Chelchele | Ethiopia

Country of Origin: Ethiopia – Gedeb Woreda Farm: Worka-Wuri Chelchele Station Cultivar: Heirloom Processing: Washed Altitude: 1,950–2,100 masl Tasting Notes: Peach iced tea, lemon verbena, cardamom finish Roast: Light A classic, super juicy cup with citrus vibes and the feel of black peach iced tea. Nicely balanced, with a silky, almost creamy mouthfeel. Flavor-wise, you get dried stone fruit, fresh citrus, and a subtle hint of cardamom on the finish. Sweet but relaxed — simply really delicious. The Chelchele Station is located in the Gedeb Woreda in the Gedeo Zone and collects coffee from numerous smallholder farmers whose plots are each about 2 hectares in size — totaling around 1,657 hectares of cultivated land. The farms lie at elevations between 1,950 and 2,100 meters above sea level — perfect conditions for high-quality coffee cultivation. The soil in this region is fertile, reddish-brown, and well-draining — ideal for growing coffee. The coffee plants thrive in the shade of native trees and often grow alongside “false bananas,” the local name for the Ensete plants.