Ethiopia Yirgacheffe | SOGB

Ethiopian coffee is one of the most popular coffee origins in the world. In 1952, the government developed a coffee classification and grading system and then modified it in 1955. Ethiopian coffee certification began after the establishment of the National Coffee Board of Ethiopia (NCBE) in 1957. The NCBE’s aims were to control and coordinate producers, traders, and exporters interests and to improve the quality of Ethiopian coffee.
Growing, processing, and drinking coffee is part of the everyday way of life, and has been for centuries, since the trees were discovered growing wild in forests and eventually cultivated for household use and commercial sale. Domestic consumption is very high, once of the highest of all coffee producing countries, due to the significant role coffee plays in the daily lives of Ethiopians.

The majority of Ethiopia’s farmers are smallholders and sustenance farmers, with less than 1 hectare of land apiece; in many cases it is almost more accurate to describe the harvests as “garden coffee,” as the trees do sometimes grow in more of a garden or forest environment than what we imagine fields of farmland to look like. There are some large privately owned estates, as well as co-operative society comprising a mix of small and more mid-size farms, but the average producer here grows relatively very little for commercial sale.

The Coffee Workshop in Christchurch offers Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Single Origin Green Beans for the ultimate coffee experience. These beans are sourced from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia and are roasted to perfection for the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavours. Enjoy the smooth, bold taste of these beans and the delicate aroma that will fill your kitchen with delight. Try these green beans for an unforgettable cup of coffee