This washed landrace comes from Arbegona in Sidama at about 2,300 meters and gets a 36-hour underwater fermentation.
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Watermelon, floral, berries
- Origin
- Arbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia
- Process
- Washed
- Roast
- Light
- Roaster
- SEY Coffee
Roast level
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
This washed landrace comes from Arbegona in Sidama at about 2,300 meters and gets a 36-hour underwater fermentation. SEY roasts it very light and lists watermelon, florals and berries. It comes in 250 g bags.
Product details checked 2026-10-29. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Arbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia
RoasterSEY Coffee
OriginArbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia
ProcessWashed
RoastLight
From farm to cup
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
Step 01 · OriginGrown
Arbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Washed
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Light
Before you buy
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
- You like delicate, floral or tea-like flavors.
- You brew pour-over or drip and like a lighter body.
Maybe skip it if…
- You want a dark, roasty, classic cup.
The details
- Variety
- Ethiopian Landrace
- Altitude
- 2,300 m
- Producer or farm
- Yaye and Arbegona site (SEY project)
- Bag size
- 250 g bag
- Price
- $26.50
- Price per ounce
- $3.01 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked October 29, 2026. Prices change.
About coffee from Ethiopia
Ethiopia is where arabica coffee comes from, and it still grows thousands of local heirloom varieties. Most of it is grown by smallholder farmers in regions like Yirgacheffe, Sidama and Guji. Washed Ethiopians are known for floral, citrus and tea-like flavors, and naturals for ripe berry.
What the process means
In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.
How to brew it
Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
| Method | Coffee | Water | Grind | Water temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over Our pick | 15 g | 250 g | Medium-fine | 96°C / 205°F | 2:30–3:30 |
| French press | 30 g | 500 g | Coarse | 96°C / 205°F | 4 minutes |
| Cold brew | 100 g | 800 g | Coarse | Cold water | 12–18 hours in the fridge |
The people behind this coffee
Meet SEY Coffee
SEY Coffee was started by Seattle friends Lance Schnorenberg and Tobin Polk, who began roasting in Brooklyn in 2010 under the name Lofted Coffee. They renamed the company SEY in 2017 and that August opened a roastery cafe at 18 Grattan Street on the Bushwick and Williamsburg border. SEY roasts on a 35-kilo Loring Kestrel and is known for very light roasts meant to give a clear expression of each lot. It publishes the producer, harvest date and the green prices it paid, including farm-gate, FOB and DDP figures, for each coffee. For home brewers, it is a reference point for what washed Ethiopian and Colombian single origins taste like at the light end of the roast spectrum.
All SEY Coffee coffees
Espresso starting point
Dial it in
A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
In18g
Out36g
Time25–30s
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Questions
SEY Coffee Yaye Arbegona Ethiopia FAQ
What does SEY Coffee Yaye Arbegona Ethiopia taste like?
SEY Coffee lists tasting notes of watermelon, floral and berries. It's a light roast.
Where does SEY Coffee Yaye Arbegona Ethiopia come from?
It comes from Arbegona, Sidama, Ethiopia. The producer is Yaye and Arbegona site (SEY project). It was grown at 2,300 m.
How is SEY Coffee Yaye Arbegona Ethiopia processed?
The roaster lists the process as washed. In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries.
Is SEY Coffee Yaye Arbegona Ethiopia good for espresso?
It can be pulled as espresso, but it's roasted light for filter brewing, so expect bright, tart shots. It shines most as pour-over or drip.
What's the best way to brew SEY Coffee Yaye Arbegona Ethiopia?
A good starting point is pour-over: 15 g of coffee to 250 g of water, medium-fine grind, water at 96°C / 205°F, about 2:30–3:30. Adjust to taste.
Where can I buy SEY Coffee Yaye Arbegona Ethiopia?
You can buy it from SEY Coffee. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
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