Lalesa Etiopien 250g

Lalesa Washing Station
The Lalesa washing station is located in Gedeb, a region with a population of over 300,000 people. The area is predominantly Christian Protestant, with some Orthodox Christians, and the primary language spoken is Gedeoiniya. The community celebrates its main annual New Year festival on January 18th, and Enset (false banana) is the staple food. The Siqe river delineates the border between Gedeo, Guji, and the Southern regional state from Oromia
Coffee Processing
The coffee is naturally grown under shade trees, primarily Ensete (false banana tree). The best cherries are sourced from nearby farmers. Initial processing involves floating to remove quakers, followed by 4 days on drying beds to enhance the mucilage content of the beans. The coffee is then pulped and dried under shade for 18 to 20 days.
Journey to Export
Once processed and dried, the coffee is stored at Moplaco in Gerji, Addis Ababa. From there, it is transported to Djibouti via train for export.
Social and Environmental Impact
Ephtah Specialty Coffee is dedicated to social and environmental projects. The company provides initial payments to farmers upon receipt of their coffee and supports them with quality premiums, second payments, and assistance with school fees. Future investment plans include expanding the Ama Commitment scheme, building a water tank for flotation, increasing the number of drying beds, and cultivating additional crops on the land to support local markets.

Lime, cherry, grapefruit
Country: Ethiopia
Region: Gedeb
Producer: Lalesa Washing Station
Variety: Heirloom
Process: Black Honey
Altitude: 2150-2200 masl
250g