Ethiopian Yirgacheffe - Banko Chelchele
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe - Banko Chelchele
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Shipping, Pickups & Returns
Shipping, Pickups & Returns
Coffee is shipped on Thursdays.
Shipping is $7 flate rate for the USA.
Free shipping on orders over $65.
Please allow 1-2 days for West Coast, 2-4 days for Midwest and 3-5 days for the East coast. USPS recommends allowing extra time for shipping during the holidays.
We have a pickup location in downtown Hillsboro at Hillsboro Wine Merchants.You can pick up your coffee on Fridays from 11am to 6pm. You can select this option at checkout. Orders placed by end of day Wednesday are delivered early Friday, for pickup on Friday or any day thereafter. We will email you when your order is ready for pickup.
We also have a pickup location in downtown Forest Grove at Guidetti's Marketplace. You can pick up your coffee on Fridays(or after Fridays) from 10am to 7pm. You can select this option at checkout. Orders placed by end of day Wednesday are delivered on Thursday, for pickup on Friday or any day thereafter. We will email you when your order is ready for pickup.
We do not stock grinders, we special order them. Please allow 1-3 days for processing. Our grinders ship UPS Ground, allow 1-5 busniess days for shipping. All Baratza grinders come with a 1 year limited warranty.
The 15% discount for signing up for our newsletter does not apply to grinders.
We do not accept returns on our coffee beans. If your coffee was damaged during shipping or if you are unhappy with your coffee please contact us at vik@vikroasters.com so we can make it right.
Berries, peach, juicy.
Ideal for pour over, drip and French press.
Whole Bean
Roast level: Light
Region: Yirgacheffe
Altitude: 1900m - 2300m
Process: Natural Anaerobic
Variety: 74110, 74112
Farm/Producer: Banko Chelchele Site
Yirgacheffe is renowned for its high-quality coffee production, and the specific area of Chelchele is known for producing exceptional coffee beans that are highly sought after in the global market. The region's altitude, soil, and climate create ideal conditions for growing premium coffee, and the community's expertise in coffee farming has solidified its reputation as a coffee-growing hub.
The process of harvesting coffee in Chelchele involves meticulous care and attention to detail. The farmers typically handpick the ripe coffee cherries, ensuring that only the highest quality beans are selected. After harvesting, the cherries are processed using traditional methods, often involving sun-drying the beans and removing the pulp to reveal the sought-after coffee seeds.
Many indigenous coffee varieties still thrive on Ethiopia’s coffee farms. Coffee is typically intercropped with maize, barley, wheat, beans, and other crops that sustain the farmers' families.
Anaerobic Process
The coffee cherry is hand-picked by the farmers and transported to our mill collection points, where it undergoes meticulous sorting and selection to remove any overripe, under-ripe, or damaged beans, ensuring the highest possible quality.
After the harvesting stage, the anaerobic processing facility initiates the cold anaerobic (oxygen-free) fermentation process. Here, the coffee cherries are sealed in a pressurized, oxygen-free environment, allowing for precise control over sugar levels temperature, and pressure to yield the best flavor outcomes.
Typically lasting between 7 and 10 days at temperatures ranging from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius,the coffee is promptly transferred to drying beds to halt the fermentation process. It undergoes a slow drying process, taking 15 to 20 days with shade on elevated African beds until reaching a moisture content of 11%. Regular turning of the coffee ensures proper air circulation and temperature control to prevent over-fermentation and mold.
