Ethiopia Chelbesa #3 Natural

Description

About This Coffee :

Ethiopia Chelbesa #3 Natural

Origin: Chelbesa, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Altitude: 1,950 - 2,200 m

Variety: Heirloom

Processing Method: Natural

Flavor Profile: Osmanthus, Bergamot, White Peach, Oolong Tea 

Region and Farm Introduction: Chelbesa is one of the most celebrated micro-regions in Yirgacheffe, known for producing exceptionally refined and aromatic coffees. The area’s high elevations, cool climate, and fertile soils contribute to elegant floral characteristics, tea-like structure, and remarkable clarity.

Coffee from Chelbesa is typically cultivated by smallholder farmers growing traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties and processed at local washing stations with meticulous cherry selection and controlled drying. In recent years, Chelbesa has become especially recognized for expressive and clean natural coffees with layered floral complexity.

Processing Method Features: This coffee is processed using the natural method, where whole cherries are dried slowly on raised beds with the fruit intact. Controlled drying enhances sweetness and aromatic complexity while preserving clarity and elegance.

In the cup, it expresses delicate osmanthus florals and bergamot aromatics, layered with soft white peach sweetness and a refined oolong tea finish, resulting in a clean, floral, and tea-like profile with elegant fruit complexity.