Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Washed Chelchele

Yirgacheffe coffee from the subregion of Chelchele and processed at the Worka mill. This area (Gedeo Zone) grows some of the highest regarded and most expensive Yirgacheffe beans, grown over 6000 feet above sea level. 

It is one of the most rural remote areas imaginable. 8 hours of dusty, nearly impassable dirt roads with incredible views. Sometimes the coffee has to be packed out with horses because travel is so difficult.

Being a washed processed coffee, you have to keep it at a light roast, roughly 20 seconds after the 1st cracks have stopped is our sweet spot.  Erring too light will make it sour.  Erring too dark will make it bitter and no fruit flavor. We're strongly smelling and tasting lime, and then there is some blood orange, bright acidity, very clean and crisp.

US Arrival September 2024