Blackroad Coffee’s best-selling lineup, without question, is our Ethiopia selection.
Each year, more than 10 tons of our Ethiopia coffees—both Washed and Natural—are sold at Blackroad.
COFFEE DETAIL
Name: Ethiopia Yirgacheffe G1 Worka Nenke Washed
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Banko TATATU, Gedeb, Gediyo, Yirgacheffe
Altitude: 1,983m
Variety: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Roasting: Light–Medium
Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Peach, Orange, Brown Sugar
Net weight: 50g / 200g / 840g
STORY
Ethiopia Washed and Natural coffees are consistently our top sellers by volume throughout the year. We believe this places Blackroad among Korea’s top roasters for Ethiopian coffee sales, thanks to our exceptionally high customer repurchase rate.
Why do so many customers regularly choose Ethiopian coffee from Blackroad?
Let’s start by understanding Ethiopia itself:
- The birthplace of coffee
- Persistently low labor costs
- Unique processing methods enabled by nature
Ethiopia is the true origin of Arabica coffee. World-renowned varieties such as Geisha, SL28, Typica—and even the rarest cultivars—all trace back to Ethiopia.
Surprisingly, these varieties still grow wild in Ethiopian forests, often without distinction. This is why Ethiopian coffees are usually labeled as “Heirloom.”
Thanks to this, Ethiopian coffee offers an unrivaled quality-to-price ratio—nearly 89-point quality at an accessible price you’ll find nowhere else.
The unique affordability is also a byproduct of underdevelopment: many coffee-producing areas in Ethiopia rely on local residents harvesting wild cherries around their homes. As a result, “wild-grown” coffee is common, keeping prices low—although coffees of this quality would command ten times the price elsewhere. But expect prices to rise in coming years.
What allows Ethiopia to produce such quantities of high-scoring coffee? The natural environment: altitudes near 2,000m, a dry climate, and distinct wet/dry seasons. These ideal conditions allow coffee to dry naturally on patios—no expensive infrastructure required as in wetter regions.
At Blackroad, we don’t directly import Ethiopian beans. Instead, we meticulously select the best from over 100 Ethiopian lots already imported into Korea. This approach reduces uncertainty—since a coffee that tastes great at origin may not always do so after shipping. That’s why we almost never have failures—and if you ever don’t like your coffee, we offer a no-questions-asked refund.
Yes, selling coffee is our business—but our goal is to create value through coffee. We hope each cup brings a bright spot to your day!
Currently, Blackroad offers two carefully selected Ethiopian coffees:
- Ethiopia Aricha Adosi Natural – Berry aroma, smooth body
- Ethiopia Worka Nenke Washed – Clean and floral
Note: Due to higher new crop sourcing costs, prices have increased. Finding excellent coffees at previous prices is no longer possible, so our new focus is on finding even better quality—starting with the very latest “Ushi Ushi.”
RECIPE
Please refer to the enclosed recipe.
STORAGE
- Light Roast: Wait about a week before brewing.
- Medium-Light Roast: Enjoy immediately upon arrival.
- Medium Roast: Ready to drink right after delivery.
- Dark Roast: Best consumed as soon as possible.
We recommend transferring beans to your own airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place for maximum freshness.
DELIVERY
- Roasted and shipped Monday–Friday only
- Orders paid by 12:00 PM (KST) on the previous business day ship out the same day
- Delivery may require 3–4 days during peak times
- We’ll contact you directly if an item is out of stock or details change
- For payment issues, contact CuppingPost: +82-10-2241-2442
ROAST
Blackroad Coffee uses both the Loring S7 (optimized for light roasts) and the COFFED SR30. True to our “diversity” philosophy, we continuously refine our roast profiles through experimentation and strict QC.
Returns & Exchanges
- All beans sold within 10 days of roasting for freshness
- Change-of-mind returns: Must arrive within 14 days (customer pays shipping)
- Defect/incorrect deliveries: Return within 3 weeks (company pays shipping)
- Buyer pays round-trip shipping for change-of-mind returns
Non-Returnable / Non-Refundable Conditions
- If packaging is opened or damaged, reducing resale value
- If any components/accessories are missing
- Other cases restricted under e-commerce consumer protection law
