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Ethiopia – Chelbesa
Price range: € 16.40 through € 113.16
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Chelbesa, Gedeb
Washing Station: Chelbesa
Altitude: 2200 m a.s.l.
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Flavor profile: black tea with lemon, strawberries and honey biscuit
Chelbesa is back — and not by coincidence.
This washed coffee from the Gedeb area has won us over not only with its elegant flavor — a vibrant mix of florals, fruit, and clarity — but also with the story behind it. Ephtah Specialty Coffee, our partner at origin, is committed to sustainable agriculture, fair working conditions, and supporting women throughout the coffee value chain.
We roast Chelbesa for both filter and espresso to showcase its full potential.
The story behind the Chelbesa station
Located at an elevation of 2150–2200 m a.s.l., the Chelbesa station employs up to 150 seasonal workers during harvest. Operated by Ephtah Specialty Coffee, the station is part of their mission to build sustainable and transparent supply chains that benefit producers and their communities.
Covering around 2 hectares and equipped with 150 drying beds, the station focuses not only on quality but also on gender equity and fair labor practices.
How Chelbesa is processed
Ripe cherries are first sorted, including flotation in water, and depulped. Fermentation takes place without water, in tanks, and drying is done on raised African beds for 10 to 15 days, depending on weather conditions.
Once dried, the coffee is stored before being transported to Addis Ababa, then by rail to the port of Djibouti for export. Despite the challenges of fermentation and drying, the station consistently maintains high quality.
Varietal
Chelbesa coffee is made from traditional Ethiopian Heirloom varieties – genetically diverse cultivars that occur naturally in the region. Thanks to the high altitude and washed process, the cup offers a delicate structure, floral aromatics, and remarkable clarity.
We work with several couriers worldwide, the table HERE specify the conditions for each country.
If your country is not available please send us an email to info@fathers.cz.
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