Sulalat- Chelchele Natural - Ethiopia

🇪🇹 Chelchele Natural – Ethiopia

Floral. Fruity. Vibrantly clean.

🌍 Origin

Chelchele, Gedeb District, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia

🌱 Varietal

Heirloom Landraces (mixed indigenous varieties)

🧺 Process

Natural (sun-dried on raised African beds)

🗻 Altitude

1,900 – 2,200 meters above sea level

🔥 Roast Profile

Light to medium roast – optimized to highlight clarity and fruit complexity

☕ Tasting Notes

• Blueberry

• Jasmine

• Bergamot

• Honeyed sweetness with a clean, tea-like finish

🧩 Brewing Recommendations

Filter methods (V60, Kalita, Chemex) bring out its elegant floral aromatics and sparkling acidity.
Espresso delivers a vibrant, juicy shot with a smooth body and berry-forward flavor.

🌿 Producer & Region Highlights

Chelchele is a well-known coffee-producing village in Gedeb, near Yirgacheffe. Coffees from this area are prized for their distinctively floral and fruity profiles, thanks to high elevations, cool climates, and rich organic soil. Farmers in the region handpick ripe cherries and use traditional natural processing to develop complex, sweet flavors.

🌟 Why Chelchele?

• Showcases the iconic Ethiopian natural profile

• Perfect for drinkers who love expressive, fruit-forward coffees

• A favorite among specialty roasters and competition baristas