Magic Pussy |Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe, Natural

MAGIC PUSSY  | Ethiopia 

Region: Yirgacheffe, Idido

Washing station: Idido Gersi 

It’s sweet, it’s funky, and it’s floral — that’s our Magic Pussy!

This amazing coffee profile comes from the birthplace of coffee: Ethiopia. Grown in the shaded forests of the Yirgacheffe region and processed naturally, it results in a round and complex mouthfeel. The cup profile embodies the fruitiness of stone fruits and berries, which mix with the sweet spiciness of a cardamom bun. 

Taste notes - Apricots, raspberries, cardamom bun, milk chocolate.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee and it delivers rich and diverse cup quality that stands out from other origins. Land and weather conditions are ideal for the growth of coffee trees in forest farms. Each region within Ethiopia imparts a distinctive taste to its coffee, making it easily distinguishable on the palate. For instance, Sidamo coffees have a tea-like profile, Yirgacheffe presents a more floral and fresh fruit cup, while Guji combines ripe fruit sweetness with jasmine notes. In the case of West-Arsi, it stands out for its delicate citrus and berry-like acidity combined with long-lasting sweetness. 

However, the exceptional cup quality is not solely attributed to the region's specificity. It is a result of the hard work of smallholder farmers who diligently cultivate and process coffee. These farmers seamlessly blend long-standing traditions with newfound knowledge each season. 

Region - Yirgacheffe

In this case, coffee comes from the Yirgacheffe region which directly from the Ethiopian language tree meaning “water village”. It is well-known for its complex cup profile, ranging from a serene tea-like experience to the presence of fresh fruits and berries in the cup, sometimes accompanied by a winy aftertaste. The complexity of this region's coffee can be attributed to its soil, altitude, and climate, which slow the ripening process of cherries, allowing for a more intricate taste profile to develop. Despite its current recognition, Yirgacheffe was once classified under the Gedeo zone as a woreda (district) and blended with other regions.

Processing

Coffee cherries are grown in the shade, which means they are protected from direct sunlight by larger trees. This allows the cherries to mature for a longer period, resulting in a sweeter flavor profile. Once the cherries are fully ripe, they are harvested and sent to the mill, where they undergo careful sorting to pick only the ripest specimens. The cherries are then fermented in sealed stainless steel tanks along with additional yeast cultures to speed up and enhance the natural fermentation process, which enriches the final cup. After fermentation, the cherries are sun-dried on elevated African beds for up to 21 days. Throughout the day, they are periodically raked and turned to ensure even drying. To protect them from sun damage, the cherries are covered from noon until 3 PM and also at night to guard against rain and moisture. Once dried to the proper level, the coffee is milled, graded, sorted, and thoroughly handpicked before being packed in GrainPro for export from the port of Djibouti.