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Ethiopia – Lalesa – black honey
€ 16.15 – € 161.46
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Gedeb
Washing Station: Lalesa
Producer: Smallholder farmers in collaboration with Ephtah Specialty Coffee
Altitude: 2,150–2,200 m a.s.l.
Variety: Heirloom
Processing: Black honey
Tasting notes: Peach, linden blossom, bergamot
Brew method: Suitable for all filter brewing methods (V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French press…)
Type: Roasted whole bean coffee
We love Lalesa, you’ll find it in our coffee capsules, classic bags, and now in a limited edition black honey process.
Lalesa is more than just the name of a washing station; it’s a place where we stood last year, watched women carefully sort coffee cherries, and admired Wubit as she led her team with incredible determination. Lalesa is proof that coffee can change lives. And now, we get to share this coffee with you. It’s the taste of a place that truly moved us.
This version of Lalesa is black honey processed, a method that enhances sweetness and texture, creating a complex and elegant profile full of floral and citrus notes.
We roast it for the filter.
The story of the station and processing
Lalesa is the largest washing and drying station in Gedeb, employing up to 250 seasonal workers during harvest. It is run by Ephtah Specialty Coffee, led by Wubit Bekele, a company focused on transparency, empowering women in the coffee supply chain, and supporting the local community.
Right next to the station, they’ve established a nursery where female workers can leave their children, and a space where women weave traditional baskets to sell. We saw all of this firsthand during our visit and left convinced that behind every great coffee is a real, meaningful impact.
The coffee comes from smallholder farmers in the surrounding area who grow coffee under the shade of Ensete trees. After harvest, the cherries are carefully sorted, floated (a process in which freshly picked cherries are submerged in water to separate ripe fruit from damaged or underripe ones), and dried on raised beds for 12 to 15 days.
Social and environmental impact
Ephtah supports its producer network through upfront payments, quality-based premiums, and educational assistance for farmers’ children. Future investments include new water tanks, expanding drying capacity, and cultivating additional food crops to support the local economy.
Variety
This coffee comes from traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties — a diverse group of indigenous cultivars and locally selected strains that have naturally adapted to the region over generations. These varieties thrive in the high altitudes of Gedeb and are known for their complexity, floral aromatics, and juicy fruit character, all hallmarks of top-tier naturally processed Ethiopian coffees.
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