Worka Chelbessa, Ethiopia

Worka Chelbessa services many small farms surrounding it. Their heirloom varieties belong to the surrounding forests. The farms belong to the Yirgacheffe terroir, famous for introducing unique, native Ethiopian floral coffees to the world in the 1970s. The cup has notes of peach, cherry, and a honeyed-jasmine finish.

*This coffee is proudly Certified Organic.

This Yirgacheffe from producer Worka Chelbessa showcases the elegant, delicate character typical of Ethiopia's Yirgacheffe region. Roasted by George Howell Coffee, the lot expresses peach and cherry with a honeyed-jasmine profile—a combination that highlights the nuanced complexity Heirloom varietals often deliver. The interplay of stone fruit sweetness and floral notes reflects both the terroir and the careful handling this coffee has received through production and roasting. These descriptors suggest a cup balanced between brightness and body, inviting exploration across multiple brew methods.