Origin: Ethiopia
Farm/Region: Gedeb, Yirgacheffe
Tasting Notes: Red Currant, Nectarine, Pomegranate, Bergamot.
Producer: The Lalesa
Varietal: Heirloom
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 2150 MASL
Ethiopia Lalesa is a vibrant and expressive natural coffee with juicy acidity and a clean, fruit-forward profile. Expect notes of red currant and nectarine, a bright burst of pomegranate, and a gentle hint of bergamot. With a juicy body and subtle tannic finish, it’s a lively yet composed cup that beautifully captures the flavour clarity of high-elevation naturals from Ethiopia’s Gedeo zone.
Single Origin Espresso Coffee Description
This lot comes from the Lalesa washing station in Gedeb Woreda, Yirgacheffe—an area globally recognised for producing some of Ethiopia’s most distinctive and elegant coffees. At 2,150 metres above sea level, the high elevation combined with forested growing conditions and nutrient-rich soils provides the perfect setting for slow cherry maturation and complex flavour development.
The washing station is owned and operated by Alemayehu Tilahun, who brings nearly two decades of experience to his work. Alemayehu has built strong, long-term relationships with smallholder farmers in the region, ensuring only the ripest cherries are delivered to Lalesa. The coffee is processed using a traditional natural method—hand-sorted, pulped, and dried slowly on raised beds to develop sweetness and clarity.
Shade-grown under a layered forest canopy, this coffee not only benefits from a stable microclimate but also contributes to ecological sustainability in the region. It’s a standout example of how thoughtful, collaborative production in Ethiopia continues to produce exceptional results year after year.
Coffee Breakdown
Ethiopia Lalesa 100%
Natural – Heirloom varietals grown in Gedeb, Yirgacheffe at 2,150 MASL.
In The Cup
RED CURRANT, NECTARINE, POMEGRANATE, BERGAMOT
Espresso Recipe
- DOSE – 22g
- YIELD – 40g
- TIME – 30s
- TEMP – 93°C
- RATIO – 1:1.9
We’ve created our espresso recipes as a guide to help you achieve the same great flavours we experience in our coffees. If you are unable to reproduce the exact result on your espresso setup, don’t panic—adjust your recipe using the ratio to suit your equipment and taste preferences.