Origin: Idido, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Roast: Filter - light roast
Flavour Profile: Marmalade, lime zest, bergamot. Sweet and floral.
Growers: More than 350 smallholder farmers
Process: Washed
Variety: Heirloom varieties
Altitude: 2,200 metres above sea level
Importer: Utopia
Sourced from a community of more than 350 farmers in the renowned Idido village of Yirgacheffe, Rachia is a beautiful expression of collective dedication. Producers deliver their freshly picked cherries to the Gizat washing station, where the coffee undergoes a precise and rigorous washing process. After initial sorting in density channels, the beans are fermented for 36 to 72 hours, washed, and floated to remove any imperfections. They are then transferred to carefully constructed African raised beds, where they dry slowly for up to 15 days. With constant turning to ensure perfect airflow and steady temperature control, this meticulous attention to detail continues right through to the final sorting and milling, resulting in a remarkably clean and vibrant coffee.
Whole beans or pre-ground?
Coffee deteriorates much faster once it is ground, making whole beans the ideal way to purchase coffee. If you don't have a grinder though, all good!
Grind Guide
Whole Beans - not ground, you have your own grinder
Commercial Espresso - very fine for a commercial espresso machine
Home Espresso - quite fine for a domestic espresso machine
Stovetop - fine for percolator / moka pot
Aeropress - medium for Aeropress
Pour Over - medium for pour over
Plunger - coarse for plunger / french press
Batch Brewer - very coarse for Moccamaster and other batch brewers
Making coffee at home
Follow this guide to ensure you're using the same ratios and standards as we do at Patricia
