Ethiopia Green Coffee Beans - Chelchele / Yirgacheffe - Natural [60KG BAG]

Process: Natural, Hand-Picked

Area: Yirgacheffe – Chelchele

Farm: Arde

Altitude: 1,900 – 2,200 MASL

Variety: Heirloom

Grade: 86.5

Weight / Bag: 60 KG

Flavor Notes:

Berries, Prune, Tea Rose

Flavor Notes Details:

A classic high-fruit Yirgacheffe natural bursting with ripe berry sweetness and layered fruit complexity. Deep prune notes add a rich, wine-like depth, while delicate tea-rose florals bring an elegant aromatic finish. The cup carries a juicy, syrupy body with bright, clean acidity and a long, refined finish—delivering the vibrant, fruit-forward character Chelchele is renowned for.

Story:

This Chelchele lot from Yirgacheffe was selected for its classic high-fruit natural profile, clarity, and consistency—key attributes demanded by specialty roasters working with Ethiopian naturals at scale.

Our involvement started at lot selection, cupping across multiple day-lots to identify batches with clean fermentation, vibrant fruit expression, and controlled alcohol notes. Working with local producers, we aligned on cherry ripeness thresholds and separation protocols to minimize underripe and over-fermented fruit.

During processing, we collaborated on drying density, bed rotation frequency, and shade management, ensuring even dehydration and stable cup performance. Particular attention was given to drying pace to preserve fruit complexity while avoiding phenolic or overly boozy characteristics.

This coffee was selected specifically for:

• Distinctive yet clean natural flavor expression

• Strong performance in both espresso blends and single-origin offerings

• Consistent cup quality across multiple roast profiles

Chelchele represents a reliable, high-impact Ethiopian natural—delivering the fruit-forward character Yirgacheffe is known for, supported by disciplined selection and processing alignment rather than chance fermentation.