Sale!
Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe, Chelbessa
Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe, Chelbessa
Cupping Profile
A beautiful expression of classic Yirgacheffe natural, this Chelbessa lot reveals a complex and layered sweetness with blueberry, stonefruit, and delicate floral notes.
Expect a syrupy mouthfeel, lively acidity, and a clean finish that celebrates the terroir of southern Ethiopia.
MainNotes:Blueberry, Stonefruit, Floral
Cup Quality: Juicy, clean, aromatic, sweet Roast: Designed for espresso but versatile enough for adventurous filter brewers
Espresso: Offers syrupy, fruit-forward shots with great crema and clarity
€13.50
Additional Information
Origin Information
Washing Station: Chelbessa
Town (Kebele): Chelbesa, Gedeb
Region: Yirgacheffe (SNNPR)
Country: Ethiopia
Elevation: 1900 – 2400 MASL
Harvest: October – January
Farmers: ~500 smallholder producers
Processing: Natural (sun-dried on raised beds)
Varietals: Heirloom Ethiopian Landraces (mixed)
Traceability: Station-level, not single producer
Processing Details
Cherry delivery: Daily from smallholders during harveststyle='font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'>·
Sorting: Hand-sorted for ripenessstyle='font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'>·
Drying: On raised African beds, turned regularly for even dryingstyle='font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'>·
Drying time: Typically 15–25 days depending on weatherstyle='font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol'>·
No synthetic inputs: Most farmers grow organically by default due to lack of access to agrochemicals
About the Heirloom Varieties
This lot includes indigenous Ethiopian landraces, often specific to microregions and family farms
Some of the highest elevation coffee in Ethiopia, contributing to dense, slow-ripening beans
Not genetically uniform, but widely known for producing floral, fruity, and complex cups
Region Profile – Yirgacheffe / Gedeb
Known for: Fruit-forward, floralprofiles, especially blueberry and jasmine
Elevation: 1600–2400 MASL
Climate: Warm tropical with distinct wet/dryseasons
Environment: Lush vegetation, shadedagroforestry systems
Processing Infrastructure: High-quality washingstations, including Chelbessa
Why This Lot Stands Out
Sourced from one of the most respected washing stations in Yirgacheffe
Represents the quintessential Ethiopian natural profile that made the region world-famous
Ethically produced, without pesticides orsynthetic fertilizers
Selected with a focus on consistency and terroir by sourcing from the same region annually
.svg){kind=icon}