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Yirgacheffe coffee (耶加雪菲): what it tastes like and what it costs in Taiwan (2026)
Updated · by the Today's Coffee Taiwan team
Short answer: Yirgacheffe (耶加雪菲) is a coffee area in southern Ethiopia known for floral, citrus and tea-like flavors. On our list, Yirgacheffe beans cost NT$87 to NT$172 per 100 g; the lowest today is Yirgacheffe Light Roast (NT$87). Other Ethiopian beans (Guji, Sidama, Gesha…) cost NT$180 to NT$325 per 100 g. Prices checked on 21 October 2026; we check again every 3 days.
What does Yirgacheffe taste like?
Most Yirgacheffe tastes light and bright: flowers like jasmine, citrus like lemon or pomelo, black tea and honey. It is usually sold as a light roast, so it has more acidity than a chocolatey medium roast.
If you don't like sour coffee, choose a medium roast or another origin. The guide shows the softer ones.
Yirgacheffe beans compared
Sorted from the lowest price per 100 g. Tap a name to see its flavor map and similar beans for less.
| Coffee | Brand | Grade | Process | Roast | Flavors | Bag | Price | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yirgacheffe Light Roast | Mocca | — | — | Light | Floral, Tea-like, Caramel | 227 g | NT$198 | NT$87 |
| World Estates Yirgacheffe | Casa | — | — | Light | Bright, Clean, Honey | 227 g | NT$199 | NT$88 |
| Yirgacheffe G2 Washed | Lian | G2 | Washed | Light | Citrus, Lemon, Brown sugar | 227 g | NT$327 | NT$144 |
| Yirgacheffe G1 Pomelo Citrus | E7CUP | G1 | Washed | Light | Tea, Pomelo, Citrus, Toffee | 200 g | NT$320 | NT$160 |
| Yirgacheffe G1 Citrus Honey | Buon Caffe | G1 | — | Light | Citrus, Honey, Tea-like | 227 g | NT$390 | NT$172 |
What do G1 and G2 mean?
They are Ethiopian export grades. Graders count defects in a sample of beans: G1 has the fewest, G2 a few more. G1 usually costs more, but the grade doesn't tell you if you will like the taste. The flavor notes and the roast tell you more.
Washed or natural?
- Washed (水洗): the fruit is removed before drying. The cup tastes cleaner and brighter, with more flowers and citrus.
- Natural (日曬): the coffee dries inside the fruit. The cup tastes sweeter and fruitier, like berries or wine.
- Honey (蜜處理): in between: part of the fruit stays on while it dries.
Other Ethiopian coffees
Guji and Sidama are close to Yirgacheffe and often taste similar. Gesha (藝妓) is a coffee variety known for a strong jasmine smell, and it costs more.
| Coffee | Area | Process | Flavors | Price | Per 100 g | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guji Jasmine Pomelo Natural | Guji | Natural | Jasmine, Pomelo | NT$360 · 200 g | NT$180 | momo |
| Ethiopia Estate | Ethiopia | — | Floral, Tropical fruit, Red wine | NT$440 · 200 g | NT$220 | momo |
| Guji Natural | Guji | Natural | — | NT$600 · 200 g | NT$300 | momo |
| Gesha Village Green Label | Gesha Village | — | — | NT$747 · 230 g | NT$325 | momo |
Ethiopian coffee in drip bags
No coffee gear? These drip bags use Ethiopian coffee. Compare all drip bags in our drip bag guide.
- Ethiopia Estate Drip Bags (10) (CAFE!N): NT$410, NT$41 per bag
- Ethiopia Natural Drip Bags (6) (Simple Kaffa): NT$300, NT$50 per bag
How to brew Yirgacheffe
It shines as a pour-over or a drip bag. A simple start: 15 g of coffee for 225 ml of water at about 90–93 °C. If it tastes too sour, grind a little finer or use slightly hotter water.
Common questions
Is Yirgacheffe sour?
It is bright, and some people taste that as sour. A medium roast or a natural process tastes rounder and sweeter.
Are 耶加雪菲 and 耶加雪啡 the same?
Yes. Both are ways to write Yirgacheffe in Chinese; some shops use 雪啡.
Is Yirgacheffe good with milk?
A light, fruity coffee can taste sour in a latte. For milk drinks, a medium or dark roast with chocolate notes usually works better.
Is Yirgacheffe cheaper at Costco?
Costco sells a Kirkland organic Ethiopia bag and CAFE!N Yirgacheffe drip bags. See Costco vs PX Mart vs momo per 100 g.
How we make these guides: every 3 days we open each coffee's page on the shop and write down the price it shows that day; the tables on this page update with it. Flavor notes come from the seller's listing; roast is our estimate. We earn a commission when you buy through our links; it never changes your price. We review this page every 3 months.