Lalesa Black Honey - Gedeb
- Roasts on: Oct-31, 2025
- Ships on: Nov-3, 2025
Summary and Tasting notes
A black honey-processed Ethiopian coffee from Lalesa, carefully cultivated by Wubit Bekele's Ephtah Specialty Coffee. This great microlot celebrates women in coffee while delivering extraordinary flavors of cherry, rose, and blackberry.
About the Coffee
Origin
Nestled in the renowned Gedeb district of Ethiopia's legendary coffee-growing highlands, this microlot emerges from a landscape characterized by high elevations and rich volcanic soils. The region's unique microclimate, with its consistent temperatures and periodic mists, creates ideal conditions for cultivating extraordinary coffee with complex, nuanced flavor profiles.
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Producer
Wubit Bekele, a passionate coffee professional, founded Ephtah Specialty Coffee to challenge traditional industry dynamics. By focusing on women's empowerment, she creates sustainable supply chains that support local farming communities. Her commitment extends beyond coffee production, implementing social projects like daycare centers and supporting women farmers through innovative programs.
Process
The black honey processing method represents a meticulous approach to coffee production. After carefully selecting premium cherries, they are initially floated to remove any defective ones. The cherries then spend four days on drying beds to enrich mucilage content. Pulped and dried slowly under shade for 18-20 days, the beans are frequently turned and protected during intense sunlight, ensuring optimal flavor development.
Tasting Notes
A symphonic cup revealing layers of flavor: vibrant cherry leads, followed by delicate rose notes and ripe blackberry. A rich toffee undertone provides a syrupy, luxurious body that lingers beautifully.
Recommended resting period: 10 days for espresso, 8 days for filter roasts
