Chelbesa - Ethiopia

Apricot. Lemon. Elderflower.

Location: Yirgacheffe - Gedeb, Ethiopia 
Processing: Fully Washed
Elevation: 1950 - 2200 masl
Variety: Heirloom
Harvest Period: October '25 - February '26 

Chelbesa is the kind of Ethiopian coffee that reminds us why we love coffees from Yirgacheffe so much: incredibly clean, bright and aromatic, with layers that keep opening as the cup cools. Fresh lime brings a juicy acidity, followed by honey-like sweetness with an apricot character. Floral, delicate and ridiculously easy to keep drinking. This is our current daily driver.

Grown at high altitude in the Gedeb area of Ethiopia, around 2,000–2,200 metres above sea level, Chelbesa is a washed coffee built around clarity and precision. Careful cherry selection, fermentation and washing remove the fruit before drying, allowing the inherent character of these high-grown Ethiopian varieties to take centre stage.

 Our light roast keeps that structure intact, highlighting its vibrant acidity, transparent fruit and long, sweet finish.