Worka Chelbessa expresses the defining qualities of washed Ethiopian coffee. This offering is a classic juicy, crisp coffee that balances berry notes, candy-like sweetness, and a delicate citrus-floral acidity.
Farmers grow landrace varieties of coffee distinct to the Yirgacheffe region on their small farms. When the fresh cherry is ripe, it is harvested and brought to the Worka Kubi washing station operated by Negusse Debela. There the coffee is first pulp fermented for 72 hours before being fully repulsed and washed. A secondary two hour soak is completed and then the lot is dried for 10 days. The resulting coffee is crisp, clear, and structured.
Both classic and novel, Worka Chelbessa reminds us why we are excited for the fresh crop of Ethiopian coffee year after year. In the cup, we find notes of raspberry juice and a honey sweetness with a lemongrass finish.
Green Price
$3.61
Green cost, milling, transport, taxes and exporting fees.
Transport
$0.70
Importing fees and transport from the farm to Chicago, Illinois.
Our Cost of Production
$6.00
Labor, Rent, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off
Metric
$10.31
Per 10.5oz bag of coffee
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Ethiopia Worka Chelbessa
Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
- Producer Small Holders
- Elevation 2000 MASL
- Process Washed
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Quality
Quality means buying high quality coffees from established producers around the world.
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Traceability
Traceability gives recognition to the producers and validates where the coffee is grown, picked, and processed.
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Transparency
We endeavor to contextualize the importance of a fair and balanced trade through the prices we pay.
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Paying More
As an Independent Specialty Coffee Roaster, we always pay well above the C-Market based on two factors; the quality of coffee and the cost of production.
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Fair Wage
A fair wage begins with paying higher premiums to the coffee producer in tandem with providing competitive wages and benefits for our staff here at Metric.