Ethiopia Lalesa from the Zrno44roastery brings a fresh, juicy fruitiness and elegant sweetness to the cup that will immediately draw you in. The flavor features notes of Orangina and ripe pineapple, complemented by delicate cocoa beans and a caramel finish. The result is a balanced and playful profile that will delight lovers of sweeter, fruitier coffees with higher acidity. This coffee beautifully develops its complexity when prepared with a filter, where its layered character and natural sweetness stand out.
Lalesa comes from the Gedeb region in southern Ethiopia, an area known for the exceptional quality of its micro-lots. Coffee trees here grow at an altitude of 2,150–2,200 meters above sea level and thrive in fertile, mineral-rich soil. The coffee is grown naturally, in the shade of trees and under the protection of ensete, a false banana tree that helps maintain a stable microclimate. The best cherries are purchased from local farmers, and every step of the harvest and processing is carried out with an emphasis on precision and purity of the final cup.
After harvesting, the fresh cherries are first floated in water to remove any defective fruit. They are then dried using the red honey method, in which part of the pulp remains on the bean, giving the coffee its characteristic sweetness and fruity intensity. Drying takes place on African beds for several days until the beans reach the ideal moisture content. Thanks to this gentle process, Lalesa coffee has an exceptionally clean, yet full and lively expression that perfectly reflects the terroir of Ethiopia's Gedeb region.