Ethiopia - Lalesa

Ethiopia - Lalesa

Sale price£12.50

Great altitude, careful picking and meticulous processing - all combining to deliver a wonderful Ethiopian Natural that’s fruity and sweet with great body and balance.

TASTING NOTES:

Notes of peach, mango and milk chocolate. The natural processing delivers a relatively mellow acidity that pairs perfectly with the chocolate notes to give us a fantastically versatile coffee.

Grind Type: Whole Beans

Grind Type
Bag Size: 250g

Bag Size
PRODUCER

Ephtah smallholders at Lalesa station

REGION

Gedeb, Gedeo Zone

HARVEST

January - March

ALTITUDE

2100-2350 MASL

VARIETY

Heirloom Varieties

PROCESS

Natural Preparation


ABOUT

A specially prepared micro-lot, cultivated and harvested by small-holders growing coffee in Gedeb. The farmers are supported by Ephta Coffee who own and operate Lalesa washing station, where our selection was quality-sorted before processing by a dedicated team.
The coffee cherries were shade-dried on raised beds under forest canopy for around twenty five days. During the process the coffee is hand-turned every fifteen minutes - ensuring even drying and consistent quality.
Ephtah are a women-led exporter founded by Wubit Bekele, under her guidance they’re committed to building sustainable communities with a special focus on empowering women in Ethiopia’s coffee sector.

The Lalesa washing station is located close to the town of Gedeb where Ephtah Speciality Coffee also have their main office. As well as providing financial support Ephtah are focused on social and environmental projects. 

The company provides initial payments to farmers upon receipt of their coffee and then follow up with additional support through quality premiums, second payments, and assistance with school fees. 

Future investment plans include expanding this support scheme, building a water tank for flotation and increasing the number of drying beds at Lalesa station.

Ephtah also support farmers through the cultivation of additional crops  that are both consumed and traded at local markets.

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