Ethiopia Yirgacheffe IDIDO Washed

IDIDO is an FTO co-op with a long history of producing legendary coffees (their mill used to be known as Misty Valley), and this crop was packed in grainpro bags to seal in and preserve freshness. What stands this lot apart is the sweet peach undertone in addition to the floral aroma and pleasant citrus brightness. A real show-stopper. I pretty much always prefer natural Ethiopians over washed Ethiopians, but washed coffees are less finicky to roast and tend to have more body (creamier mouthfeel). But they tend to have less complexity and muted flavor compared to their natural counterparts. 

Of course it's good hot, but it also makes wonderful iced coffee and cold-brew. Best when roasted light, I follow the same profile as a Harrar, although being a washed process coffee, this Yirg takes just a little more heat to keep up with that roasting curve, and you have the option of dark roasting it if that's your thing. My goal is about 30 seconds darker than the natural processed beans.

US Arrival: April 2026