Ethiopia is not only the birthplace of coffee, but the largest producer of coffee in Africa. It also boasts the title of largest consumer in Africa, as well as the largest consumer globally for a producing nation (as a percentage of production) Ethiopia consumes almost 50% of all coffee it produces – only Brazil comes close to that figure. However this exotic nation produces some of the worlds most diverse and exquisite coffees.

Yirgacheffe is a district (and there is a small town of the same name) located in central southern part of Ethiopia. Grown at a high elevation of approximately 1,700 – 2, 200 meters above sea level, the coffee beans of this region (mostly of the Heirloom varietal) are considered some of the best that the country produces.