ETH-004 | Ethiopia Bildimoo Chelchele
Bildimoo Chelchele
Ethiopia
Style:
Washed
Varietal:
Heirloom
Bildimoo Chelchele
The Bildimoo Chelchele Organic is a washed Ethiopian coffee that embodies the elegance and purity of its highland terroir. Produced at the Chelchele washing and drying station, located between 1,900 and 2,100 meters above sea level in the Gedeo Zone, this lot reflects the precision and care characteristic of southern Ethiopia’s finest coffees.
This coffee belongs to Nordic Approach’s “Bildimoo” flavor category — inspired by the clay-red soils of the region. Coffees in this profile are known for their lactic sweetness and fruit-driven vibrancy, often expressing notes of lychee, pineapple, cinnamon, cola, and ginger. The result is a cup that feels both delicate and complex, with white florals and yellow fruit notes, a silky texture, and remarkable clarity — a true celebration of Chelchele’s high-elevation terroir.
The Farm
The Chelchele Processing Site, operated by the Tadesse Desta Business Group, sits at around 2,000 meters and is equipped with an impressive infrastructure to ensure consistent quality: 14 fermentation tanks, over 130 raised drying beds, and water reservoirs capable of processing large volumes with efficiency and care.
Farmers from nearby villages deliver ripe cherries grown organically under shade. Once received, cherries are sorted, pulped, fermented, washed, and slowly dried on raised beds in the cool mountain air. Each stage is carefully monitored to preserve the coffee’s floral and fruity attributes. The result is a clean, transparent cup that reflects both the biodiversity of the Gedeo landscape and the commitment of the local producers to sustainable, organic cultivation.
The Variety
Ethiopian coffees like this Heirloom selection are renowned for their extraordinary genetic diversity. The term “heirloom” encompasses a multitude of wild and indigenous coffee varieties that have adapted over centuries to Ethiopia’s unique microclimates. This genetic richness translates into incredible sensory range — from delicate jasmine florals to vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes.
In Chelchele, these heirloom trees thrive in volcanic soils and mild, humid conditions, producing coffees with pronounced aromatic complexity and fine acidity. The washed processing accentuates the purity of these flavors, yielding a profile that is bright yet creamy, floral yet grounded, and unmistakably Ethiopian in character. This diversity, passed down through generations, represents the living heritage of the birthplace of coffee.
Our Vision
At Parcel, our commitment is to honor these roots by providing every coffee lover with an authentic experience — one that embraces history, terroir, and innovation. Partnering with producers like those behind Chelchele, we celebrate the craftsmanship and community that define Ethiopian coffee culture.
Every cup of Bildimoo Chelchele #3 is a bridge between past and present — between the red clay soils of Yirgacheffe and the hands of those who cherish coffee as both livelihood and art.