Danche - Ethiopia {JARC 74112, 74110 - Washed}

Technical Sheet

Roaster: Mellow Coffee Roasters
Origin: Ethiopia
Region: Yirgacheffe
Washing Station: Danche
Producer: Habtamu Fikadu Aga
Varieties: JARC 74112, 74110
Process: Washed
Altitude: 2,000–2,300 masl
Aroma: Stone Fruit · Citrus
Notes: Peach · Sweet Orange
Aftertaste: Green Tea
Texture: Smooth and Silky
Roast: Very Light Roast
Roasting Machine: ROEST P3000
Recommendation: Filter
Format: 200g

Why We Love It

For its combination of peach, sweet orange, and green tea. A washed Yirgacheffe that stands out for its clarity, sweetness, and silky texture, presented with a very light roast by Mellow Coffee Roasters.

Who Should Buy It

Ideal for those who enjoy washed Ethiopian coffees, very light roasts, and clean, citrusy, and delicate profiles with a tea-like finish.

From Yirgacheffe, in southern Ethiopia, comes this washed lot from the Danche station, produced and exported by Habtamu Fikadu Aga at an altitude between 2,000 and 2,300 meters.

Roasted by Mellow Coffee Roasters with a very light filter profile, it stands out for its clarity, sweetness, and combination of stone fruits and citrus.

An elegant and clean cup, with notes of peach, sweet orange, and a finish reminiscent of green tea, accompanied by a smooth and silky texture.

Origin and Producer

The Danche washing station is located in Yirgacheffe, one of Ethiopia's most renowned coffee-growing regions.

This lot, produced and exported by Habtamu Fikadu Aga, combines the JARC 74112 and 74110 varieties, grown at altitudes between 2,000 and 2,300 meters.

Washed coffees from Yirgacheffe stand out for their clarity, floral aromas, citrus acidity, and tea-like structure.

Washed Process

Ripe cherries are carefully selected before being pulped, fermented, and washed.

Subsequently, the coffee is dried on raised beds, where it is regularly turned and inspected to ensure even drying and remove potential defects.

Moisture is controlled before storage. The station also uses a pH-based wastewater treatment system to reduce its environmental impact.

Sensory Profile

A sweet, clean, and delicate cup, with notes of peach, sweet orange, and green tea.

The aroma stands out for its stone fruits and citrus, while on the palate we find the sweetness of peach and the freshness of orange.

It features a smooth and silky texture, with an elegant aftertaste reminiscent of green tea.

Who are we?
We’re Team Mellow — four very different humans (Vicky, Michael, Andy, and Min), stitched together by one shared obsession: coffee. Our backgrounds couldn’t be further apart — law, medicine, economics, media — yet somehow, all roads led us to the same thing: endless cups, late-night cupping sessions, and nerding out over beans. Then one day… boom! A spark lit up. We realized we didn’t just want to drink coffee — we wanted to create it, roast it, share it. Not just with friends, but with anyone willing to join our (de)caffeinated little universe.



Why does Mellow Coffee Roasters exist?
We asked ourselves a tough question at the start: “Why should anyone care about yet another coffee roaster in the Netherlands?”
Our answer? Because we want to bring something different to the table — literally. We grew up surrounded by the flavors and aromas of Asian coffee, yet in Europe, those beans often carry a reputation they don’t deserve. We’re here to change that. To prove that Asian origins are full of nuance, depth, and character worth celebrating. At the same time, we don’t want to just roast — we want to play. To experiment with more sustainable roasting techniques, fold in tech to make each batch consistent and high-quality, and push the limits of what coffee can be.



What’s our goal?
Simple: to showcase coffee from every corner of the world in a way that’s approachable, welcoming, and just plain fun. No coffee snobbery here. Whether you like your brew strong, light, experimental, or classic, we want you to feel at home. Coffee is a whole spectrum of flavors, and we’re here to explore it with you.



So… what’s in it for you?
We don’t just want to be a bag of beans sitting on your shelf. We want to become part of your rhythm — that comforting sip before your day starts, the fuel for your midweek hustle, or the weekend ritual you look forward to. Think of us as your mellow companion, making sure your daily cup isn’t just coffee… it’s a little spark of joy.