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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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Full creamy body, notes of milk chocolate, and delicate floral aroma, that’s Mother Ship, our espresso blend that has won the hearts of both professional baristas and home coffee drinkers. It is no coincidence that this is our second-best-selling espresso coffee.
It works perfectly as a base for your favorite milk drinks, yet also delights anyone who enjoys a clean espresso with a rich taste and balanced profile.
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Hambela & Uraga, Guji Zone
Farm / Station: Partner farmers around Hambela and Uraga / Kuri Mountain Coffee
Producer: Habtamu Fikadu
Altitude: 2,010 – 2,300 m a.s.l.
Variety: 74112, 74110
Processing: Natural
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Country: Uganda
Region: Upper Bukyabo
Processing Station: Coffee Gardens
Altitude: 1,800 – 2,200 m a.s.l.
Variety: SL14, SL28, Nyasaland
Processing: Washed
Tasting notes: Full creamy body, milk chocolate, and floral aroma.
Preparation: Suitable for espresso-based drinks, including in-home espresso machines.
Coffee type: Roasted whole bean coffee
Don’t know which filter coffee to choose? ☕
Maybe the sample box containing 5x60g of coffee can help you. Its contents are continuously updated according to the coffees currently available.
You can order the sample box for your home, invite your friends, and organize cupping. This can help you find out what coffee you like best and make ordering easier in the future. Or you can get it as a gift, wrapped in our coffee-world illustration bag.
You’ll soon learn how to make cupping at home on our blog.
Currently, our Sample Box consists of:
Etiophia (washed) – Chelbesa
Etiophia (natural) – Lalesa
Colombia (washed) – Inzá
Kenya (washed) – Gichatha
Uganda (washed) – Zebigi
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Gedeb
Washing Station: Lalesa
Producer: Smallholder farmers in collaboration with Ephtah Specialty Coffee
Altitude: 2,150–2,200 m a.s.l.
Variety: Heirloom
Processing: Natural
Tasting notes: blueberry cheesecake, lime
Brew method: Suitable for all filter brewing methods (V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French press…)
Type: Roasted whole bean coffee
Lalesa isn’t just the name of a station for us, it’s a place we stood at last year, watching women carefully sort coffee cherries and admiring Wubit’s incredible dedication as she leads her team. Lalesa proves that coffee truly can change lives. And today, we’re proud to share that coffee with you. It’s the taste of a place that touched us deeply.
We roast it both for filter and espresso.
Did you know that we also have a limited edition from Lalesa processed using the black honey method?
Country: Colombia
Region: Piendamó, Cauca
Farm / station: Attia Exotics
Producer: Alex Rayo
Altitude: 1 700–1 900 m a.s.l.
Variety: Gesha
Processing: washed
Tasting notes: jasmine tea, pomegranate, bergamot
Preparation: suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: roasted coffee beans
If you’ve tried our juicy Gesha from Aristóbulo Rayo, the name Rayo will sound familiar. And since the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, we return to this family once again with a coffee from his son, Alex Rayo. Both share the same humility, patience, and respect for the land and that’s exactly what we love about their coffee.
A winter collection of five coffees in packaging created over the course of our five-year collaboration with illustrator Jaromír 99.
Every year, you write to us saying that you keep the winter packaging, display it, even frame it. And thanks to that, we realized that packaging isn’t just something to be thrown away, it can evoke memories, convey a mood, and bring joy long after the coffee is gone. That’s how this winter collection was born.
Exceptional packaging, exceptional content. For you. For someone close. Or just because this season deserves something special.
You can choose between two variants: filter or espresso. And now the best part: the coffee selection is up to Father. So you, too, can enjoy a little surprise this Christmas, after all, presents come from Ježíšek, right? So why not enjoy the joy of unwrapping, too?
🎁 Limited edition of 150 pieces
🎨 Collectible packaging by illustrator Jaromír 99
☕ 5 × 250g of coffee, handpicked by Father from our current selection.
🛍 All packed in a practical tote bag
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Gedeb
Washing Station: Lalesa
Producer: Smallholder farmers in collaboration with Ephtah Specialty Coffee
Altitude: 2,150–2,200 m a.s.l.
Variety: Heirloom
Processing: Natural
Tasting notes: blueberry cheesecake, lime
Preparation: suitable for making espresso-based coffees, including in-home coffee machines
Type: Roasted whole bean coffee
Lalesa isn’t just the name of a station for us, it’s a place we stood at last year, watching women carefully sort coffee cherries and admiring Wubit’s incredible dedication as she leads her team. Lalesa proves that coffee truly can change lives. And today, we’re proud to share that coffee with you. It’s the taste of a place that touched us deeply.
We roast it both for filter and espresso.
Did you know that we also have a limited edition from Lalesa processed using the black honey method?
Country: Uganda
Region: Mt Elgon, Eastern Uganda
Farm / Station: Partner farmers from the Mt Elgon area / The Coffee Gardens
Producer: The Coffee Gardens Project
Altitude: 1,800 – 2,200 m a.s.l.
Varietal: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Process: Washed (cherry fermentation)
Tasting notes: cocoa beans, dark chocolate, peaches
Preparation: Suitable for all types of filter coffee brewing (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: Roasted whole bean coffee
Why Uganda Matters
Namugowa isn’t just another specialty coffee. It’s part of a bigger story that we’ve poured a piece of ourselves into. A year ago, we had the chance to be right there in Uganda – to meet the farmers who grow the coffee, to see the process from harvest to drying. And that’s when we realized we wanted to do even more.
Together with The Coffee Gardens, we co-financed the opening of a QC Lab in Uganda. This quality control laboratory enables farmers to evaluate their harvest directly on site, refine their practices, and, as a result, achieve fairer prices.
Every cup of Namugowa is not only about flavor, but also about the future. About giving farmers the tools and knowledge that open doors to better conditions and stability. And that’s exactly why we love returning to Uganda.🤎
Country: Colombia
Region: Anserma, Caldas
Farm / Station: Chapata / Cooperativa de Caficultores de Anserma
Producer: Anserma Cooperative
Altitude: 1,790–2,200 masl
Variety: Colombia, Castillo, Caturra
Processing: Natural
Tasting notes: orange wine, banana bread, milk chocolate
Preparation: suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
Chapata is a coffee that warms your heart. Grown by a community of more than two thousand farmers in the Caldas region of Colombia, every bean reflects their care and dedication. If you love sweet and juicy coffees that feel like a gentle hug, Chapata is the one for you.
Country: Peru
Region: Jaén, Cajamarca
Farm / Station: Jaén
Altitude: 1750 – 2000 MASL
Variety: Catuai, Pache, Caturra
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Milk chocolate with nuts, hibiscus, green apple
Preparation: suitable for espresso-based coffee preparation, including home espresso machines. You can also find this coffee in a filter roast version
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
Jaén brings together eight farmers from the Cajamarca region of northern Peru, who, thanks to meticulous processing and ideal growing conditions, produce exceptional specialty coffee. This region is also a hub for innovation in transparency and sustainability. With careful processing and a strong focus on quality, their harvest transforms into the coffee we have roasted for you.
Country: Brazil
Region: Carmo De Cachoeira, Sul De Minas
Processing station: Cocatrel Direct micro mill
Altitude: 900-1100 m above sea level
Variety: mix of varieties
Processing: natural
Taste profile: hazelnut butter, cherries, chocolate, and sweet tobacco
Our CAFEINA is a daily guarantee of stable espresso with low acidity. With our composition and roasting, we try to always taste sweet, with notes of hazelnut butter, cherries, chocolate, and sweet tobacco
You will prepare a pleasant cup of coffee from it, which everyone will enjoy. It is suitable for cafes looking for simpler espresso and for easy preparation at home or work. We also recommend it for your automatic espresso machines.
We are currently roasting coffee from producers of the Caixa de Fruta region.
Our decaffeinated coffee tastes like a fresh orange cake, cane sugar, and white tea. It was processed naturally and then decaffeinated using natural sugar cane method. You can read more about this great method in the article on the blog here.
A cup of this coffee can easily become your pre-sleep ritual. Its name, ATUNKAA, translates to “sleep and sleepy dreams.”
Country: Colombia
Region: Rio Sucio, Caldas
Farm: Siruma Coffee Farms
Altitude: 1600-2000 m.a.s.l.
Variety: Castillo, Colombia
Processing: washed – sugar cane decaf
Taste profile: orange cake, cane sugar, white tea
