Banko Chelbesa

OriginEthiopia

ProcessWashed

Summary

Washed Ethiopian coffee from the Banko Chelbesa washing station in Chelbesa, Gedeb, within the Yirgacheffe growing area of the Gedeo Zone. Grown at 2000-2300 masl from smallholder plots, the lot consists of Ethiopian heirloom selections 74110 and 74112. Cherries are depulped on the day of harvest, fermented in tanks, washed and sun-dried on raised beds. The cup is clean and bright with floral and fruity character: strawberry, peach and jasmine green tea, medium citric-malic acidity and medium sweetness.

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Brew guide

Espresso

Ratio 1:2

Time: 25 s

Brew time between 25 and 28 seconds; clean and smooth with notes of yuzu, peach and green tea.

Filter

Coffee in: 15 g
Water: 250 g
Time: 2:50
Temperature: 94°C

Grind: 900 microns (30 clicks on Comandante)

Set up your grinder

0:00Pour 50 ml water
0:30Pour to 100 ml water
1:00Pour to 150 ml water
1:30Pour to 200 ml water
2:00Pour to 250 ml water

Recommended UFO recipe with F-type filters. Total brew time approximately 2 minutes 50 seconds.

Published by the roaster for this coffee. Treat it as a starting point — your grinder, water and machine will want their own tweaks.

Details

Format: Bean
Roast profile: Omniroast
Decaffeinated: No
Price
Cupping score: 87
Region: Chelbesa, Yirgacheffe, Gedeb
Producer: Banko Chelbesa
Altitude: 2000 - 2300 m.a.s.l
Variety: JARC 74112, JARC 74110
Notes: Peach, Black Tea, Strawberry

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