Coffee Description
This coffee is pretty wild. The processing is completely unique, and the variety in seed size is huge. It's been an exciting challenge in the roaster and the flavors we are extracting are out of this world.
Ethiopian floral highs are embellished with some unique botanical flavors like spruce and juniper berry. Expect some delicate pineapple-like notes right up front, too. We'd suggest giving this 8 to 10 days after roast to brew — these super dense tiny seeds need time to rest.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Very Light
Variety
Ethiopia Heirloom/Landraces
Process
Experimental
Elevation
2300 masl
Region
Sidama
About Testi Coffee of Ethiopia
Yaye is a brand new milling site in Sidama, operated in partnership between its owner, Mr. Faysel Abdosh, and the Catalyst Trade team (our friends and sourcing partners).
Yaye is located in the district of Arbegona — it hosts some of the highest coffee elevations in the country. This is strikingly apparent in this coffee's tiny seeds. The slow maturation from that high elevation and cooler climate add a huge amount of dense peaberries to the harvest, creating even more complexity in the cup.
But the most impactful step in the coffee's journey is fermentation. Catalyst has honed in on really nuanced, on-site techniques that help to amplify and sweeten an already sparking, floral Ethiopian profile. At Yaye they worked with the miller to fermented the coffee much like a lambic-style old world ale. The seeds get exposed to the full scope of wild yeasts & microbes off the Ethiopian air, which amplify fermentation and boost the coffee's natural flavor.
Sidama, Ethiopia
Upper Left Roasters
In the summer of 2015, Katherine Harris opened Upper Left Roasters in historic Ladd's Addition. As the daughter of Portland food and beverage veterans, Katherine was driven to create not just another cafe but a vibrant community hub. In collaboration with local makers and creatives our thoughtfully designed space came to life — serving a fresh, curated food menu paired with distinctive small-batch roasts. From the literal cornerstone of our neighborhood, our team aims to create an energetic and lively space not just within our SE Portland community but in the industry at large.
We take that same ethos of community-based experience to all the coffees we serve. From house blends to unique micro-lots, we aim to represent the authentic flavor, origin and journey in every roast. Our coffees and the people who create them—from seed to cup—make it all possible. We focus on putting people first and invite our partners & patrons to join us in doing the same - supporting and celebrating community through coffee.
