Ethiopia Chelbesa

Ships within 1 week of your roast date. 100% specialty arabica beans, at their peak 2 to 3 weeks after roasting.

A bright, juicy washed Ethiopian single origin

Ethiopia Chelbesa is a washed single origin from the Gedeb Zone in Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe region, roasted light for filter brewing. Grown at 2200 masl and bursting with lime, honey and bergamot, it is built for anyone who loves clean, floral, tea-like coffee with a juicy mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes

Lime · Honey · Bergamot
Bright citrus acidity and a delicate floral aroma carry a juicy, tea-like body into a clean, sweet finish.

Coffee Details

About This Coffee

This is a coffee we anticipated from the moment we tasted the sample on the cupping table. It comes from the Gedeb Zone in Ethiopia's famed Yirgacheffe region, where the Chelbesa One Washing Station gathers cherry from 672 smallholder farmers working high-altitude plots at around 2200 masl.

The processing is meticulous. Once the ripe cherries arrive at the station, they are floated in water to sort out underripe and damaged beans. The good cherries are de-pulped and left to dry ferment in tanks for two to three days, then washed clean and laid out on raised beds. To dry evenly, the parchment is turned by hand throughout the day for seven to ten days, depending on the weather, until it reaches the ideal moisture level.

The result is a classic washed Yirgacheffe profile: lime-bright, floral and sweet with honeyed depth and a juicy mouthfeel. We roast it light in Kuala Lumpur to keep that clarity intact.

How to Brew Ethiopia Chelbesa

Filter

Espresso

If the cup tastes sharp or thin, grind a touch finer to draw out more sweetness; if it turns bitter or muddy, grind coarser and pour a little cooler.

How Much Coffee Is in a Bag?

A 250g bag brews roughly 16 filter cups at 16g per cup, and a 1kg bag makes around 65 cups. With its bright, floral character and limited washing-station harvest, Chelbesa is a single origin to savour slowly through the season rather than rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethiopia Chelbesa better as espresso or filter?
Filter shows it best. Roasted light for clarity, it shines as pour-over or batch brew where the lime, honey and bergamot notes ring clearest. It also makes a vibrant, fruit-forward espresso if you prefer something bright and lively.

What does Ethiopia Chelbesa taste like?
Lime, honey and bergamot, with bright citrus acidity, a delicate floral aroma and a juicy, tea-like body that finishes clean and sweet. It is a classic washed Yirgacheffe profile.

How fresh is the coffee?
We roast to order in Kuala Lumpur and ship within one week of your roast date. These beans hit their peak around two to three weeks after roasting, so there is no rush to brew them on day one.

What grind and recipe should I start with?
For filter, start at 16g of coffee to 260ml of water (1:17) at 93°C over about three minutes. Adjust grind finer for more sweetness or coarser if it tastes harsh.

Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. Free shipping within Malaysia on orders over RM80.

Want to try before committing? Explore the Taster Box. Buying for an office or café? See Bulk & Office Orders.