LALESA (N), ETHIOPIA

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In the roaster’s words

Location : Gedeb Harvest Month : December - January 2026 Altitude : 2,150 - 2,200 masl Varietal : 74112, 74110 & Heirloom Process : Natural Flavour profile : Grilled nectarine, wild strawberry & milk chocolate Category : Fruity & Juicy Free shipping over £32. Buy 2x250g bags and get 50%off your third one. This is the third year working with three fantastic lots from the Lalesa washing station. This is the third and final lot from Lalesa for this harvest. The anaerobic lot has already be snapped up, the black honey is flying fast, so time to enjoy these lots before they are gone again. We had the pleasure of working with a natural from Lalesae for the last two years, and so it is great to have a follow on. A natural that seems a step above in sweetness and complexity than others. The stone fruit note is cooked and sweet in this cup, grilled nectarine, having a higher body than the fresh fruit. A deliciously moreish and pronounced strawberry note adds depth, with it being a continuous ever so smooth and sweet milk chocolate cup. ETHIOPIA Ethiopian coffee production is profoundly influenced by the country's three main seasons. The Bega season (October-January) is the long dry period, crucial for coffee harvesting and processing. The Belg season (February-May) brings the first rains, essential for coffee flowering and early fruit development. The Krempt season (June-September) sees heavy rainstorms from the east, crucial for the later stages of coffee fruit development and ripening. By the end of September, the rains cease abruptly, allowing the coffee fruits to ripen, leading to a bustling harvest period by November. LALESA Ephtah purchased the landfor Lalesa in July 2023, before building the warehouse and drying beds in September 2023. The site sits at approximately 2,150 to 2,200 metres above sea level and is the largest drying site in Gedeb. Coffee in the area is naturally grown under shade trees, mainly Ensete, also known as false banana. The lot is made up of local heirloom cultivars and is harvested between December and January. The Lalesa site covers approximately 3.5 hectares and has around 400 drying beds. It employs seven permanent staff and around 130 seasonal workers during the harvest period. In addition to coffee, farmers in the area also produce Ensete, or false banana, which is an important staple crop in the region. EPHTAH Ephtah Specialty Coffee is dedicated to building sustainable and collaborative supply chains that benefit customers, farm

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Harvest month December - January 2026; coffee from the Lalesa site in Gedeb, operated by Ephtah Specialty Coffee.