Ethiopia
Ethiopia - Chelbesa
Ethiopia - Chelbesa
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Natural / Dry
Heirloom
Regular
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What to Expect
This natural Ethiopian from Chelbesa in Yirgacheffe is fruit-forward and unapologetic about it. Moon Roast's medium roast brings pineapple, passionfruit, and strawberry jam to the front, with the kind of fermented sweetness that makes natural processing so divisive.
The Cup
The body sits somewhere between medium and full—substantial enough to work with milk, but not heavy. Acidity is present and bright, but the natural process rounds it out with jammy sweetness rather than sharp citrus. This is fermented fruit territory: expect tropical and berry notes that taste more like fruit compote than fresh berries. It's bold, a bit funky, and the kind of cup that announces itself.
Who This Is For
If you love fruit-bomb naturals and want something that works across brew methods, this delivers. The medium roast makes it more approachable than a light-roasted natural, and the body means it won't disappear in milk.
If you prefer clean, tea-like Ethiopians or find fermented fruit character off-putting, this isn't your coffee.
Best for: Adventurous drinkers who want a versatile natural Ethiopian that works black or with milk.
How to Brew This Coffee
A V60 will give you the clearest view of those tropical fruit notes and let the complexity shine through. The Aeropress handles the body well and lets you dial between clarity and richness depending on your recipe. If you want to lean into the jammy sweetness and full body, French Press will amplify exactly what makes this natural processing special.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia - Chelbesa
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Description from Roaster
Origin Chelbesa, Yirgacheffe Varietal Mixed Heirloom Varietals Process Natural Altitude 1950 - 2200 masl Importer Falcon Roast Profile Medium Taste Notes Pineapple/ Passion Fruit/ Strawberry Jam Ethiopian naturals are always a highlight of our offering and...Description from Roaster
Origin Chelbesa, Yirgacheffe Varietal Mixed Heirloom Varietals Process Natural Altitude 1950 - 2200 masl Importer Falcon Roast Profile Medium Taste Notes Pineapple/ Passion Fruit/ Strawberry Jam
Ethiopian naturals are always a highlight of our offering and very popular for a reason. This one is particularly special. Packing a fruity punch, this bold and beautiful natural is full bodied enough to be versatile- Brew as a filter or espresso, black or with milk, Chelbesa really delivers.
Chelbesa is one of the finest coffee producing areas within the famous Gedeb Woreda. Known for its dense layered semi-forest vegetation, encompassing false banana trees as well as shade-grown coffee trees, Chelbesa is a great example of excellent coffee growing agro-ecology. The soil In this area is particularly fertile, iron rich, red brown in colour and with high acidity content.
In 2019, SNAP Specialty Coffee built their new wet mill in a small hamlet called Danche within the wider Chelbesa Village with the hope of exclusively purchasing red cherries from the local farmers. Their ambition became a reality after completion of the project. The fermentation tanks of the wet mill were built using ceramic material which will help bring clarity to the flavour of the coffee that they process, as well as help speed up the fermentation through the heat retained by the ceramic.
This lot consists of the produce of 495 smallholder farmers delivering their cherries to the mill. This particular lot has been processed as a traditional natural from the cherry deliveries that constitute the second part of the harvest.
Cherries are received and sorted with the help of a series of floatation tank that separates all floaters (under ripe cherry) and immature cherry, during the process of flotation the cherry gets cleaned with fresh water before being placed on raised African drying beds for a period of 28 to 35 days.
Espresso Recipe:
Coffee 18g
Yield 30ml
Time 28-30s
This description comes from Moon Roast Coffee, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Moon Roast Coffee
Ways to Brew
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V60
A curated selection for pour-over precision, chosen for the clarity the V60 rewards. We analyse each coffee for the vibrant acidity and complex, well-defined flavour that this method articulates so well, giving you bright, expressive single origins and blends that reveal every note when you dial in your pour. Ready to brew? Read how to brew with a V60.
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Aeropress
A curated range of coffees suited to the Aeropress, selected on their own merits through our attribute analysis. We look for the clarity and balance this fast, pressure-assisted method rewards, so whether you brew short and concentrated or long and clean, each bean here is chosen to give you a bright, well-defined cup. Want to get the most from yours? See our Aeropress brewing guide.
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French Press
A collection of coffees matched to full-immersion brewing, where a metal filter lets body and oils come through in full. We've analysed each one for the weight and richness that suit the press, giving you bold, textured, deeply satisfying cups. If you like your coffee full-bodied, these beans are chosen for you. New to it? See our guide to French press brewing.
Moon Roast Coffee
Moon Roast was founded in 2012 by Fran Bradshaw in Hampshire, building on a rich family heritage in the coffee trade that spans generations. What began as small-scale roasting in a garden shed quickly evolved into a respected speciality coffee roastery, driven by a passion for quality and craftsmanship. Set on a repurposed farm in the Hampshire countryside, Moon Roast reflects both its rural surroundings and its deep-rooted connection to coffee history, from Fran’s great-grandfather, a London coffee broker in the early 1900s, to his father, who developed iconic coffee blends. Through daily cupping and a relentless focus on quality, Fran continues this legacy, ensuring every roast embodies precision, care, and a commitment to exceptional coffee.
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