Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
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Green Mountain Coffee®

Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

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Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is prized by connoisseurs for its delicate fragrance of orange blossoms, with an elegantly sweet and clean finish.

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Size: 10oz Bag

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Tasting Notes

Ethiopia is the historic origin of coffee, and even today the breadth of its flavor experience is profound. Yirgacheffe charms you, with its high citrus notes and its deep bass foundations; its sensual wisp of flowers and its round body. A cafetière of Yirgacheffe is a treat for the soul.

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Rating: 94 Points (out of 100)
Coffee Review 94 pointsIntensely aromatic yet finely balanced. The rich aroma is dominated by a pungent cedar sensation with backgrounded caramelly chocolate sweetness and a hint of flowers. The chocolaty fruit and night floral notes move lushly forward in the cup, persisting into the finish. Soft acidity, lightly syrupy mouthfeel.
— Ken Davids, CoffeeReview.com, November 2009
The Connoisseur's Choice
"Perhaps it's because coffee has been cultivated in Ethiopia longer than anywhere else on earth, and has so much genetic variety to choose from. Whatever the reason, Ethiopian coffees are vibrant and intensely aromatic as a rule ... and ours is exemplary."
— Doug Cadmus, Webmaster

About Green Mountain Coffee®

 

 

A great tasting cup of coffee can give you a whole new perspective. It's a moment to pause, reflect, and reprioritize. That moment is what inspires us to make coffee that benefits everyone it touches. From carefully sourcing and roasting the highest quality beans, to supporting small farms and protecting the environment, we focus on what's important.

That's why we at Green Mountain Coffee® believe a good cup of coffee can change your day... but a great cup of coffee can help change the world.

Notes From Origin

It is perfectly logical to us that the birthplace of civilization is also the birthplace of coffee. This particular coffee comes from the Oromio cooperative in Ethiopia, and for the last two years our Coffee Department, and other coffee fanatics within our circle, have considered this our finest green coffee. We roast it with a delicacy that hides none of its charm.

Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe comes from the Sidamo region in Eastern Ethiopia, southeast from the Gulf of Aden. Approximately 12 million Ethiopians find their livelihood in the coffee industry, and while Ethiopia exports around 60 percent of its coffee, the drink has deep domestic significance for the country. In fact, many Ethiopians practice a traditional ceremony around coffee.

Not surprisingly, the ceremony is quite social. It is used to welcome guests into one’s home. Traditionally, the coffee ceremony involves drinking the brew either salted, or mixed with butter. However you take your coffee, the Ethiopian bean is a quintessential coffee experience from a quintessential land.

We buy Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from the Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU). The care this co-op takes with this organic, Fair Trade coffee is reflected in its superb quality. In 2003 the Specialty Coffee Association of America awarded OCFCU’s coffee third place in their cupping trials.

But being a member of this cooperative also means significant advantages for farmers and their families. The money that OCFCU has earned through its Fair Trade coffee sales has allowed this co-op to expand and improve their coffee processing facilities. Farmers and their families are able to improve their quality of life with new homes, nutritious food, and education for their children, and growing coffee organically allows farmers to keep their local environment clean and pure.

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Green Mountain Coffee10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
 
5.0

(based on 26 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (25)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Smooth taste (21)
  • Pleasing aroma (13)
  • Aroma (11)
  • Attractive mouthfeel/body (10)
  • Exceptional/interesting flavor (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Anytime (10)
    • Automatic drip/filter (7)
    • Morning (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Health conscious (10), Coffee connoisseur (7), Foodie (6), Average joe (5), Socially/environmentally conscious (5)

    Reviewed by 26 customers

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    5.0

    Best coffee of all

    By PENNYH

    from SHERIDAN,AR.

    About Me Average Joe, Health Conscious

    Pros

    • Attractive Mouthfeel/Body
    • Balanced Acidity
    • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
    • Pleasing Aroma
    • Pleasing Roast
    • Smooth Taste

    Cons

    • Not Grounded Anymore

    Best Uses

    • Automatic Drip/Filter

    Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

    I LOVE THIS COFFEE BUT I HAD TO BUY A GRINDER SINCE YOU HAVE BEANS ONLY. PLEASE BRING BACK THE GROUNDED. I USE IN AUTOMATIC DRIP/FILTER.THIS COFFEE SMELLS AND TASTE GREAT. ALL MY FRIENDS LOVE IT.

    Comment on this review

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    My favorite coffee

    By Arabians

    from Lockhart, TX

    About Me Coffee Connoisseur, Foodie, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally Conscious

    Pros

    • Attractive Mouthfeel/Body
    • Balanced Acidity
    • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
    • Not Bitter
    • Pleasing Aroma
    • Pleasing Roast
    • Smooth Taste

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Automatic Drip/Filter
      • Gifts

      Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

      This is my favorite coffee ever! The flavor is completely wonderful-rich, no bitterness and the aftertaste is so pleasant. It's a great morning coffee and I have this as I sit on my bench and enjoy watching my horses frolic in the morning coolness. I use the whole beans and the aroma when it's grinding is amazing! I can't think of a thing that's "not so great" except that I always seem to run out of it before my next delivery.

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      5.0

      Excellent!

      By Geof

      from DFW

      About Me Average Joe, Foodie

      Pros

      • Balanced Acidity
      • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
      • Not Bitter
      • Pleasing Aroma
      • Smooth Taste

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

          While I haven't had the Green Mountain roast, I can say that Ethiopian Yigacheffe is the best cup of coffee I have ever had -- experienced by a couple of different roasters. I am essentially writing this review as a petition of sorts for GMC to offer this variety in K-Cups.

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          5.0

          My favorite everyday coffee!

          By swaypray

          from Lake Wales, FL

          About Me Coffee Connoisseur, Health Conscious

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Attractive Mouthfeel/Body
          • Balanced Acidity
          • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
          • Not Bitter
          • Pleasing Aroma
          • Pleasing Roast
          • Smooth Taste

          Cons

          • Not available in K-Cups

          Best Uses

          • Percolator

          Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

          I especially enjoy percolated coffee in the morning, and this one is perfect. Smooth and flavorful with a most pleasing aroma. Would love to see this in K-cups.

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          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          This coffee is superlative.

          By Chuck the Sicilian

          from Cleveland, Ohio

          About Me Average Joe, Health Conscious, Socially/Environmentally Conscious

          Pros

          • Attractive Mouthfeel/Body
          • Balanced Acidity
          • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
          • Not Bitter
          • Pleasing Aroma
          • Pleasing Roast
          • Smooth Taste

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Automatic Drip/Filter

            Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

            Without question, this coffee is the most flavorful and satisfying I've ever drunk.
            Grinding and brewing the beans, as well as sipping it fresh from my favorite mug in the morning, pleased and rejuvenated me, and always started my day on a bright note. I've tried many other decent coffees, but I never knew how much flavor, taste, and deep satisfaction there was in a coffee bean until I discovered Green Mountain's Ethiopian Yirgacheffe.

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Lovely!

            By Jamie

            from TX

            About Me Coffee Lover, Socially/Environmentally Conscious

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Attractive Mouthfeel/Body
            • Not Bitter
            • Pleasing Aroma
            • Smooth Taste

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Single-Cup/Pods

              Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

              This is my favourite coffee. I bought it after reading the review on Coffee Review. It has a very smooth taste with a full body. I use this coffee with the My KCup accessory. I fill the coffee up to the top line and enjoy. I only drink this coffee black. I love that it's organic and FT. I plan to buy this over and over again.

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              5.0

              Great flavor, aroma, and very smooth

              By iwantbackinside

              from Holly Springs, NC

              About Me Average Joe, Coffee Connoisseur, Foodie

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
              • Not Bitter
              • Pleasing Aroma
              • Pleasing Roast
              • Smooth Taste

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Automatic Drip/Filter

                Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

                I first tasted this coffee last Christmas after receiving the Organic Sampler from my wife. This was my favorite in the pack. I was very surprised at how great the flavor was considering it is a light roast. The smell was engaging after opening the back and while grinding. You can really smell the orange blossoms, but it's not overpowering. I especially love how smooth this coffee is, I could drink it all day. Sometimes you just need something flavorful without too much bite and this is the perfect match for that. It definitely earns its rating. Highly recommended!

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                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Favorite coffee

                By Bren the horsey girl

                from Warrenton,Va

                About Me Average Joe, Coffee Connoisseur

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Attractive Mouthfeel/Body
                • Balanced Acidity
                • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
                • Not Bitter
                • Pleasing Aroma
                • Pleasing Roast
                • Smooth Taste

                Cons

                • It needs to come in Kcups

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

                  Since christmas I've been using a Keurig, and the Ethiopian does not come in the Kcups..It would be nice if you could work on that.

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Absolutely Spectacular!

                  By FalconEddy

                  from Southern New Hampshire

                  About Me Coffee Connoisseur

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Mouthfeel/Body
                  • Balanced Acidity
                  • Exceptional/Interesting Flavor
                  • Not Bitter
                  • Pleasing Aroma
                  • Pleasing Roast
                  • Smooth Taste

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Automatic Drip/Filter
                    • Single-Cup/Pods

                    Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

                    This latest harvest of Yirgacheffe in 2009 is even better than the last. The beans are small and bursting with rich and pleasing exotic flavors. Even the aroma released upon grinding these beans is incredible. We use it both in a drip maker and mostly the Keurig machine with the 'My K-Cup' reusable filter. I told my wife I think my In-Laws visit us just to drink this coffee! If you've never tried this one, you're missing out on one of life's little pleasures. HIGHLY recommended.

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                    • No

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                    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    mild and wonderful!

                    By Pigeon

                    from Chicago

                    About Me Sensitive

                    Pros

                    • Aroma
                    • Smooth Taste

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Anytime

                      Comments about Green Mountain Coffee 10oz FTO Ethiopian Yirgacheffe:

                      I like a mild roast coffee and the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is the best! It's very smooth and mild and yet it has plenty of flavor too. I also love it because it mixes well with other coffees. This is probably an egregious coffee infraction but I do mix my Yirgacheffe with GMCR decafs. :)

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