Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Grade 1 Chelchele 100% Organic

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelchele G1 Organic

A Refined Washed Yirgacheffe from METAD

This Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelchele is sourced from METAD Agricultural Development PLC (METAD), a respected, third-generation family-owned company known for its leadership in quality, sustainability, and community development. Grown at elevations of 1,900–2,200 masl in the Chelchele area of the Gedeb District, this fully washed coffee showcases the classic elegance and clarity that define exceptional Yirgacheffe coffees.

☕ About This Coffee

• Origin: Chelchele, Gedeb District, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia
• Producer: METAD Agricultural Development PLC (METAD)
• Altitude: 1,900–2,200 masl
• Variety: Indigenous heirloom cultivars
• Soil: Clay minerals
• Process: Fully washed, dried on raised beds
• Harvest: October – January
• Certification: Organic

🌿 Flavor Profile

A clean, elegant, and aromatic cup, highlighted by bright citrus and floral tones.

Expect notes of:

Lemon · Peach · Floral · Honey · Chocolate

The cup is vibrant yet balanced, with lively acidity, honeyed sweetness, and a smooth chocolate finish—an expressive example of washed Yirgacheffe at its best.

🌍 Chelchele & the Gedeo Zone

Chelchele is located in the Gedeb District of the Gedeo Zone, a region internationally recognized for producing some of Ethiopia’s most refined coffees. High elevations, cool temperatures, and fertile soils create ideal growing conditions, allowing heirloom varieties to develop complex aromatics and crisp structure.

🤝 METAD: Quality, Community & Leadership

METAD’s story began after World War II when the Ethiopian Emperor granted land to Muluemebet Emiru, the first African female pilot and the family matriarch. Today, METAD is led by Aman Adinew, who returned to Ethiopia after a successful international corporate career to invest in his family’s legacy and local communities.

Under Aman’s leadership, METAD has become a model for ethical and sustainable coffee production:

• Over 70% of METAD’s workforce are women
• Educational initiatives including university scholarships and sponsorship of a modern elementary school serving 700+ students
• Comprehensive healthcare programs for employees
• Ethiopia’s first partnership with Grounds for Health, supporting cervical cancer screening for women in coffee-growing communities

🌱 Out-Grower Program & Quality Commitment

METAD operates an extensive out-grower program supporting more than 5,000 local farmers through technical assistance, access to modern farming equipment, and certification programs. Farmers receive premium prices for cherry, along with second payments after coffee sales, ensuring long-term economic sustainability.

Quality and certification premiums have also funded road construction and community centers, strengthening the broader region.

METAD is also home to the first and only private, state-of-the-art SCAA-certified coffee quality control lab in Africa, used to train both Ethiopian and international coffee professionals—underscoring its leadership in quality assurance.