Ethiopia Lalesa is a vibrant and expressive natural coffee with juicy acidity and a clean, fruit-forward profile. Expect notes of red currant and nectarine, a bright burst of pomegranate, and a gentle hint of bergamot. With a juicy body and subtle tannic finish, it’s a lively yet composed cup that beautifully captures the flavour clarity of high-elevation naturals from Ethiopia’s Gedeo zone.
SUITABLE FOR:
Stovetop
Espresso
Plunger
Aeropress
Category: All Espresso, Coffee, Espresso, Espresso Single Origin, Padre Coffee, Single Origin, Single Origins
This lot comes from the Lalesa washing station in Gedeb Woreda, Yirgacheffe—an area globally recognised for producing some of Ethiopia’s most distinctive and elegant coffees. At 2,150 metres above sea level, the high elevation combined with forested growing conditions and nutrient-rich soils provides the perfect setting for slow cherry maturation and complex flavour development.
The washing station is owned and operated by Alemayehu Tilahun, who brings nearly two decades of experience to his work. Alemayehu has built strong, long-term relationships with smallholder farmers in the region, ensuring only the ripest cherries are delivered to Lalesa. The coffee is processed using a traditional natural method—hand-sorted, pulped, and dried slowly on raised beds to develop sweetness and clarity.
Shade-grown under a layered forest canopy, this coffee not only benefits from a stable microclimate but also contributes to ecological sustainability in the region. It’s a standout example of how thoughtful, collaborative production in Ethiopia continues to produce exceptional results year after year.
Ethiopia Lalesa 100%
Natural – Heirloom varietals grown in Gedeb, Yirgacheffe at 2,150 MASL.
RED CURRANT, NECTARINE, POMEGRANATE, BERGAMOT
We’ve created our espresso recipes as a guide to help you achieve the same great flavours we experience in our coffees. If you are unable to reproduce the exact result on your espresso setup, don’t panic—adjust your recipe using the ratio to suit your equipment and taste preferences.
Espresso
1 – 2 cups daily
250g per fortnight
2 – 4 cups daily
500g per fortnight
6 – 8 cups daily
1kg per fortnight
Note: These guidelines use an estimate of 12–24 grams of coffee to allow for differences in dose size.
If you need help with any of our coffees, please email hello@padrecoffee.com.au, and we’ll guide you through the coffee journey.
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