{"product_id":"ilse-habtamu-fikadu-aga-chelbesa-washed-ethiopia","title":"Ilse - Habtamu Fikadu Aga, Chelbesa - Washed | Ethiopia","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethiopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gedeb, Yirgacheffe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Habtamu Fikadu Aga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eCollective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chelbesa Growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurume \u0026amp; Dega\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eBag Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot 🍑 • Limeade 🍋 • Watermelon 🍉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eIntro:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eIlse is proud to share this exceptional Ethiopian coffee from \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eHabtamu Fikadu Aga\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in collaboration with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eChelbesa Growers\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gedeb, Yirgacheffe. This washed lot captures the best of the region’s high-elevation terroir and heirloom varieties — resulting in a cup that’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eclean, juicy, and full of citrus-laced vibrancy\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a showcase of clarity, refreshment, and expressive fruit character — all hallmarks of the finest Ethiopian coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eThe Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eHabtamu Fikadu Aga\u003c\/strong\u003e works with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eChelbesa Growers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a well-respected collective in the Gedeb district known for producing some of Yirgacheffe’s most aromatic and elegant coffees. The region’s elevation, cool climate, and mineral-rich soils provide ideal growing conditions for Ethiopia’s native varietals like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eKurume and Dega\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this collaboration reflects a commitment to both quality and traceability. Smallholder farmers hand-pick and deliver their cherries to local washing stations, where careful fermentation and washing practices help preserve each lot’s brightness and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eThe Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eThis lot is processed using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003ewashed method\u003c\/strong\u003e, where freshly harvested cherries are depulped and fermented under water to break down mucilage. After washing, the beans are dried on raised beds, often under shade to slow the drying process and protect flavour complexity. The washed process in Gedeb tends to heighten \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003ecitrus and stone fruit notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this coffee is no exception — delivering a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003ecrisp, clean expression\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflects its high-altitude origin and careful post-harvest handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eThe Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eIn the cup, this coffee is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003evibrant, refreshing, and fruit-forward\u003c\/strong\u003e. Expect \u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eapricot 🍑\u003c\/strong\u003e sweetness and texture leading the way, followed by a zesty \u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003elimeade 🍋\u003c\/strong\u003e acidity that lifts and brightens the profile. A clean, cooling \u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003ewatermelon 🍉\u003c\/strong\u003e note rounds things out, giving the cup a refreshing, summery quality. The structure is light and juicy, with sparkling clarity — perfect for those who love a lively filter brew that dances on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eIlse’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eHabtamu Fikadu Aga – Chelbesa Growers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright and expressive washed Ethiopian filter roast that captures the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003efloral elegance, citrus zing, and stone fruit charm\u003c\/strong\u003e that make Yirgacheffe world-renowned. This is a coffee that rewards slow sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat is the roast recency?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIlse doesn't advertise a roast preference to Filter or Espresso, instead they are roasted for the best amongst both - often called Omniroast. That being said, Ilse typically roast light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing with beans that are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eat least two weeks off roast\u003c\/span\u003e. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ilse Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57182427742582,"sku":"ISLE-HABTAMU-CHELBESA","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/habtamu_249fcf0e-7a10-4ea8-a1a1-70b72aaa5a9c.webp?v=1769877228","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/ilse-habtamu-fikadu-aga-chelbesa-washed-ethiopia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}