Ethiopia Chelbesa #3 Natural

Description

About This Coffee: Ethiopia Sidama Morea Washed 

Origin: Morea, Sidama, Ethiopia

Altitude: 1,950 - 2,200 m

Variety: Caturra 

Processing Method: Washed

Flavor Profile: Jasmine, Mandarin, Pomelo, Apricot 

Region and Farm Introduction: micro-area within Sidama known for producing elegant high-elevation coffees with floral aromatics and vibrant citrus characteristics. The region’s cool climate, fertile soils, and slow cherry maturation contribute to exceptional clarity, refined acidity, and layered complexity.

Coffee from Morea is typically cultivated by smallholder farmers growing traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties and processed at local washing stations. Through careful sorting and controlled drying, these coffees preserve the clean and expressive character that defines classic Sidama washed profiles.

Processing Method Features: This coffee is processed using the washed method, where ripe cherries are depulped, fermented to remove mucilage, and slowly dried on raised beds. This process enhances clarity, floral aromatics, and vibrant citrus acidity.

In the cup, it expresses delicate jasmine florals layered with bright mandarin and pomelo citrus notes, complemented by soft apricot sweetness, resulting in a clean, lively, and tea-like profile.