Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa
Expect Shortbread, Orange Blossom, and Sweet Tea from this washed lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightOrange BlossomBlack TeaLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.17/oz
Typical $1.84 to $2.93/oz
Producer
Chelbesa Washing Station
EthiopiaGedeb, Gedeo, Yirgacheffe
- Coffees in catalog
- 7
- Currently available
- 6
- Roasters with stock
- 5
- Avg Cherrybook Index
- 51.9
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Producer overview
The Chelbesa Washing Station sources coffee from the Gedeb, Gedeo, and Yirgacheffe regions of Ethiopia. Coffees from this station are cultivated at high altitudes ranging from 1950 to 2200 meters. The varietal landscape represented in the catalog features traditional regional heirloom cultivars alongside Dega. These varieties reflect the established agricultural profile of the area. The processing portfolio for Chelbesa focuses entirely on the washed method across its catalog entries. This consistent preparation highlights the clean cup characteristics typical of washed Ethiopian coffees from this elevation band. The catalog footprint includes four total coffees, all of which are currently in stock. Four different roasters carry lots from this washing station. Recent catalog entries feature offerings from Calendar Coffee, ILSE Coffee, Reuben Hills, and Frukt Coffee Roasters. The work of the Chelbesa Washing Station is distinguished by its focused dedication to washed processing across regional heirloom and Dega varieties.
- Yirgacheffe washing station
- washed process focus
- high altitude Gedeb
- regional heirloom varieties
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- heirloom5 lots
- 741581 lot
- 741121 lot
Processes
- Washed5
- Natural1
Altitude
1950–2200m
Harvests
20262025
Across harvest years
Lineage
The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.
2026 harvest
1 lot2025 harvest
2 lots
LightCitrusStone FruitFloral
57CBI
US$2.48/oz
Typical US$2.21 to $3.54/oz
Broad comparison
Chelbesa — Espresso
Washed lot with Stone Fruit, Black Tea, and Jasmine in the cup.
Gedeo, ET · Washed
DarkStone FruitBlack TeaJasmine
SCA 87.0
43CBI
US$2.58/oz
Typical US$2.11 to $3.37/oz
Broad comparison
Currently available coffees
Round Hill Roastery2 lots
Margarissa Chelbesa
Natural lot with Blueberry, Strawberry, and Parma Violets in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural
DarkBlueberryStrawberryFloral
52CBI
GBP 15.50 / 8.8oz
Typical US$1.77 to $2.83/oz
Broad comparison
Ethiopia Margarissa Chelbesa — Espresso
Roaster flags Blueberry, Strawberry, and Parma Violets in the cup.
Gedeb, ET
DarkBlueberryStrawberryFloral
46CBI
GBP 15.17 / 8.8oz
Typical US$1.60 to $3.04/oz
Limited comparison
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa
Expect Shortbread, Orange Blossom, and Sweet Tea from this washed lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightOrange BlossomBlack TeaLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$26.00 / 12oz
Typical $1.84 to $2.93/oz
LightCitrusStone FruitFloral
57CBI
EUR 20.00 / 9.3oz
Typical US$2.21 to $3.54/oz
Broad comparison
Second State Coffee1 lot
Black TeaJasmineOrange
46CBI
$24.00 / 12oz
Typical $1.39 to $2.22/oz
Calendar Coffee1 lot
Chelbesa — Espresso
Washed lot with Stone Fruit, Black Tea, and Jasmine in the cup.
Gedeo, ET · Washed
DarkStone FruitBlack TeaJasmine
SCA 87.0
43CBI
EUR 20.00 / 8.8oz
Typical US$2.11 to $3.37/oz
Broad comparison
Archived (1)
Ethiopia Chelbesa — Espresso
Expect Bergamot, Strawberries, and Meyer Lemon from this washed lot.
Gedeo, ET · Washed
BergamotStrawberryLemon
50CBI
US$2.29/oz
No longer available
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