Chelbessa

by Flower Child

Variety: Ethiopian Landrace Region: Gedeb, Gedeo, Ethiopia Elevation: 1,950-2,200 meters Process: Washed Harvest: Dec. '24- January 2025 Notes: Strawberry, nectarine, floral, multi-dimensional sweetness and acidity. This is one of my personal favorites from Ethiopia this year. On the cupping table and with filter brews, the elegance and articulation of silky fruit is clean and clear. This coffee sings soprano notes of articulated citrus and berries. There's a range of fruit and florality that is so pleasantly captivating. The aromatics and cup quality are inviting with notes of moon grape, strawberry, citrus, passionfruit... the list goes on. The cup has a rounded tea-like attribute that fills the pallet. Waves of candied fruit and florals linger long after each sip. Truly an enjoyable and interesting profile from hot to cool. There are approximately 1,000 farmers that deliver cherry to the Chelbessa washing station, the folks come from the region and have very small farms sitting at