{"product_id":"lalesa-n-ethiopia","title":"LALESA (N), ETHIOPIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gedeb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Month\u003c\/strong\u003e: December - January 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2,150 - 2,200 masl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: 74112, 74110 \u0026amp; Heirloom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eprofile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grilled nectarine, wild strawberry \u0026amp; milk chocolate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fruity \u0026amp; Juicy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(0, 105, 252); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFree shipping over £32. Buy 2x250g bags and get 50%off your third one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third year working with three fantastic lots from the Lalesa washing station. This is the third and final lot from Lalesa for this harvest. The anaerobic lot has already be snapped up, the black honey is flying fast, so time to enjoy these lots before they are gone again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe had the pleasure of working with a natural from Lalesae for the last two years, and so it is great to have a follow on. A natural that seems a step above in sweetness and complexity than others. The stone fruit note is cooked and sweet in this cup, grilled nectarine, having a higher body than the fresh fruit. A deliciously moreish and pronounced strawberry note adds depth, with it being a continuous ever so smooth and sweet milk chocolate cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETHIOPIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eEthiopian coffee production is profoundly influenced by the country's three main seasons. The Bega season (October-January) is the long dry period, crucial for coffee harvesting and processing. The Belg season (February-May) brings the first rains, essential for coffee flowering and early fruit development. The Krempt season (June-September) sees heavy rainstorms from the east, crucial for the later stages of coffee fruit development and ripening. By the end of September, the rains cease abruptly, allowing the coffee fruits to ripen, leading to a bustling harvest period by November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLALESA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eEphtah purchased the landfor Lalesa in July 2023, before building the warehouse and drying beds in September 2023. The site sits at approximately 2,150 to 2,200 metres above sea level and is the largest drying site in Gedeb. Coffee in the area is naturally grown under shade trees, mainly Ensete, also known as false banana. The lot is made up of local heirloom cultivars and is harvested between December and January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lalesa site covers approximately 3.5 hectares and has around 400 drying beds. It employs seven permanent staff and around 130 seasonal workers during the harvest period. In addition to coffee, farmers in the area also produce Ensete, or false banana, which is an important staple crop in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPHTAH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eEphtah Specialty Coffee is dedicated to building sustainable and collaborative supply chains that benefit customers, farmers, and their communities. The company emphasises promoting the role of women in the coffee industry, recognising their pivotal role in driving social and economic change in Ethiopia. Ephtah ensures quality at every stage of the shipment process, focusing on providing the highest quality green coffee beans and maintaining satisfaction among all stakeholders in the supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEphtah Specialty Coffee works to build sustainable and collaborative supply chains across Ethiopia, with a focus on quality, long-term relationships and support for producer communities. At Lalesa, farmers receive full payment as soon as their coffee is received at the site. Ephtah also supports social initiatives in the area, including a daycare centre for farmers’ children near the site. Some women farmers in the area are part of Ephtah’s Ama Commitment scheme, which supports the role of women in coffee production and producer communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEphtah Specialty Coffee is dedicated to social and environmental projects. The company provides initial payments to farmers upon receipt of their coffee and supports them with quality premiums, second payments, and assistance with school fees. Future investment plans include expanding the Ama Commitment scheme, building a water tank for flotation, increasing the number of drying beds, and cultivating additional crops on the land to support local markets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOFFEE PROCESSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eFor this nautral process, the best cherries are purchased from nearby farmers and first floated to remove lower-density cherries and quakers. The coffee is naturally grown under shade trees, primarily Ensete (false banana tree). The best cherries are bought from nearby farmers. Coffee is initially floated to remove quakers, then placed on drying beds for 12-15 days. Green beans are handpicked by local women. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eOnce processed and dried, the coffee is stored at Moplaco in Gerji, Addis Ababa. From there, it is transported to Djibouti via train for export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHALLENGES AND FUTURE PLANS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the main challenges for this crop cycle has been the high price of cherry, alongside tighter access to finance linked to the National Bank of Ethiopia’s credit cap policy. Despite these constraints, Ephtah continues to invest in quality, infrastructure and farmer support at Lalesa. Future plans include expanding the Ama Commitment scheme, building a water tank for flotation to support the removal of quakers, increasing the number of drying beds, and cultivating additional crops on Ephtah’s land for local people to grow and sell in the local market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003eThe Ephtah site in Gedeb is the largest drying and washing site in the region, further underscoring the company's commitment to quality and capacity in coffee production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e- Permanent Employees: 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e- Seasonal Employees (during harvest): 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tabs__paragraph\"\u003e- Drying Beds: 350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(In partnership with Falcon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Campbell and Syme Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ Whole Beans","offer_id":57332989624698,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-250G","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Cafetiere","offer_id":57332989657466,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-250G","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ V60","offer_id":57332989690234,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-250G","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Aeropress","offer_id":57332989723002,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-250G","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Moka pot","offer_id":57332989755770,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-250G","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Whole Beans","offer_id":57332989460858,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-1KG","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Cafetiere","offer_id":57332989493626,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-1KG","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ V60","offer_id":57332989526394,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-1KG","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Aeropress","offer_id":57332989559162,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-1KG","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Moka pot","offer_id":57332989591930,"sku":"CFAJ-LNE-1KG","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2341\/1429\/files\/Ethiopia_7671f660-e641-4fcd-9573-117763399eb7.png?v=1790857461","url":"https:\/\/campbellandsyme.co.uk\/products\/lalesa-n-ethiopia","provider":"Campbell and Syme Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}