Worka Chelbessa, Ethiopia (2026)

About This Coffee

This coffee is from the Worka Chelbessa kebele in Gedeb, the southernmost part of the Gedeo region in Ethiopia. Produced by Negusse Debela of SNAP Specialty Coffee, this coffee is grown in an area where coffee cultivation is relatively new, with farms averaging 1.5 to 2 hectares. The processing involves traditional underwater fermentation or dry fermentation, followed by 10-14 days of drying on raised beds. The flavor profile is characterized by notes of peach and black tea, offering a sweet and citric experience.

Origin

Gedeb (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Peach, Black Tea, Sugary/Sweet

Roast Level

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Processing

Underwater Fermentation, Dry Fermentation

Typology

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Highwire Coffee Roasters

Highwire Coffee Roasters was founded in 2011 in the East Bay by Rich Avella, Eric Hashimoto, and Robert Myers, three friends who connected in the mid 1990s over shared values around coffee and community. The roastery operates out of Emeryville, California, with multiple cafés across Oakland, Alameda, Albany, and Walnut Creek. Highwire roasts and ships on the same day to ensure peak freshness, offering a range from light, bright single origins to deeper, chocolatey darker roasts. Sourcing prioritizes the freshest green coffees available in any given season, and the team builds direct relationships with producers who share their focus on quality and sustainability. The company describes its approach as approachable excellence, a philosophy that extends from the coffee itself to the neighborhood feel of each location.

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