Datura Coffee - Chelbesa Danche Local Landraces - Ethiopia - Washed

Tasting notes: Tangerine, jasmine, nectarine, Earl Grey

Chelbesa Danche comes from the Gedeb area of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, where SNAP Specialty Coffee works with around 800 smallholder farmers. The coffee grows around 2,000 metres and brings together local landraces, principally Dega, Kurume and Wolisho. Their exact proportions are not known, reflecting the diversity of trees cultivated across the supplying farms.

SNAP established its first Worka Chelbesa station in 2017 and added nearby Danche in 2019. Careful fermentation and drying are central to the station’s approach. For this washed lot, the cherries undergo a slow fermentation in the shade for 45 to 60 hours before washing. Drying then takes seven to ten days under a closely managed schedule.

Datura’s tasting notes are tangerine, jasmine, nectarine and Earl Grey. Citrus and stone fruit sit alongside a floral, tea-like dimension that makes this a compelling expression of washed Ethiopian coffee. It is a good contrast to the naturally processed Bombe and Hadeso lots, highlighting the clarity of Danche’s preparation and the diversity of Gedeb’s local varieties.

Quantity:	200g	Origin:	Ethiopia
Region:	Yirgacheffe, Gedeo	Farm:	Chelbesa - Gedeb
Process:	Washed	Variety:	Local Landraces
Altitude:	2,000 m	Roast level:	Light
Brew method:	Filter & Espresso	Roast date:	October 21, 2026