Ethiopia – Yirgacheffe Chelchele G1 Washed
Bright Berry • Melon • Jasmine Tea
From the celebrated Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia, this Chelchele washed lot is a beautiful expression of clarity, florals, and vibrant fruit. Grown at high elevations in the Banko Chelchele Gedeo Zone, is carefully processed using a traditional washed method, this cup is elegant, tea like, and refreshing. Expect notes of bright berries, juicy melon, and delicate jasmine tea, layered with sparkling acidity and a clean, silky finish. It's light and vibrant.
Why we love Yirgacheffe coffees:
Yirgacheffe is widely regarded as one of the most iconic coffee regions in the world. Its high altitudes, fertile soils, and unique microclimates produce coffees known for their floral aromatics, citrus brightness, and refined tea like body. Coffees from Chelchele are especially prized for balancing vibrant acidity with deep sweetness and complexity.
This Grade 1 washed lot is produced by 368 smallholder farmers cultivating traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties under the shade of native trees including Enset, Albizia, and Acacia. Every cherry is hand sorted and meticulously processed to preserve the clean and expressive character Ethiopia is known for.
Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
District: Banko Chelchele
Elevation: 1,800–2,200 MASL
Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom
Process: Washed 36–48 hour fermentation
Drying: Raised beds 6–7 days
A timeless expression of Ethiopian coffee heritage.
Orders are roasted fresh to order and shipped in 1–2 business days, so it arrives at peak freshness straight to your doorstep.