

• Cup Notes: Bright tea like body paired with crisp citrus, highlighted by a clean and delicate mouthfeel.

• Cupping Score: 86 points — a sweet spot between everyday awesome and specialty excellence.

Why Washed Process Matters

Washing removes the cherry pulp pre-drying, resulting in a more transparent cup that truly reflects terroir. Ethiopian initiatives are increasingly championing traceability through direct sorting and cooperative-based washing stations (vs. bulk trading via ECX), benefiting both farmers and flavor quality.

Brewing Recommendations

• Ideal Methods: Pour-over, chemex, and light-roast espresso are perfect for showcasing this coffees tea-like hues and crisp acidity.

• Flavor Unlock: Use filtered water and a medium-coarse grind to highlight its citrus brightness and clean finish.

• Roast Insight: A light roast preserves the nuanced aromatics and brings out soft fruit sweetness and balance.