This washed Ethiopian Yirgacheffe comes from family-owned farms around the Kochere coffee mill in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Regional State. Ripe cherries from 650 small producers are depulped, fermented for 36-48 hours, washed, and dried on raised beds for 12-15 days. The coffee is clean, sweet, and complex with a bright, pleasingly exotic character.
Founded in 2008 by Steve Kraus in Phoenix AZ, Press Coffee Roasters employs Loring Smart Roasters to achieve consistent, quality results across their production. Their philosophy emphasizes direct trade and relationship based sourcing that honors coffee farmers' work and expertise. With multiple café locations throughout the Phoenix metro area, Press Coffee has become deeply embedded in the local community while maintaining their commitment to sourcing transparency and roasting excellence.
