This coffee comes from the Chelbesa Washing Station in the Gedeb district, within the Yirgacheffe/Gedeb region of Ethiopia, at approximately 2000 meters altitude. The coffee is sourced from 765 smallholder farmers who deliver ripe, red cherries during harvest. The washing station, built in 2019 by SNAP Specialty Coffee, uses ceramic fermentation tanks that retain heat to accelerate fermentation and produce a particularly clear cup. Varieties are Wolisho and Dega. Processed washed. Flavor notes include mirabelle plum, raspberry, and citrus blossom. Roasted as espresso.
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.
