Ethiopia – Lalesa

Country: Etiopie
Region: Lalesa, Gebed
Station: Lalesa Site
Altitude: 2150 – 2200 m. a. s. l.
Varietal: Heirloom
Processing: natural
Taste: Blueberries, lemon, cheesecake

On farms in the Lalesa area, coffee grows under the shade of massive Ensete banana trees, whose pulp is used to make the traditional dish Kocho (Kočo). The leaves, up to a meter wide and two meters long, are used for wrapping food, but most importantly, they provide excellent shade for the coffee plants. Growing in a shaded environment is ideal for coffee trees, as it enhances the quality of the coffee and positively impacts the environment.