Description
Importer Notes | Lalesa was vacant land when Ephtah purchased the site in 2023. Between the time of their acquisition and the 2024-25 harvest, Ephtah installed nearly 400 drying tables and a warehouse. Their head of sourcing, Malesachew, oversees management of the site and is personally responsible for this small lot of coffee, a selection of the best locally harvested coffee cherry.
The station employs over 350 individuals during harvest time to manage all processing and financial operations. During harvest, cherry is received every day. Upon intake it’s inspected for ripeness and uniformity, washed clean of debris, and then moved immediately to one of the station’s many drying beds.
In the case of this lot, the unusual step of greenhouse drying is undertaken, extending the drying time by about a week. The result is an immensely unique flavor profile, at once reminiscent of iconic Yirgacheffe flavors and yet clearly something distinctive.
