Steep Dreams

Tastes Like: Oolong Tea, Melon, Honeysuckle
Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Variety: Heirloom
Producer: Chelchele Washing Station (Mebiratum Atseba)
Elevation: 1,900–2,200 masl
Process: Washed

Flavor Profile: Oolong Tea, Melon & Honeysuckle
This exceptional Grade 1 Yirgacheffe is defined by its bright, clean profile and elegant floral aromatics. Processed through a traditional washed method with 36–48 hour fermentation followed by raised-bed drying, it offers sparkling acidity, a light body, and a refined, tea-like finish.

Coffee Origin: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
A pristine Washed G1 from the Banko Chelchele district, defined by its clarity, vibrant oolong tea character, and characteristic floral complexity.

The Producer: Chelchele Washing Station (Mebiratum Atseba)
Managed by Mebiratum Atseba, the Chelchele Washing Station unites 368 smallholder farmers across 406 hectares in the Banko Chelchele district of Yirgacheffe. Coffee grows at 1,900–2,200 masl in fertile clay soils under the shade of native trees including Enset, Albizia, and Acacia. With meticulous traceability and a deep commitment to quality, Chelchele consistently produces some of Yirgacheffe's finest lots.

Why Choose This Ethiopian Coffee?
A luminous, tea-like cup that balances bright oolong character with sweet melon and delicate honeysuckle florals—perfect for those who enjoy clean, expressive, and elegantly complex specialty coffees.

Brewing Recommendations
To best capture the delicate honeysuckle aromatics and oolong tea clarity, we recommend brewing via Pour-over or Chemex. It also excels as a refined and aromatic filter brew.