Black Tea • Blackberry • Black Forest Cake
Introducing Alaka, our latest naturally processed Ethiopian release from producer Gizaw Alemayehu, a name fast becoming synonymous with expressive, standout coffees in our line-up.
Gizaw’s journey into producing coffee began after the 1974 shift in Ethiopia’s political landscape, when nationalisation meant losing his farms. Instead of stepping away, he rebuilt—this time as a producer—establishing the Gizaw & Frehiwot Washing Station, where this exceptional lot was crafted.
Grown at 1800–2200 MASL in a climate ranging from 12.7–29.6°C, the cherries are hand-picked, floated for defects, graded, and slowly dried on raised African beds. With careful turning, shading during peak heat, and 20–30 days of controlled drying, the coffee locks in a beautifully layered profile at 11.5% moisture.
In the cup, expect a refined line of black tea, ripe blackberry, and a lush, dessert-like black forest cake character. A sweet, complex and indulgent natural—easily one of the highlights of the new season.
Black Tea • Blackberry • Black Forest Cake
Introducing Alaka, our latest naturally processed Ethiopian release from producer Gizaw Alemayehu, a name fast becoming synonymous with expressive, standout coffees in our line-up.
Gizaw’s journey into producing coffee began after the 1974 shift in Ethiopia’s political landscape, when nationalisation meant losing his farms. Instead of stepping away, he rebuilt—this time as a producer—establishing the Gizaw & Frehiwot Washing Station, where this exceptional lot was crafted.
Grown at 1800–2200 MASL in a climate ranging from 12.7–29.6°C, the cherries are hand-picked, floated for defects, graded, and slowly dried on raised African beds. With careful turning, shading during peak heat, and 20–30 days of controlled drying, the coffee locks in a beautifully layered profile at 11.5% moisture.
In the cup, expect a refined line of black tea, ripe blackberry, and a lush, dessert-like black forest cake character. A sweet, complex and indulgent natural—easily one of the highlights of the new season.
