Ethiopia Organic Yirgacheffe Chelchele
Natural Process Coffee

Description

COFFEE INFORMATION:

Nestled in the heart of the Yirgacheffe region at altitudes ranging from 1900 – 2200 meters above sea level, the village of Chelchele is renowned for its exceptional quality and unique flavor profile. Here, coffee trees flourish under the shade of Enset, Albizia, Acacia, Militia, and Polyscias trees and thrive in the fertile, clay-rich soil. This new offering from Azeb Tadesse Coffee Supply was cultivated by smallholders and plantation farms using organic practices. The variety of microclimates within Yirgacheffe region alone encourages the development of diverse flavor profiles that present beautifully as both filter and espresso coffee.

Post harvest, the coffee was processed using the Natural (dry) method at the Chelchele Coffee Station. Here, coffee cherries are meticulously hand-sorted to ensure only the ripest are selected. After sorting, the cherries are sun-dried on raised beds. This drying process takes between 12 to 15 days, depending on weather conditions, until the beans reach a moisture content of 10-12%.Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, contributes only 3-4% of the world’s coffee supply, but the variety of flavors from this origin is remarkable.

Ethiopian coffee is celebrated for its bright fruit and floral notes, exceptional acidity, and sweetness. Among the many coffee-growing districts, Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and Guji stand out for their distinctive cup profiles.

GEOGRAPHY:

Region Chelchele district, Yirgacheffe, SNNPR

Altitude 1900 – 2200m

PRODUCER:

Chelchele Washing Station, Azeb Tadesse coffee supplier

VARIETY:

Kurmue, Dago, Wolisho

PROCESSING:

Natural

HARVEST TIME:

November – January