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Ethiopia – Lalesa
Price range: € 16.40 through € 113.16
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: Natural
Tasting notes: blueberry cheesecake, lime
Preparation: suitable for making espresso-based coffees, including in-home coffee machines
Type: Roasted whole bean coffee
Lalesa isn’t just the name of a station for us, it’s a place we stood at last year, watching women carefully sort coffee cherries and admiring Wubit’s incredible dedication as she leads her team. Lalesa proves that coffee truly can change lives. And today, we’re proud to share that coffee with you. It’s the taste of a place that touched us deeply.
We roast it both for filter and espresso.
Did you know that we also have a limited edition from Lalesa processed using the black honey method?
The station and processing story
Lalesa is the largest washing and drying station in Gedeb, employing up to 250 seasonal workers during harvest. It’s operated by Ephtah Specialty Coffee under the leadership of Wubit Bekele, a company that champions transparency, women’s roles in the coffee chain, and local community development. Right at the station, they’ve established a daycare where female workers can leave their children, and women also craft traditional baskets that are sold beyond the station. We saw all these projects firsthand during our visit, and witnessed that behind great coffee stands a genuine impact.
The cherries come from smallholder farmers in the surrounding area, who grow their trees under Ensete (false banana) shade. Once harvested, the cherries are carefully hand-sorted, float-graded (a process where cherries are submerged in water to separate ripe ones from unripe or damaged ones), and then dried for 12–15 days on raised beds.
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.
We work with several couriers worldwide, the table HERE specify the conditions for each country.
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Region: Hambela & Uraga, Guji Zone
Farm / Station: Partner farmers around Hambela and Uraga / Kuri Mountain Coffee
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Altitude: 2,010 – 2,300 m a.s.l.
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Country: Uganda
Region: Upper Bukyabo
Processing Station: Coffee Gardens
Altitude: 1,800 – 2,200 m a.s.l.
Variety: SL14, SL28, Nyasaland
Processing: Washed
Tasting notes: Full creamy body, milk chocolate, and floral aroma.
Preparation: Suitable for espresso-based drinks, including in-home espresso machines.
Coffee type: Roasted whole bean coffee
Country: Uganda
Region: Upper Bukyabo
Processing station: Coffee Gardens
Altitude: 1800-2200 m.a.s.l.
Variety: SL14, SL28, Nyasaland
Processing: washed
Taste profile: Chamomile tea with lemon and hazelnut cream
Preparation: suitable for all filter coffee methods (Solo dripper, V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press, Clever Dripper…) You can also find this coffee roasted for espresso.
Type of coffee:roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Indonesia
Region: Pegasing
Farm / Station: Team Pegasing
Producer: Hendra & family
Altitude: 1,300 – 1,500 masl
Variety: Tim Tim, Gayo 1
Process: carbonic maceration
Taste profile: kombucha, cascara, cocoa beans
Preparation: suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Colombia
Region: Anserma, Caldas
Farm / Station: Chapata / Cooperativa de Caficultores de Anserma
Producer: Anserma Cooperative
Altitude: 1,790–2,200 masl
Variety: Colombia, Castillo, Caturra
Processing: Natural
Tasting notes: orange wine, banana bread, milk chocolate
Preparation: suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Kenya
Region: Karatina Town, Nyeri County
Farm / Station: Smallholder farmers from Nyeri County / Gichathaini Factory
Producer: Smallholder farmers from the cooperative
Altitude: 1 600 – 1 900 m a.s.l.
Varietal: SL28, SL34
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: blackcurrant jam, lime, syrupy body
Preparation: Suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo dripper, V60, Aeropress, Chemex, French press, Clever Dripper..).
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
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Country: Colombia
Region: Rio Sucio, Caldas
Farm: Siruma Coffee Farms
Altitude: 1600-2000 m.a.s.l.
Variety: Castillo, Colombia
Processing: washed – sugar cane decaf
Taste profile: orange cake, cane sugar, white tea
Country: Peru
Region: Jaén, Cajamarca
Farm / Station: Jaén
Altitude: 1750 – 2000 MASL
Variety: Catuai, Pache, Caturra
Process: Washed
Tasting notes: Milk chocolate with nuts, hibiscus, green apple
Preparation:Suitable for all filter brewing methods (V60, Solo Dripper, Aeropress, Chemex, French press, Clever Dripper..).
Type of coffee: roasted whole bean coffee
Jaén brings together eight farmers from the Cajamarca region of northern Peru, who, thanks to meticulous processing and ideal growing conditions, produce exceptional specialty coffee. This region is also a hub for innovation in transparency and sustainability. With careful processing and a strong focus on quality, their harvest transforms into the coffee we have roasted for you.
Country: Uganda
Region: Mt Elgon, Eastern Uganda
Farm / Station: Partner farmers from the Mt Elgon area / The Coffee Gardens
Producer: The Coffee Gardens Project
Altitude: 1,800 – 2,200 m a.s.l.
Varietal: Nyasaland, SL14, SL28
Process: Washed (cherry fermentation)
Tasting notes: cocoa beans, dark chocolate, peaches
Preparation: Suitable for all types of filter coffee brewing (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: Roasted whole bean coffee
Why Uganda Matters
Namugowa isn’t just another specialty coffee. It’s part of a bigger story that we’ve poured a piece of ourselves into. A year ago, we had the chance to be right there in Uganda – to meet the farmers who grow the coffee, to see the process from harvest to drying. And that’s when we realized we wanted to do even more.
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Country: Brazil
Region: Carmo De Cachoeira, Sul De Minas
Processing station: Cocatrel Direct micro mill
Altitude: 900-1100 m above sea level
Variety: mix of varieties
Processing: natural
Taste profile: hazelnut butter, cherries, chocolate, and sweet tobacco
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You will prepare a pleasant cup of coffee from it, which everyone will enjoy. It is suitable for cafes looking for simpler espresso and for easy preparation at home or work. We also recommend it for your automatic espresso machines.
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Country: Peru
Region: El Diamante, San José de Lourdes
Farm / station: Roger Chilcon
Producer: Roger Chilcon Flores
Altitude: 1,900–2,000 m a.s.l.
Variety: Caturra, Pache
Processing: washed
Tasting notes: orange, chamomile tea, cashew
Preparation: suitable for espresso preparation, for both portafilter and automatic machines, also ideal for home use. You can also find this coffee in a filter roast version (V60, Solo Dripper, Aeropress, Chemex, French press, Clever Dripper…).
Type of coffee: roasted coffee beans
From the mountains of northern Peru comes a coffee that touched us with its purity and its story. Roger Chilcon does everything his own way, slowly, honestly, and with deep respect for the land and the people around him. His coffee reminds us that the world of specialty coffee isn’t built on trends but on people who truly love what they do. And that’s exactly the kind of coffee we want to roast at Father’s.
Country: Colombia
Region: Piendamó, Cauca
Farm / station: Attia Exotics
Producer: Alex Rayo
Altitude: 1 700–1 900 m a.s.l.
Variety: Gesha
Processing: washed
Tasting notes: jasmine tea, pomegranate, bergamot
Preparation: suitable for all filter brewing methods (Solo Dripper, V60, Chemex, Aeropress, French press…)
Type of coffee: roasted coffee beans
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Country: Kenya
Region: Kibugu, Embu region
Farm/station: Kii
Producer: smallholder farmers organized around the Kii station
Altitude: 1,800 m a.s.l.
Variety: SL34, SL28
Processing: washed
Flavor profile:gooseberry, black tea, currant
Preparation: Suitable for espresso preparation, lever and automatic machines, and home preparation.
Coffee type: roasted whole bean coffee
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