Ethiopa Yirgacheffe Chelbesesa

• Country: Ethiopia
• Region: Yirgacheffe
• Producer: Chelbesa - Gedeb 
• Variety: Heirloom
• Processing: Washed
• Altitude:  2000 MASL

The roaster's story:

Yirgacheffe, one of our favorite coffee regions in Ethiopia, always delivering highly expressive profiles, marked by vibrant fruit notes and beautiful acidity! Expect a floral cup with a distinct black tea character, silky and refined, with bright citrus zest and delicate sweetness.

The washing station is located in the village of Chelbesa, specifically in the Danche region, within the Gedeo zone of the Gedeb woreda. It sits at an altitude of over 2000 meters. The coffees processed at this station come from hundreds of local producers.

Process:

After harvesting, the cherries are left in the shade for 45 to 60 hours for a slow fermentation process before being washed to remove all mucilage. The coffee is then spread in a 5 to 10 cm thick layer and dried for 7 to 10 days. The drying beds are opened at 3 AM, covered between 12 PM and 2 PM, and reopened until 5 PM for optimal drying.