Cup Characteristics: This Direct Trade Arabica Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, is known for its bright and acidic properties that has a clean taste which intensifies the palate. It has an array of floral notes and distinct citrus characteristics with a wonderful bright complexity. The Yirgacheffe will exhibit tones of toasted coconut often with an elegant finish. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee. The first Arabica tree was found growing in the wild in the forests of the south-western highlands of Kaffa and Buno districts. The name, Coffee, is derived from the Kaffa region in Ethiopia. The cultivation by men of the coffee tree dates back to the 9th century, although it is still a mystery to who was responsible. The Ethiopian nomadic mountain men were said to be the first to feel the effects of coffee, but it was not consumed as a beverage, rather they chewed on the red cherries. Today Ethiopia?s production is significant and the quality of these coffees are among the most unusual in the world, but without a doubt amongst the best coffees in the world PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO FLUCTUATIONS IN INVENTORY LEVELS, ITEMS CAN SELL OUT OR BECOME DISCONTINUED BEFORE THE LISTING CAN BE DELETED. IF THIS SHOULD UNFORTUNATELY HAPPEN, YOU WILL BE CHEERFULLY AND IMMEDIATELY REFUNDED.