Virtuosa

• Contains one bag (150 g) of Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chachale G1, Arabica whole coffee bean.

• From the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, this coffee is produced on a small scale under the shade and hand-picked during harvest. It is washed-processed with slower drying, with prominent florals and a citrusy flavour profile. An unmistakeable Yirgacheffe coffee that we come to love.

• Preparation Methods: from French press to pour-over to espresso, the grinder you use and the water from your tap can alter the taste of the cup. Overall, this is a very fragrant coffee to brew.

• Available in light, medium, and dark roast offerings. Light for most aromatics; medium for balance; dark for more intense flavours.

• Freshly roasted to order, dispatch within 2 business days.

May I know the freshness period of this coffee?
• The best serving period is between days 5 and 35 from the roasting date. Your experience may slightly differ.

The recommended brew ratio?
• 1:15 (1g coffee to 15g water)
• If prefer more acidity to emerge, use 1:14.
• If prefer a slight more bitterness, use 1:16.

What is the ideal brewing temperature?
• For light roast, we recommend 90–95 °C.
• For medium roast, we recommend 85–92 °C.
• For dark roast, we recommend 80–85 °C.

How finely should I grind this coffee?
• Try to find that “sweet spot” setting, for the preparation method of choice. 
• It will take you 1 or 2 brews to find it. As a general guideline,
• towards finer increases both strength and extraction.
• towards coarser decreases both strength and extraction.

Tips to store the coffee bean properly?
• Keep the bean in the bag we provide, zip it well, and place the bag in a dry, cool place. Doing so prolongs the bean's shelf life.

How can I get the best aroma and flavour out of this coffee?
• By grinding just before you brew. We recommend customers use their grinder for the best experience.

I have no grinder yet; can Shiren Coffee grind the coffee bean for me?
• Yes. Please leave a note in the cart section letting us know your coffee preparation method, so we may grind it correctly for you. Thanks.