Ethiopia - Chelbesa Wholesale

Flavour notes: Elderflower, Tangerine, Silky

Producers: 450 smallholder member farmers

Origin: Gedeb, Yirgacheffe – Ethiopia

Altitude: 1900–2100 masl

Cultivars: Ethiopian landrace

Process: 48-72h wet fermentation, washed and dried on raised beds

Chelbesa is located in the Gedeb District which is one of the finest coffee producing areas in Ethiopia. It is known for its dense semi forest vegetation with lots of natural and planted shade trees. The area is a great example of agro-ecology perfectly suitable for coffee.

The station receives coffee cherries from around 450 farmers in the area. In 2019 the station was renovated and the fermentation tanks replaced to ceramic ones that both bring clarity to the coffee but also speed up the fermentation process by retaining the heat inside the tank.

The farmers bring their coffee cherries to the washing station before being sorted and processed. The ones living the furthest away can walk up to 2 hours to deliver their coffees.

Sourced from the Gedeb district of Yirgacheffe, this Ethiopia - Chelbesa Wholesale lot represents the collective efforts of 450 smallholder member farmers. The coffee is comprised of traditional Ethiopian landrace varietals grown at elevations between 1900 and 2100 meters. By utilizing a washed processing method, the producers emphasize the inherent clarity and brightness of the bean, which Koppi highlights through notes of elderflower, tangerine, and a silky mouthfeel.

Washed coffees from this region are frequently celebrated for their refined acidity and delicate aromatic profiles. When evaluating such nuanced characteristics, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better identify the subtle interplay between floral top notes and citrus undertones. This specific offering showcases the meticulous cultivation standards maintained by the Chelbesa farming community, resulting in a clean, elegant cup that reflects the distinct terroir of the Yirgacheffe highlands.