Gedeo is a zone within the state of Southern Nations and Nationalities People’s Region, officially known as Yirgacheffe. Yirgacheffe is the name of a woreda (district) in the Gedeo Zone where coffee is sold.

The road to Yirgacheffe passes through Awassa, Yirga Alem, and Dilla, all of which are well-known to green coffee buyers.

The most elusive and complex profile Ethiopia has to offer can be found in Yirgacheffe. That was why this small region has made such a name for itself in the world of coffee.

The bright citric acidity of Yirgacheffe coffee is highly prized. It has a layered and complex wheel of taste thanks to its well-bodied, balanced cup of mocha, flowery, spicy elements, and a variety of fruity flavors. Yirgacheffe is known for its washed coffees, but its fruity balanced naturals are gaining popularity as well.