Dinkinesh: Worka Chelbessa, Ethiopia - Bulk

Dinkinesh: Worka Chelbessa Producer: Neguesse Debela Region: Gedeb, Gedeo, Yirgacheffe Elevation: 1,900 - 2,200 MASL Variety: 1974-1975 JARC selections and local landraces Process: Washed

MAP: $22.50/12 oz retail bag

Recommended Brew Ratios: Espresso: 1:2 - 1:2.1 (17.5-18g in, 35.5-37.8 out, 25-28 seconds) Filter: 1:16 Batch Brew: 1:16.6

More: Worka Chelbessa comes from Gedeb, the most southern part of the Gedeo region, and the area is well known for producing incredible coffees. Yirgacheffe itself is famed for its beautifully delicate floral and citric coffees (think meyer lemon and bergamot, for example).

Neguesse Debela, owner of SNAP, oversees two sites in the area and works with small producers as well. Not only do they produce spectacular washed coffees, they are continuing to innovate by creating unique experimental lots.

The Worka Chelbessa washing station utilizes the traditional underwater fermentation commonly used in Ethiopia, but also in 2021 experimented with dry fermentation as well at Chelbessa. This lot is a combination of both, wet and dry fermentation. In underwater fermentation the coffee is fully submerged in water for 36 to 48 hours normally, but the process can take longer. In dry fermentation the coffee is pulped and left to ferment without being underwater for 36-48 hours. After fermentation the coffee is dried for 10-14 days on raised beds.

Sourced from the Gedeb district within the Gedeo zone of Ethiopia · Gedeb, Gedeo, Yirgacheffe, the Dinkinesh: Worka Chelbessa lot represents the meticulous work of producer Neguesse Debela. This coffee is processed using the washed method, a technique often employed to highlight the inherent brightness and clean acidity characteristic of high-elevation Ethiopian harvests. Grown between 1900 and 2200 masl, the beans are roasted by Little Waves Coffee Roasters to emphasize delicate, citrus-forward profiles.

In the cup, this selection presents notes of meyer lemon and bergamot. While individual experiences vary, those exploring the nuances of such profiles may find it helpful to consult a flavor wheel to better identify these specific aromatic compounds. Washed coffees from this region are frequently celebrated for their tea-like elegance and vibrant clarity, making this lot a quintessential example of the refined character expected from the Yirgacheffe area.