Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Lalesa – Elegance and intensity from the origins of coffee

A coffee from the birthplace of coffee

Ethiopia is often considered the birthplace of coffee – and few regions are as iconic as Yirgacheffe. Here, in the Gedeb area, is the Alemayehu Tilahun washing station in Lalesa, where this exceptional coffee takes shape.

This batch represents the best of what the region has to offer: small-scale farming, careful selection and an uncompromising approach to quality. The coffee is grown by local farmers at high altitudes and delivered to the washing station where every step is monitored with precision.

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Terroir: High altitude and slow maturation

The coffee grows at an impressive 2150 meters , providing optimal conditions for complex flavor development. The high altitude means cooler temperatures and slower ripening – which concentrates sugars and acids in the coffee berries.

The result is beans with:

• High density
• Intense aromatic
• Clear and lively acidity

Yirgacheffe is particularly known for its elegant and aromatic profiles – often with floral and fruity notes that are difficult to find elsewhere.

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The process – precision from picking to drying

This coffee undergoes a carefully controlled process where each step is crucial to the end result.

This is what the process looks like:

1. Handpicking – only fully ripe berries are selected
2. Cleaning and sorting by density
3. Fermentation in water tanks for approximately 72 hours
4. Additional sorting where lighter berries are removed
5. Soaking in clean water
6. Drying on raised African beds for 8–20 days

During drying, the coffee is continuously turned and carefully monitored to ensure even and stable development.

This methodology results in a coffee that is:

• Clean in the cup
• Balanced
• Extremely aromatic

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Flavor profile – tropical fruitiness meets fresh acidity

This coffee has a cup score of 87.5 , which places it in the upper end of the specialty segment.

Expect:

• Sweet, ripe tropical fruits
• Fresh and refreshing note of rhubarb
• Elegant acidity with complex structure
• Long and nuanced aftertaste

It is a coffee that really shines in manual brewing methods where the aromas are given space to develop fully.

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Yirgacheffe – an icon in specialty coffee

Yirgacheffe has long been synonymous with high-quality coffee, both in terms of taste and score. The combination of altitude, tradition and meticulous processing makes the region one of the most sought-after in the world.

What makes Yirgacheffe unique:

• Distinctive aromatic profile
• High traceability
• Small-scale producers with a focus on quality

This coffee from Lalesi is a clear example of why the region continues to fascinate coffee nerds around the world.

Summary – a coffee with depth and character

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Lalesa is a coffee that combines:

• Origin and history
• Precision in machining
• A unique and complex flavor profile

For those looking for a coffee with clear fruitiness, elegance and aromatic intensity, this is an obvious choice.

Coffee facts

• Origin: Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe (Gedeb, Lalesa)
• Washing station: Alemayehu Tilahun
• Altitude: 2150 m above sea level
• Process: Natural
• Cup score: 87.5
• Flavor profile: Tropical fruits, rhubarb, fresh acidity

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Have a good day!

/ Kaj and Dan, Hälla Coffee Roastery