Jam Jar // Ethiopia

Varietal: Various Heirloom

Process: Natural

Farm: Various farmers, Banko Chelchele village

Producer: Banko Gotiti Community

Geography: Gedeo Zone, Gedeb woreda, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia 1900-2300 MASL

• Banko Chelchele is situated in the Gedeb Woreda of Ethiopia’s Gedeo Zone, within the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR). This area is celebrated for producing some of Ethiopia’s most exceptional coffee, thanks to its high altitude, rich soils, and ideal climate. Coffee farming here is deeply woven into the community’s way of life, providing both income and cultural identity. Families rely on coffee as their primary livelihood, and the harvest season brings the community together, blending tradition with shared purpose. The people of Chelchele take great pride in their coffee heritage, and generations of expertise are reflected in the meticulous care they give their crops.
• This microlot is processed using the traditional natural method. Fully ripe cherries are handpicked, sorted, and sun-dried with the pulp intact over 2–4 weeks, with regular turning to ensure even drying. Once the cherries reach the ideal moisture content, they are rested, then hulled and milled to reveal the green coffee beans. This approach emphasizes the coffee’s inherent flavors, producing a cup with complex, fruity notes that celebrate both the land and the expertise of the Chelchele community.