Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Natural
A fruit-forward natural from Kochere, one of the districts of Yirgacheffe, with blueberry, strawberry and a honeyed, floral lift.
Kochere is a district in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone, inside the wider Yirgacheffe coffee area. Its natural-process lots are dried in the fruit, which gives this cup its blueberry and strawberry sweetness over a honeyed, floral lift.
Sensory profile
You should taste
How it unfolds
Where it sits
That is 95 mg in one serving (8 oz cup (240 ml)), a concentration of 39.6 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.
Editorial estimate, not a laboratory measurement
Related gear
| Brewing method | Pour-Over or AeroPress |
|---|---|
| Coffee-to-water ratio | 1:17 |
| Dose & yield | 14.4g → 240g |
| Grind size | Medium (Filter) |
| Water temperature | 199°F / 93°C |
| Target brew time | 4–5 min |
| Serving | 8 oz cup (240 ml) |
What you need
- 14.4 g whole coffee beans, freshly roasted
- 240 g filtered water at 93°C
Required gear
- AeroPress
- Paper or metal filter
- Burr grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Timer
Step-by-step protocol
- 0:00Rinse the filter, assemble, and add 14.4 g ground medium (filter).
- 0:00Pour 240 g of water at 93°C, start the timer, and stir gently three times.
- 4:00Fit the plunger and pull back very slightly to seal, halting the drip.
- 4:30Press steadily over about 30 seconds. Stop as soon as you hear the hiss.
What it may be good for
Fruit flavor without flavoring
The blueberry and strawberry notes come from drying the coffee cherry whole around the bean. Nothing is added to the coffee.
A cup with a clear caffeine number
We list about 95 mg, the typical figure for an 8 oz cup of brewed coffee. A recipe this strong, 14.4 g of coffee in 240 ml, can run higher.
What to watch out for
- Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much is right for you.
Kochere is a district in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone, inside the wider Yirgacheffe coffee area. Its natural-process lots are dried in the fruit, which gives this cup its blueberry and strawberry sweetness over a honeyed, floral lift.
Origin & Story
Kochere is one of the districts, called woredas, of the Gedeo Zone in southern Ethiopia, the same zone as the town of Yirgacheffe. The Gedeo people have farmed this steep, green country for centuries in a layered system: tall shade trees on top, enset, the false banana that is a staple food in the region, beneath them, and coffee and vegetables below, all in the same plot.
UNESCO added the Gedeo Cultural Landscape to its World Heritage list in 2023. It recognized that agroforestry, along with the sacred forests and the thousands of ancient standing stones scattered across the hills, some of them dating back to between the 8th and 15th centuries.
Coffee here is mostly grown on small family plots, often called garden coffee, and in Kochere it climbs to roughly 1,850 to 2,200 meters. Yirgacheffe is best known for floral, tea-like washed coffees, but Kochere has gained a reputation for naturals, dried whole on raised beds, which taste of fruit rather than flowers.
That is this cup: blueberry and strawberry first, then a honeyed sweetness and a floral edge that reminds you where you are. The recipe here suits a pour-over or an AeroPress, both of which keep the fruit clean and bright.
Reading the Flavor Profile
| Axis | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | 85/100 |
| Acidity | 90/100 |
| Bitterness | 35/100 |
| Body | 80/100 |
| Aroma | 95/100 |
These values are comparative editorial positions within our own catalog, calibrated so entries can be ranked against each other. They are not laboratory measurements.
How much caffeine is in Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Natural?
One serving, 8 oz cup (240 ml), contains approximately 95 mg of caffeine.
What temperature should I use for Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Natural?
Target 93°C (199°F).
How long should Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Natural be extracted?
Timing: 4–5 min. Method: Pour-Over or AeroPress. Ratio: 60g per litre water. Grind or leaf format: Medium (Filter).
What is a woreda?
A woreda is an Ethiopian district, one level above a kebele, which is a village unit. Kochere is a woreda in the Gedeo Zone. Naming it on a bag tells you the coffee comes from that district and not just from Yirgacheffe in general.
How does a Kochere natural differ from a washed Yirgacheffe?
A washed Yirgacheffe is pulped and washed before drying, so it tastes floral, citrusy and tea-like. A Kochere natural is dried with the fruit on, so it tastes of blueberry and strawberry, with more sweetness and a fuller body.
Who should avoid Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Natural?
Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much is right for you. This information is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, managing a cardiac or gastrointestinal condition, or taking prescription medication, discuss caffeine and botanical intake with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes.
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