Ethiopia, Lalesa - Single Origin Espresso

by Padre Coffee

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 Single Origin Espresso Coffee Description 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 hi