Name: Dinkinesh: Yukro
Region: Agaro, Oroma, Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Tasting Notes: blueberry, lemonade, and peach in a sweet, juicy cup.
Producers: Various smallholder producers
Process: Washed
Varieties: Ethiopian Landraces
Altitude: 1,800 - 2,200 MASL
Roast: Light Medium
Recommended Brew Ratios:
Espresso: 1:2.2 - 1:2.3 (17.5-18g in, 38.5-41.5 out, 25-28 seconds)
Pourover: 1:17
Batch Brew: 1:17
Dinkinesh: Yukro comes from 579 smallholder farmers in Ethiopia’s Agaro region of Western Oromia from a community called, Wanja Kersa. While many fresh arrivals peak quickly, Agaro coffees are different: they continue to open slowly over months, gaining clarity, sweetness, and depth long after arrival.
Grown at soaring elevations of 1,800–2,200 meters above sea level in the Wanja Kersa kebele of the Geera woreda, these coffees reflect a landscape shaped by high rainfall, fertile sandy loam soils, and generations of meticulous farming. Coffee is grown on very small plots, shaded by maize and false banana trees, and tended with practices that allow quality to shine without the need for fertilizer.
At the Yukro washing station, processing is handled with exceptional care. Cherries are mechanically depulped, then soaked overnight to remove remaining sugars, creating an exceptionally clean foundation. Drying takes place slowly on raised beds over 6–8 days, with frequent turning to ensure even moisture loss and clarity in the cup.
In the cup, Yukro is luminous and expressive—floral aromatics, layered citrus, stone fruit sweetness, and a silky, tea-like structure. As it rests, the coffee deepens, revealing honeyed sweetness, soft spice, and a graceful, lingering finish. It’s a coffee that rewards patience, unfolding gently and beautifully over time.
Produced by Oromo farmers whose lives revolve around coffee, Yukro reflects both the enduring care of its community and the quiet magic of place. It's a coffee that unfolds slowly, leaving a lasting impression.
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