Ethiopia Yirgacheffe - Washed

Origin: Ethiopia Geed, Gedeb, Worka Chelbesa

Producer: Chelbesa Washing Station

Varietal: Wolisha, Dega

MASL: 1950-2200

Nestled in the misty highlands of southern Ethiopia, where the celebrated coffee growing regions of Yirgacheffe and Guji converge, Chelbesa Washing Station produces some of the country's most elegant and expressive coffees. Grown at elevations between 1900 and 2200 meters above sea level, these coffees thrive in rich volcanic soils beneath native shade trees in a semi-forest environment. 

This coffee was produced by smallholder farming families in the Chelbesa community, who carefully harvest only fully ripe cherries during the peak season from October through January. Every lot undergoes rigorous selection before being processed at the Chelbesa Washing Station, where meticulous attention to detail defines every stage of production.

Using the traditional Ethiopian fully washed method, cherries are pulped shortly after harvest and fermented in the clean water tanks for 36 to 48 hours. The coffee is then thoroughly washed, density sorted, and soaked a second time to enhance clarity, sweetness, and balance. Finally the parchment is dried on raised African beds for 10 to 14 days, with constant monitoring to ensure even drying and preserve quality.