Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Single Origin CoffeeThis natural-process, light-medium roast delivers apricot, honey, lemon, pomegranate, and floral notes. Bright but rounded acidity keeps the fruit clear without making the cup sharp. The body is light and clean, with lingering sweetness.Best for: Pour-over, AeroPress, drip coffee, and fruit-forward espresso.Every green coffee lot is independently third-party tested for mycotoxins, mold, yeast, and heavy metals before roasting. Only lots that pass enter our roastery.Chelbesa is roasted in small batches in Dearborn, Michigan. The roast date is printed on every bag, and orders ship within days of roasting.Chelbesa at a Glance Origin: Chelbesa kebele, Gedeb District, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia Altitude: 1,950 to 2,200 masl Producers: More than 760 contributing smallholder farmers Varieties: Wolisho and Dega landraces Process: Natural Growing conditions: Shade grown and organic Flavor notes: Apricot, honey, lemon, pomegranate, floral Roast level: Light-medium Best uses: Pour-over, AeroPress, drip, and fruit-forward espresso How It Tastes by Brew MethodPour-over emphasizes apricot, lemon, and floral aromatics. AeroPress produces a sweeter, rounder cup with honey and pomegranate notes. As espresso, Chelbesa creates a bright, fruit-forward shot that works best for drinkers who prefer clarity over dark-roast intensity.Tested Before RoastingThe testing standard applies before the coffee reaches the roaster. Small-batch roasting then protects the lot’s fruit character and sweetness. A printed roast date lets you verify freshness when the bag arrives.Review our Sourcing Standards, learn about our mold-free coffee program, or explore more single-origin coffee.
