Volcanica Coffee
Volcanica Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Good
Our score: 76 / 100
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What we like
- Roasted to order, so freshness is genuinely better than almost anything sold through retail
- Distinct, vivid floral and citrus character that clearly reflects its specific origin
- Larger 16-ounce bag gives you more coffee per order than most specialty competitors
What we don't
- Bright acidity that some drinkers, especially anyone sensitive to it, will find too sharp
- Delicate flavors are easy to muddy with the wrong grind or brew method
- Not a fit for espresso or milk-based drinks — the light roast doesn't build body or crema well
Specifications
| Origin | Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe region (single-origin) |
|---|---|
| Process | Washed |
| Roast level | Light-Medium |
| Tasting notes | Floral (jasmine), bergamot/citrus, tea-like body, bright acidity |
| Roasted to order | Yes |
| Bag size (oz) | 16 |
| Price per lb (USD) | 18 |
How it compares
Volcanica Ethiopian Yirgacheffe vs. similar coffee beans.
| Specification |  | Stumptown Hair Bender | Lavazza Super Crema | Lifeboost Medium Roast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 76Best | 74 | 69 | 68 |
| Origin | Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe region (single-origin) | Blend — Latin America, East Africa, Indonesia | Blend — South America and Southeast Asia | Nicaragua (single-origin) |
| Process | Washed | Mixed (blend, washed and natural components) | Mixed (blend, arabica/robusta) | Washed |
| Roast level | Light-Medium | Medium | Medium-Dark | Medium |
| Tasting notes | Floral (jasmine), bergamot/citrus, tea-like body, bright acidity | Bright citrus, milk chocolate, floral, balanced sweetness | Hazelnut, honey, dried fruit, mild woody note | Caramel, milk chocolate, light citrus, smooth finish |
| Roasted to order | Yes | No | No | Unknown |
| Bag size | — | — | — | — |
| Price per lb | — | — | — | — |
| Bag size (oz) | 16 | 12 | 35.2 | 12 |
| Price per lb (USD) | 18 | 23 | 6.4 | 25 |