Ethiopia Chelchele

OriginEthiopia

Roast levelLight

ProcessWashed

Summary

Single origin Ethiopian coffee from the Chelchele Washing Station in Banko Chelchele, Gedeb, just south of Yirgacheffe. The station works with hundreds of smallholder farmers from five surrounding villages, with farms sitting between 1,900 and 2,200 meters above sea level. Heirloom varieties are fermented for 36-48 hours before being thoroughly washed. Light roast with a delicate, honey-sweet and clean cup: crisp green melon and Asian pear opening into apricot tea, cherry blossom and a subtle hoppy floral character.

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Brew guide

Espresso

Ratio 1:2

Time: 25 s
Temperature: 93°C

Rest 4-6 weeks off roast. Adjust based on roast level and density; longer shots if they remain sweet and structured.

Filter

Ratio 1:16.75

Grind: medium-fine

0:00Bloom with 2-3x coffee weight (45-60 g for a 21.5 g dose) (1:00)
2.2-3 controlled center-out pours
3.Avoid heavy swirling or stirring
4.Let it draw down naturally with a light rattle after the last pour

Water 30-80 ppm, moderate alkalinity, balanced calcium/magnesium; filter out chlorine and sulfur. Extraction yield 20-23%, TDS 1.35-1.55.

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
Region: Yirgacheffe, Gedeb
Producer: Chelchele Washing Station
Altitude: 1900 - 2200 m.a.s.l
Variety: Heirloom
Notes: Apricot, Beer, Melon, Apple

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