Ethiopia Chebega - Washed - Espresso Roast

Region: Uraga, Guji, Ethiopia
Washing Station: Harsu Sala
Altitude: 1800–2300 MASL
Variety: Mixed heirloom
Process: Washed
Tasting Notes: Peach, Lemon tart, White chocolate

Harsu Sala sits in Uraga, a district of Guji that has become one of Ethiopia's most sought-after areas for washed coffee over the past decade. The station was established around fourteen years ago by Bisrat Melaku and runs as a community project, taking hand-picked cherry from smallholders farming the surrounding highlands. Cherries are density-sorted on arrival, then given a long underwater ferment before being dried slowly on raised beds — an unhurried approach that shows up in the cup as clarity. Expect soft peach sweetness, a bright citrus lift, and a creamy white chocolate finish that carries well through milk.

Brewing Recipe
20.5g coffee / 43g yield / 28–30s / 93°C