{"product_id":"microlot-lalesa-black-honey","title":"Microlot Lalesa Black Honey","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn January 2026, we personally visited Ephtah Specialty Coffee in Ethiopia and met the farmers and people working alongside them on the ground. A sample of this coffee was pulled straight from the African bed, and we were captivated by its taste from the very first cup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis black honey lot comes from Lalesa, in Gedeb woreda, and is processed at an Ephtah-owned site. Ephtah purchased the land 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=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFor this black honey process, the best cherries are purchased from nearby farmers and first floated to remove lower-density cherries and quakers. The coffee is then placed on drying beds for one day, helping to increase the mucilage present on the beans before pulping. After pulping, the coffee is dried under shade for around 25 days. This slower, shaded drying approach is chosen to maximise quality, with careful cherry selection and controlled moisture reduction supporting clarity, sweetness and consistency in the final lot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wave Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"200 g \/ Filter \/ whole-bean","offer_id":55241463431510,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g \/ Filter \/ chemex-medium-coarse","offer_id":55241463464278,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g \/ Filter \/ french-press","offer_id":55241463497046,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g \/ Filter \/ pourover-medium","offer_id":55241463529814,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g \/ Filter \/ aeropress-medium-fine","offer_id":55241463562582,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g \/ Filter \/ moka-pot-fine","offer_id":55241463595350,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g \/ Filter \/ espresso-extra-fine","offer_id":55241463628118,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/8056\/7126\/files\/blackhoneypack.png?v=1788773974","url":"https:\/\/waveroasters.com\/pt\/products\/microlot-lalesa-black-honey","provider":"Wave Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}