Situated at 2100 masl, the Chelbesa washing station is found in the Yirgacheffe region of central southern Ethiopia. Yirgacheffe translates as ‘the land of many springs’, and Chelbesa is surrounded by 1240 hectares of semi-forest smallholder farms with red‑brown fertile soils and dense vegetation. The area’s unique combination of topography, altitude and water sources, matched with traditional growing and processing practices, produce coffees with beautifully bright, elegant flavour profiles.
Chelbesa is one of two washing stations operated by SNAP Coffee, an export company known for its outstanding farmer support and exceptional coffee quality. Founded in 2008 by Negusse D. Weldyes, the company is focused on consistent processing, accessible training and skill sharing, and strong environmental stewardship. They invest in the future of local communities by providing technology to schools, building roads in remote farming areas, and improving local healthcare access.
Seasonal buying is about seeing coffee as a crop not a commodity, buying in harmony with the growing seasons to enjoy coffee at its best. This kind of buying has always been the backbone of our business and it’s something we’ve improved and refined every year.
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