Ethiopia, Worka Chelbessa, Yirgacheffe, Organic
- exact cultivarsSightglass uses Ethiopian Heirloom, a broad trade label rather than a genetically exact cultivar list.
- altitude mThe roaster publishes a 1,900–2,200 m range; no midpoint is stored as a claimed point elevation.
- individual producersSightglass states nearly 500 smallholders but does not publish the individual contributor names.
- fermentation and dryingThe exact page identifies washed processing but does not publish release-specific fermentation, washing, or drying parameters.
- harvestNo harvest month or year is published for the current release.
- current independent sentimentThe qualifying independent review located is dated April 2, 2022 and cannot be treated as a review of the current harvest or roast.
FROM THE BAG
BACK TO THE LAND.
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- 01The name on the bagEthiopia, Worka Chelbessa, Yirgacheffe, Organic
- 02The brand
- 03The roaster
- 04The variety
- 05The farm
- 06The farmer
- 07The region
- 08The country
Sightglass attributes the lot to nearly 500 smallholder farmers whose coffee is processed at Worka Chelbessa Washing Station in Gedeb.
Sightglass Coffee is a San Francisco-based roaster that focuses on small-batch roasting and direct relationships with producers. They feature this coffee as part of their rotating Single Origin Series, which highlights seasonally sourced, high-quality beans.
A traceable certified-organic washed Yirgacheffe that connects nearly 500 smallholder farmers with Worka Chelbessa Washing Station, Gedeb, a documented elevation range, and a recurring Sightglass release.
WHAT DID THEY ACTUALLY
DO TO THIS COFFEE?
Coffee from nearly 500 smallholders is delivered to Worka Chelbessa Washing Station.
Sightglass identifies the release as washed; release-specific fermentation and drying details remain undisclosed.
Sightglass applies a light roast to preserve the high-elevation lot’s fruit and floral profile.
Nothing is described as added.
No co-fermentation input, infused fruit, flavoring, or post-roast additive is disclosed.
Washed processing and light roasting foreground clarity, berry-like acidity, sweetness, and floral aromatics.
Peach, boysenberry, and elderflower, as listed by Sightglass.
- · https://sightglasscoffee.com/collections/coffee/products/ethiopia-worka-chelbessa-yirgacheffe-organic
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