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Lalesa, Ethiopia

by long & short · london, uk

you'll taste blueberry before tropical fruit. this is lalesa, ethiopia, a natural ethiopia from long & short.

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the bean

origin
ethiopia
process
natural
status
in stock
lalesa is a naturally processed ethiopian coffee roasted by long and short. natural processing means the coffee cherries dry whole, which draws out ripe, fruit-forward character. in the cup, expect blueberry and tropical fruit up front, with honey and honeycomb sweetness running through the middle, and milk and dark chocolate rounding out the finish. because natural ethiopians carry a lot of fruit intensity, filter methods like pour over or aeropress tend to keep that clarity and sweetness in focus, though it also pulls well as an espresso if you prefer a richer, denser expression.

common questions

What does Lalesa, Ethiopia taste like?

lalesa leads with blueberry and tropical fruit, supported by honey and honeycomb sweetness, and finishes with both milk and dark chocolate. the natural process amplifies the fruit and sweetness throughout.

How is Lalesa, Ethiopia grown and processed?

lalesa comes from ethiopia and is naturally processed, meaning the whole coffee cherry is dried before the fruit is removed. this technique concentrates sugars and fruit characteristics in the final cup.

How should I brew Lalesa, Ethiopia?

filter methods such as pour over or aeropress work well, letting the blueberry, tropical fruit, and honey notes come through cleanly. if you prefer espresso, the milk and dark chocolate qualities become more prominent.

about long & short

good independent roasters in london don't always plant themselves where you'd expect. long & short is out in walthamstow, unit 5 of the crate building on st james street in e17, which means you're already off the tourist map before you've ordered anything. that's not a complaint. the area has its own pace, and a roaster with this kind of following tends to suit it. regulars here aren't casual about their coffee, and the shop doesn't treat them like they should be. what you get is a place that takes the sourcing and the roasting seriously enough that the cup reflects it, without making a ceremony of the fact. st james street on a weekday morning is a good place to find that out for yourself.

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