A washed filter coffee from the Chelbesa Washing Station in the Gedeb district of the Yirgacheffe region, Ethiopia, grown at 2000 meters altitude by 765 smallholder farmers. The station, built in 2019 by SNAP Specialty Coffee, uses distinctive ceramic fermentation tanks that retain heat to accelerate fermentation and produce a clear cup. Varieties are Wolisho and Dega. Flavor notes include mirabelle plum, raspberry, and citrus blossom.
Machhörndl Kaffee is a beloved Nuremberg roastery that has been a fixture of the Franconian specialty coffee scene for years, roasting small batches with artisanal care. Named after the Machhörndl family, the roastery emphasizes traditional drum roasting and direct sourcing from carefully selected farms across Africa, Central and South America. Their café in Nuremberg doubles as a gathering place for the local coffee community, with cuppings, tastings, and equipment advice. The flavor profiles range from bright, fruity filters to rich, full-bodied espressos, always roasted to showcase origin character rather than roast flavor. It's one of those neighborhood roasteries that locals fiercely guard as their own — and for good reason.
