Melaku Negash (Chelba)
Melaku Negash Chelba Organic Washed
Sold out checked 29 Sep 2026
Price
Listed: $20.00 / 283g → $7.07 per 100g
Where it's from
- Farm Chelba
- Farmer Melaku Negash
- Washing station Chelba
- Varietal Heirloom
- Process Washed
- Country Ethiopia
- Region Bensa, Sidama
What the roaster says
- Washing station Chelba Washing Station
Description
Aromas of caramel, macadamia, and blueberry compote introduce this delightful cup. When sipped, we noted a juicy body with bright lemongrass acidity. Flavors of peach, butterscotch and hibiscus layer over raspberry sweetness, with a mildly cooling lemongrass finish.
Certified Organic by OCIA.
Details
Producer: Melaku Negash
Farm: Chelba Washing Station
Region: Bensa, Sidama
Altitude: 1,850-2,200 masl
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Roast: Light
Notes: Peach, Butterscotch, Dried Blueberry
The Story
Imported by our friends at Keffa Coffee.
“From his smallholder farm in Chelba, Bensa district, Melaku Negash cultivates organic heirloom varieties at high elevations, producing exceptional washed coffees that consistently showcase the bright, clean profiles this renowned SNNPR region is known for.
"What started as a single container purchase has grown into a six-year partnership built on trust and consistency. Each harvest season, Melaku’s meticulous approach—from cherry selection to his careful 15-20-day drying process—delivers remarkable quality.
"Melaku represents more than a supplier. He’s a partner in our mission to bring 'Good People, Great Coffee' from Ethiopia to roasters across America. The best coffee relationships are built slowly, harvest by harvest, and our years together prove that quality and commitment never go out of season.”
Text from PT's Coffee's listing.