Ethiopia Yirgacheffe 1 Supernatural Banko Chelchele

Ethiopia Banko Chelchele Supernatural

An Explosive Pre-Fermented Natural from the Gedeb District

Sourced from smallholder farmers in the Banko Chelchele community of Ethiopia's Gedeb District, this "Supernatural" lot undergoes a 24-hour pre-fermentation period in full cherry before sun-drying on raised beds. Processed by EDN Ethiopian Coffee, this lot delivers an extraordinarily explosive, fruit-forward cup profile with unique perfume-like aromatics that set Gedeb terroir apart.

☕ About This Coffee

• Origin: Banko Chelchele community, Gedeb District, Gedeo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia
• Grower: Smallholder farmers organized around EDN Ethiopian Coffee
• Altitude: 1,900 – 2,000 masl
• Varieties: Local arabica landraces and heirloom cultivars
• Soil: Vertisol
• Process: Pre-fermented natural sundried on raised beds (Supernatural)
• Harvest: November – January

🌿 Flavor Profile

An extraordinarily expressive and candy-like cup burst with intense dark berries, tropical punch, juicy grape, and a rich chocolate mousse finish.

Expect notes of:

Blueberry · Chocolate Mousse · Fruit Punch · Grape · Strawberry · Candy

🏔️ Gedeb District & Terroir

The district of Gedeb occupies the south-eastern corner of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone. Situated close to the Guji Zone at soaring elevations between 1,900 and 2,000 meters, Gedeb is renowned for producing some of the most explosive and perfume-like cup profiles in Ethiopia.

The Banko Chelchele site services a few hundred local outgrowers who manage 1–2 hectares of diversified farmland. Farming among local smallholders traditionally favors organic and regenerative practices.

🚿 Supernatural Processing Details

"Supernatural" coffees undergo a specialized pre-fermentation step prior to drying to unlock heightened acidity and vibrant fruitiness:

• Freshly picked cherries are sorted for defects and uniform ripeness
• Cherries undergo a 24-hour aerobic pre-fermentation in tanks in full cherry
• Moved directly to raised screen beds to dry in the sun for 2 to 4 weeks
• Continuously rotated and hand-sorted on raised beds to achieve ideal moisture stability
• Evaluated for quality at local warehouses before transport to Addis Ababa for final milling

🇪🇹 EDN Ethiopian Coffee & Social Impact

EDN Ethiopian Coffee is an independent processor and exporter operating sites in Guji, Gedeb, and Sidama. During harvest months, the Banko Chelchele site employs over 200 workers to manage intake, pre-fermentation, drying, and sorting operations.

All seasonal workers and their families receive educational resources, full daily meals, and on-site lodging during the harvest, with ongoing initiatives toward sustainability and social governance certifications.