Origin
Lalesa washing station sits in Gedeb, Gedeo, at around 2150 masl. Coffee grows here among dense, layered vegetation, including false banana trees and other shade. The cherries are brought to Lalesa for processing before the coffee is prepared for export.
Varietal
Ethiopian heirloom, a broad term for the many locally grown varieties and landraces found across Ethiopia rather than one single cultivar. In Lemon Spritz, we find a bright and delicate expression, with citrus, peach and florals followed by a caramel-like sweetness.
Processing
Washed. The cherries are pulped and fermented underwater for 48 to 100 hours before being graded by density in washing channels. The parchment is then soaked in clean water and dried on raised beds for 8 to 20 days.
Intervention level
Low. This follows a traditional washed process: pulping, underwater fermentation, washing and drying on raised beds. The fermentation is carefully managed, but there are no additional fermentation stages, inoculations or other additions involved.
