CHELCHELE

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Whole Bean Coffee250g (8.8OZ)
CHELCHELE Isolated Origin — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe needs no introduction — but Gedeb, tucked deep in its southern reaches, is where some of Ethiopia's most electric naturals come from. CHELCHELE is named for the washing station at its center, where smallholder farmers from the surrounding Banko Chelchele community bring their carefully harvested cherries. At 2,100 meters above sea level, the altitude here is exceptional, and it shows in every sip. This is a natural process coffee that leans fully into what Ethiopia does best. Blueberry comes first — bold, jammy, unmistakable — before opening into a wild, almost effervescent fruit punch quality. Gooseberry closes it out with a tart, lingering brightness that keeps you coming back. Espresso-focused and medium roasted, CHELCHELE pulls beautifully as a straight shot — rich, fruit-forward, and alive with complexity. Expect: Blueberry · Fruit Punch · Gooseberry Roast: Medium Process: Natural Region: Banko Chelchele, Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia Producer: Smallholder Farmers — Chelchele Station Altitude: 2,100 MASL Availability: Limited — this lot will not be restocked.

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Profile

Wild & Fruity

Notes

+Medium Roast

+Blueberry
+Fruit Punch
+Gooseberry

Origin ISOLATED ORIGIN
Coffee is sourced seasonally for clarity, sweetness, and a distinctive sense of place.
Brew method ESPRESSO
Designed to stay expressive across filter and espresso recipes. Use the guide below as a starting point.

Espresso

Dialing in for espresso is about pressure.

Dose - Espresso

Always weigh it out. Most espresso shots start around a 1:2 ratio — for example, 18 grams of coffee in, 36 grams of espresso out. Small changes here shift body and intensity in big ways.

Grind - Espresso

Your grind is your foundation. Too coarse and the shot rushes through, leaving you sour and thin. Too fine and it chokes the puck, dragging out bitterness and flattening your crema. Aim for a fine, sand-like grind and adjust based on taste.

Tamp

Even, level pressure matters more than how hard you press. An uneven tamp creates channels, letting water blast through the weak spots instead of pulling evenly through the whole puck.

Extraction

Watch the pour: it should start slow and syrupy, almost like warm honey, then build into a steady, thinning stream. A shot that gushes early or drips too slow is telling you to adjust your grind before your next pull.

Total Shot Time

For most espresso shots, you're looking at about 25–30 seconds, start to finish.

CHELCHELE

Full Analysis

Class:
DECLASSIFIED
Process:
Natural
Coordinates:
7°09′S 78°31′W
Region:
Banko Chelchele
Origin:
Ethiopia
Producer:
Banko Chelchele
Codename:
CHELCHELE
Altitude:
2100 MASL
CHELCHELE

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    Brenda W.
    Verified Buyer
    2 weeks ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Bravo!

    This one is exceptionally fruity and lingers on the palate. It was great with desert! I will be a recurring customer!

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    BIGFACE BRAND
    21 seconds ago

    Bravo right back at you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the bright, fruity notes especially alongside dessert. We can’t wait for you to try our other delicious coffees. You're going to love them!

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