Banko Chelchele - Supernatural 74110 and 74112 - Ethiopia

Whole Bean
Size: 12oz / 340g
Roast: Medium
Recommended Rest: 2-3 weeks from roast date
Tasting Notes: blueberry muffin, chocolate chip cookie

Origin Details

Region: Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia
Elevation: 1900-2300m
Producer: Smallholder farmers, Banko Chelchele Station
Process: Supernatural
Variety: 74110, 74112

ABOUT THIS COFFEE AND PRODUCER

From Royal Coffee:
This coffee comes from smallholders in the Chelchele area, part of the Gedeb district in southern Gedeo Zone, where some of Ethiopia’s most complex and aromatic naturals come from year after year.  Gedeb is a unique area dense with coffee growers and processors.  This coffee was processed at a central site in Chelchele, one of the district’s most prolific coffee areas.

The supernaturally processed coffees at the Banko Chelchele station are sorted by hand on arrival, then floated to remove less dense and damaged cherries. In the case of this microlot, fresh cherry is sealed into carbon fiber drums and left to ferment anaerobically (deprived of fresh oxygen) between 7 to 10 full days between 15-18 degrees Celsius. This stage allows the sugars in the fruit to develop far beyond where they would in a traditional natural without the risk of over fermenting. After the 10-day drum fermentation, the soft and syrupy cherry mixture is carefully moved to raised screen beds to dry, slowly and gradually.  Once it reaches a fully dried state, the pods are moved to a cool warehouse where they are left to rest for a number of weeks.  This last step allows the internal moisture to equilibrate and the water activity to settle, preparing the green coffee for a long shelf life of vibrant flavors.  Finally, the green coffee is trucked to Addis Ababa for additional sorting and preparation for export.

WHY WE SELECTED THIS COFFEE

We’re thrilled to present our first high-elevation Ethiopian coffee crafted in a medium roast style. This one is something special—the supernatural process brings out an incredible natural berry sweetness that truly shines when roasted further into a sugar forward roast style. 

From the first sip, you’ll notice a burst of cooked blueberries that quickly melts into rich, sugary caramel. The finish is unmistakably reminiscent of a sweet chocolate cookie, making each cup feel like dessert in a mug. When served as espresso with milk, it transforms into something even more indulgent like a blueberry muffin or scone.

We’re eager to hear how your experience is with this coffee’s character!