ETIOPIA Chelbesa

TECHNICAL SHEET

Farm: Chelbesa

Cup Score: 87

Flavor Notes: Peach, black tea, bergamot, lemonade, jasmine, brown sugar

Altitude: 2200 MASL

Process: Washed – Dry Ferment

Origin: Chelbesa, Gedeb

Variety: Heirloom

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Coffee Story

The Chelbesa, Gedeb coffee lot is grown at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level. The ripest cherries are carefully selected, floated, and pulped. The coffee is then dry fermented in fermentation tanks without water and dried for 10–15 days. This processing method ensures the highest coffee quality. Once dried and stored, the coffee is transported to Moplaco in Gerji, Addis Ababa, and then moved by train to Djibouti for export.

Ethiopian coffee production is deeply influenced by the country’s three main seasons. The Bega season (October–January) is the long dry period, crucial for coffee harvesting and processing. The Belg season (February–May) brings the first rains, essential for coffee flowering and early fruit development. The Krempt season (June–September) is marked by heavy rainfall, vital for the later stages of coffee fruit development and ripening. By the end of September, the rains abruptly stop, allowing coffee fruits to mature and leading to an intense harvest period by November.

Botanical Variety

The Heirloom botanical variety represents a mix of traditional and indigenous Ethiopian coffee varieties. These coffees originate from an extraordinary genetic diversity that has naturally evolved in Ethiopia’s forests. Heirloom stands out for its complex and unique aromatic profile, with floral, fruity, and spicy notes, often considered among the finest in the world.

Origin

Chelbesa, located in Gedeb, is a key coffee sourcing area where Ephtah Specialty Coffee exclusively leases and manages the local washing station. The Chelbesa (Kebele), Gedeb (Woreda) washing station plays a crucial role in processing high-quality coffee.

Ephtah Specialty Coffee is committed to building sustainable and collaborative supply chains that benefit customers, farmers, and their communities. The company promotes the role of women in the coffee sector, recognizing their fundamental contribution in driving social and economic change in Ethiopia. Ephtah ensures quality at every stage of the supply process, focusing on delivering the highest-grade green coffee beans and meeting the needs of all stakeholders in the value chain.