Name: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Brand: Ember Coffee Co.
SKU: SIN-ETH-12OZ-WB
Price: 22.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Certified Organic

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"Brewed this on a weekend when I had time to really taste it. There’s a little chocolate, some spice, and a juicy finish. It’s the kind of coffee that makes you pause and appreciate the moment."

Evelyn S. VERIFIED BUYER

Notes of chocolate truffle, vanilla, spices

Grind

Whole Bean

Ground

Size

12 oz. ~ 21 cups Price Per Cup: $1.04

BEST VALUE 4 lbs. ~ 115 cups Price Per Cup: $0.71 SAVE 30%+

4 oz. sample bag ~ 7 cups Price Per Cup: $1.14 LOW RISK

Voted "Best Coffee" in Minnesota (2023-2025)

Air Roasted For Smooth Flavor

Roasts and Ships Within Days

Chocolate truffle melts across your palate like secrets shared—rich, layered, impossibly smooth. Not mere chocolate but its elevation, the kind that makes you close your eyes to taste better. Your morning mug holds luxury that doesn't announce itself, just arrives.

Vanilla weaves through, golden thread connecting moments—not the simple sweetness of extract but whole bean depth, scraped and real. Then spices emerge, unnamed but recognized, like walking into your grandmother's kitchen during holidays, knowing something extraordinary waits without needing explanation.

This is coffee that remembers where stories began. In your morning sanctuary, ceramic warming grateful hands, you taste what ancient means when it meets now. The truffle deepens. The vanilla brightens. The spices dance between them, creating something that feels both discovered and remembered.

Some mornings deserve coffee that doesn't just wake you but reminds you—of depth, of complexity, of how the extraordinary hides inside the everyday, waiting to be noticed.

For the best cup at home, start with a 1:16 “golden ratio”: 1g coffee to 16g water. It’s the sweet spot for balanced flavor and body. Adjust from there: pour-over/drip stays close to 1:16; go 1:15 for more richness or 1:17 for a lighter cup. French press often shines a bit stronger (1:14–1:15). AeroPress can be tighter too (1:12–1:15). Use filtered water, grind fresh, and enjoy right after brewing.

Air roasting uses clean, hot air to roast each coffee bean evenly—resulting in a smoother, cleaner flavor without the bitterness or burnt taste you get from traditional drum roasting. Because the beans don’t sit on hot metal, there's no smoky aftertaste—just pure, nuanced notes. It’s a gentler process that lets the bean’s true character shine.

100% Specialty Arabica Coffee

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About the Producer

From October through January, hundreds of smallholder farmers navigate forest paths to Chelchele washing station, each carrying the day's harvest from plots so modest they're better called gardens than farms. Here in Kochere district, between 1900 and 2400 meters, coffee grows wild among other crops—no fertilizers, no pesticides, just ancient heirloom varieties tended as their ancestors did. At the station, cherries are sorted and spread across raised beds where workers rotate them constantly for up to twenty-five days, their hands knowing by touch when moisture has reached perfection. This patient choreography, repeated by perhaps a thousand different farmers through the season, creates something remarkable: cooked stone fruit sweetness layered with kahlua depth, toffee backbone lifting citrus and florals. Each cup contains multitudes—not one story but hundreds, blended into day lots that taste like community itself, where individual plots become something greater through shared ritual and collective care.

Chelchele - Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

About the Coffee

ROAST

LIGHT DARK

Some mornings deserve coffee that doesn't just wake you but reminds you—of depth, of complexity, of how the extraordinary hides inside the everyday, waiting to be noticed.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s all in the roast. While most coffee is drum-roasted, which means the beans are scorched as they come in contact with the hot sides of the metal drum. In contrast, we use superheated air for heat transfer—a method used by less than 1% of roasters worldwide. It delivers smoother, more balanced flavor with zero burnt bitterness.

Our air-roasting process reduces acidity and eliminates that harsh, burnt bitterness found in most coffees. That means no gut-bomb effect, no acid reflux, and no regret after your second cup. Even customers who’ve sworn off coffee come back for Ember.

Crazy fresh. We roast in small batches right here in Minnesota and ship quickly—so your beans haven’t been sitting on a shelf for months losing flavor. You’ll taste the difference the moment you open the bag. Plus we stamp our bags with the roast date, not the "best buy" date. Note: Most coffees actually improve in taste in the two weeks following its roast date. If you receive a bag that was roasted 7-10 days from your date of order, we've likely held it to allow for off-gassing and maximum flavor.

We believe great coffee starts at the source. That’s why we build direct trade relationships with farmers who care as much as we do. Better pay for them, better beans for you, and a whole lot more integrity in your cup.

Yes, yes, and yes. Whether you’re team drip, AeroPress, Chemex, or full-on espresso, Ember’s roasts are engineered to perform across all brew methods without losing flavor, depth, or smoothness.

Because once you taste coffee that’s roasted right, sourced right, and doesn’t wreck your stomach… it’s game over for the grocery store brands and chain coffee shops. Ember becomes the new standard.

Specialty-Grade Coffee, Delicious Taste

We only roast the top 5% of beans in the world—carefully selected for clarity, character, and consistency. When you start with exceptional quality, you don't need shortcuts. Every cup begins with a promise: good beans, done right.

We partner with producers who prioritize fair wages, sustainable practices, and long-term relationships. From seed to sip, this coffee is as good for the growers as it is for you. Because doing it right means doing it together.

Air roasting unlocks the bean’s full aroma and complexity—think vibrant notes that actually reflect the origin. It’s a cleaner, more expressive cup that delights your senses from the first inhale to the last warm sip—so you actually taste the coffee's origin and not just the burntness of the roaster drum.

Most roasters use scorching-hot drums that can leave bitter, smoky notes. We air roast with precision and patience—preserving delicate flavors and skipping the scorch. The result? Coffee that’s smooth, never harsh, and always easy on your taste buds.

Air roasting reduces acidity and surface oils, making Ember coffee gentler on digestion. It’s a clean, smooth experience—even black—that doesn’t leave you with jitters or heartburn. Just calm energy and a ritual you can feel good about.

Science-Backed Ingredients

We only roast Arabica beans that score 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale—a mark of exceptional flavor, cleanliness, and complexity. Grown at higher elevations and harvested by hand, these beans mature slower, developing deeper sweetness, brighter notes, and a more layered cup. It’s the top 5% of coffee in the world—and you’ll taste why.

Every lot we roast meets SCA’s rigorous grading system, which evaluates 10 key attributes—like aroma, acidity, balance, and aftertaste. Each batch is cupped, scored, and traceable, ensuring not just quality, but integrity at every step. This isn't marketing fluff—it’s a globally respected benchmark for true specialty coffee. We source, roast, and brew with purpose—so you get a cup you can count on.

Clean beans matter. All Ember Coffee is tested and certified mold-free, ensuring a healthier cup without hidden contaminants. Lower-quality coffees often carry higher risks of mold and mycotoxins due to poor storage or processing. We hold every batch to higher standards—because you deserve a cup that’s as pure as it is delicious.

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Rooted in values, roasted with heart, and delivered fresh for real life.

Mass-made with little thought and even less flavor.

Crafted in the North. Shared Nationwide.

Ember Coffee is Born

We opened our Big Lake coffeeshop and roastery and launched our first full production run. Built by family, led by women, and grounded in the values of the North—humble, honest, and quietly exceptional.

Winning Minnesota's Best

We were honored as Gold Winner for Best Coffee, Coffeehouse, and MN-Made Product for THREE years in a row. No gimmicks—just fresh air-roasted coffee, crafted with care and shared by a community that truly feels like home.

20,000 Bags Sold

With over 20,000 bags brewed, Ember continues to grow—without ever growing out of what matters. We roast with purpose, deliver with heart, and help make your mornings more meaningful.