Fritz Coffee Company - Ethiopia, Yirgacheffe Lalesa, Slow Dry Natural 200g

Country: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Varietal: Heirloom

Processing: Slow Dry Natural

Elevation: 2200 m.a.s.l.

We Taste: Cranberry, Melon, Zest, Ceylon Tea

This is a brand new wet mill set up in 2023 where future plans include a modern processing facility. This wet mill collects cherries from local small-holder producers in the region.

Coffees in Ethiopia are typically grown on very small plots of land by farmers who also grow other crops. The majority of smallholders will deliver their coffee in cherry to a nearby washing station or central processing unit, where their coffee will be sorted, weighed, and paid for or given a receipt.

This offering from PPP Coffee showcases a distinct expression of the Ethiopia · Yirgacheffe region. Produced using a slow dry natural process, this coffee highlights the meticulous care taken during the post-harvest phase. In general, processing methods like slow drying are employed to extend the maturation of the cherry, which can influence the final cup profile by concentrating sugars and developing complex acidity.

The coffee features the Heirloom varietal, a term used to describe the diverse, indigenous coffee plants native to Ethiopia. With a profile characterized by notes of cranberry, melon, zest, and Ceylon tea, this lot invites exploration through the flavor wheel. By balancing the inherent brightness of the Yirgacheffe region with the body often associated with natural processing, this selection provides a nuanced look at how traditional cultivation and careful drying techniques shape the sensory experience of high-altitude Ethiopian coffee.