Market Lane Coffee - Yaye, Ethiopia

Yaye Ethiopian Recipe

This incredibly sweet and complex coffee comes from a very special washing station – Yaye, which is located near the village of Cherico in Sidama. Yaye is owned by our longtime supply partners Testi Specialty Coffee, and represents one of their best processing sites. The family behind Testi built the washing station in 2021, choosing the site for its extremely high elevation, access to clean water, and proximity to small coffee farmers producing some of the very best coffee in the region. Yaye produces some exquisite coffees which are a reflection of the unique terroir, and the care and attention taken by Testi to process their coffee. This particular lot was produced using coffee from 50 small producers, which was then natural processed. The natural method has been executed carefully, so that in the cup this coffee delivers amplified sweetness and fruit characteristics, while conveying a strong sense of place.

Established in 2009 in Melbourne/Naarm, Market Lane Coffee is a boutique specialty roaster born from a desire to make high-end coffee accessible and transparent. Operating with a "quality over quantity" mindset, they exclusively source the highest grade of beans from the world's best growers, roasting them in small batches at their Brunswick East headquarters to highlight each bean's unique characteristics. As a certified B Corp, Market Lane is deeply committed to sustainable and responsible business practices, ensuring every step of their process—from seasonal sourcing to their carbon-neutral operations—is respectful to both people and the planet. Their mission is to share exceptional coffee that tells a story of origin, quality, and meticulous craft.