Chelchele, Ethiopia

Delicate & tea-like, nectarine, lemon zest

Roasters' Notes:

Chelchele showcases Gedeb’s hallmark profile with bright citrus, delicate florals, and tea-like finish. Roasting washed Ethiopian coffee demands a touch of artistry to preserve its unique regional identity. We begin with a high charge temperature to build momentum early in the roast, then ease off the heat to preserve its delicate structure. A shorter post-crack development time maintains its bright acidity and gentle stone fruit notes, resulting in a cup that feels refined and nuanced - perfect for clean, distinctive filter brews.

Roast style: Progressive 

Coffee Origin Information:

Chelchele, in Ethiopia’s famed Gedeb district of the Gedeo Zone, is celebrated for producing vibrant, high-elevation coffees. This organic, washed lot comes from the Chelchele processing station, situated at 2000m ASL. Fertile red-brown soils and intercropped Enset, beans, and avocado trees create a biodiverse environment that supports a thriving ecosystem for superior coffee.

Managed by the quality-focused Tadesse Desta Business Group, the station carefully handles cherries from local smallholders. Its proximity to Yirgacheffe (just northwest) means Chelchele shares Yirgacheffe’s iconic floral and tea-like profiles while standing out for its structured acidity and clarity. This lot exemplifies Gedeb’s reputation for producing some of Ethiopia’s most elegant, expressive coffees.

• Altitude: 1900m - 2100m ASL

• Processing: Washed

• Variety: Heirloom varieties

• Harvest: 2025

• Region: Chelchele, Gedeb, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia

• Producer: Chelchele Washing Station

• Certification: Organic (Certified at origin)

This washed Heirloom varietal from Gedeb in Ethiopia's Gedeo Zone showcases the bright, delicate character typical of high-altitude East African coffees. Grown at 1900–2100 masl by the Chelchele Washing Station, the washed processing method emphasizes clarity and acidity, allowing the origin's inherent floral and citrus notes to shine. Rosetta Roastery identifies citrus, florals, tea-like qualities, nectarine, lemon zest, and stone fruit—a profile suggesting refined complexity. Heirloom varietals like this tend toward nuanced flavor expression rather than bold intensity, making them particularly rewarding for those drawn to subtle, layered cup experiences.