🇪🇹Ethiopia
Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe
2026 Chelbessa - Ethiopia
Sey Coffee
Chelbessa site
Ethiopian Landraces· Washed
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Chelbessa site
This is a research profile, not an independently conducted farm visit. Producer and coffee relationships are shown only when the records agree. Check the research sources below for supporting evidence.
The story
The washing station in the kebele of Worka Chelbessa was established by producer Neguesse Debela in 2017. The site is managed with a focus on empowering local farmers and has expanded its infrastructure to include a second location in the nearby sub-area of Danche. It operates with a permanent staff of 17 people, which increases to 150 workers during the harvest season.
Challenges
The Ethiopian coffee sector faces ongoing structural difficulties including low productivity, price volatility, and limited access to finance for producers.
Innovations
For SEY's January 2026 lot, ripe cherry was floated, depulped, Grade 1 density separated, fermented underwater for 36 hours, and dried on raised beds for 10–14 days.
Published coffees linked to this farm
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Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-05