Ethiopia

Washed Heirloom varieties

Peach, lemon, jasmin

The station Chelbesa is managed by Ephath. It is located at 2200 m.a.s.l, on a 2-hectare area where 150 raised beds are installed. 

This region, characterized by its micro climate and fertile soil, is perfect to grow exceptional coffee, enhancing coffee profiles, with more fruity and floral notes. Coffee farmers grow mainly heirloom varieties. These coffees are cultivated at 2150 to 2200 m.a.s.l.

Once the cherries arrive at the processing station, the team carefully selects the best ones, removing any that are unripe, overripe, or defective. This step is crucial to ensure a high-quality final product.

Then, the skin of the coffee cherry is removed using a pulping machine. The beans, still covered with mucilage, are then placed to dry ferment for 48 to 72 hours. This dry fermentation process helps to break down the remaining fruit layer. After fermentation, the beans are thoroughly washed to remove any residual mucilage.

The coffee is then sun dried for 10-15 days until it achieves the ideal moisture.