Black Honey from Lalesa – floral elegance from Gedeb, Ethiopia.

There is coffee that is good.

And then there is coffee that feels almost weightless in the cup – floral, juicy and complex.

This Black Honey batch comes from the impressive Lalesa washing station in Gedeb , Ethiopia. A coffee with distinct florality, sweetness and elegance – and a score of 87/100 .

👉 You can find this coffee here:

https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/ljusrostat-kaffe/lalesa-ljusrost

Lalesa – the heart of Gedeb

Lalesa is the largest washing and drying station in Gedeb and employs up to 250 seasonal workers during the harvest.

The station is operated by Ephtah Specialty Coffee , a company with a clear vision:

• Transparency in trade

• Empowered female workers

• Social investments in the local community

Next to the station there are:

• A nursery where female workers can leave their children

• A space where women weave traditional baskets for sale

It is specialty coffee with a focus on both quality and responsibility.

Smallholder farmers and cultivation in the shade of Ensete trees

The coffee comes from small farmers in the area around Gedeb.

The farmers grow the coffee:

• At very high altitudes (2150–2200 m above sea level)

• In the shade of Ensete trees

• In small, traditional farms

The altitude provides slow maturation – which develops:

• Deeper sweetness

• More complex aroma

• More pronounced fruitiness

What is Black Honey process?

Black Honey is a processing method where a large portion of the fruit pulp is left behind during drying.

The process in Gedeb looks like this:

1. Ripe cherries are handpicked

2. Careful sorting and floating (defective berries are sorted out in water)

3. Drying on raised beds for 12–15 days

Unlike washed coffee, the honey process provides:

• More sweetness

• More body

• Deeper aroma

And in this case – a clear florality.

Flavor profile – sweet, floral and hibiscus

In the cup you will find:

• Sweetness

• Floral tones

• Hibiscus

• Juicy fruit

• Elegant body

It is a coffee that is:

• Bright

• Transparent

• Aromatic

• Complex

Perfect for those who love classic Ethiopian expression.

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Heirloom – Ethiopia's genetic treasure

The coffee consists of traditional Ethiopian Heirloom varieties .

It is a broad group of:

• Domestic cultivars

• Locally adapted varieties

• Generational natural selection

It is precisely this genetic diversity that gives Ethiopia its:

• Floral aromas

• Juicy fruitiness

• Unique character

Brewing recommendations

This coffee really comes into its own in:

• V60

• Kalita

• Chemex

• Light filter brewing

Do you want to highlight hibiscus and florality?
Keep the brewing clean and relatively fast.

As an espresso it becomes more intense and fruity – but it is in a filter that it really shines.

How is it different from other Ethiopian coffees?

Compared to:

• Natural process from Guji – more berries and ferment

• Washed Yirgacheffe – more citrus and clean acidity

…this Black Honey stands for:

👉 More sweetness
👉 More body
👉 Deeper florality

Facts about coffee

Origin: Gedeb, Ethiopia
Washing station: Lalesa
Producer: Ephtah Specialty Coffee
Score: 87/100
Altitude: 2150–2200 m.a.s.l.
Arabica: Heirloom
Process: Black Honey
Flavor notes: Sweet, floral, hibiscus

Summary

This is a high-quality Ethiopian specialty coffee with:

• Floral elegance

• Distinct sweetness

• Hibiscus

• High altitude and slow maturation

A coffee for those who want to experience Gedeb at its best.

👉 Order this Black Honey coffee here:
https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/ljusrostat-kaffe/lalesa-ljusrost

/ Kaj & Dan ☕
Pour Coffee Roastery