Ethiopia Lalesa Red Honey

£18.00

Taxes included.

Expect: Fizzy Peaches, Violet, Candied Orange

Process: Honey

Perfect for: People who love bright, fruity coffees and the occasional “wait… coffee can taste like that?” moment.

Best suited for: filter or AeroPress, brewed black.

This coffee is part of our Explore Range: vibrant coffees with unique flavour profiles.

If you've ever wondered why people get so excited about Ethiopian coffee, start here.

Bright, floral and packed with fizzy peach sweetness, it's the sort of coffee that makes you stop after the first sip just to work out what you're tasting. A brilliant introduction to just how expressive great coffee can be.

Size

250g

250g 1kg

Grind Size

Whole Bean

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Recommended by Jaide

"Think fizzy peach sweets, violet, candied orange. It tastes a lot like being let loose in a sweet shop when you're a kid. So sweet, so good, it's so fruity and bright, but also delicate."

How Does The Coffee Perform In The Cup?

The aroma is sweet, floral and full of stone fruit.

In the cup, expect fizzy peach sweets, violet and candied orange alongside a syrupy body that keeps everything beautifully smooth. Bright and juicy without ever feeling overpowering, the sweet citrus finish lingers gently, making every sip feel fresh, expressive and full of character.

Why did we choose this coffee?

This coffee reminded us why Ethiopia has such a loyal following. It's one of those coffees that makes you stop, smile and wonder how something can taste so different, with layers of sweetness and florals that keep drawing you back for another sip.

It also introduced us to a way of sourcing Ethiopian coffee that feels far more transparent. By working directly with farmers, Ephtah can make sure more of the money reaches the people producing the coffee while continuing to invest in practical support that strengthens both quality and long-term opportunity.

Who produced this coffee?

This coffee was produced by smallholder farmers in Lalesa and exported by Ephtah Specialty Coffee.

Rather than relying on Ethiopia's traditional anonymous auction system, Ephtah works directly with producers, creating full traceability and making sure farmers are paid directly for the coffee they grow. That means we know exactly where this coffee has come from and can confidently support the people behind it.

Through the Ama Commitment programme, Ephtah also supports women coffee farmers with direct payments, pre-financing, agronomy training and practical investment, helping create greater financial independence and more opportunities to take part in leadership and decision-making within their communities.

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FAQ

Shipping

When will my order be dispatched?

Orders placed before 12pm Monday–Friday are usually dispatched the same working day.

Orders placed after 12pm on Friday or over the weekend will be processed from Monday morning onwards.

How will my order be delivered?

All online orders are shipped with fully tracked DPD delivery.

You’ll receive delivery updates and options to redirect your parcel, leave it in a safe place or collect from a local pickup point.

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is £4.10 for orders under £25. Orders over £25 qualify for free shipping.

Can I collect my order?

Yes, local pickup is available directly from our Roastery:

Unit 10, 280 Tong Road, Leeds, LS12 3BG

Collections are available Monday–Friday between 9am–5pm.

My order arrived damaged — what should I do?

We do our best to ensure everything arrives safely, but if something turns up damaged please get in touch with us at hello@northstarroast.com and we’ll sort it as quickly as possible.

Packaging

Are your coffee bags compostable?

Our 250g coffee bags are made using compostable materials designed to break down in a well-managed home compost setup.

Our 1kg bags are currently recyclable LDPE4 plastic while we continue testing larger compostable alternatives durable enough for wholesale and larger-format coffee storage.

What if I don’t have a compost bin?

You’re definitely not alone. You can return your used bags to either our Roastery or Coffee Shop and we’ll make sure they’re properly processed through our waste partners. We know there’s currently no perfect packaging solution, but we’re committed to continually improving the systems and materials we use.

Can the bags be re-used?

Definitely. The zip-lock seals make them useful for storing everything from coffee and grains to snacks, cables or the random drawer bits everyone seems to accumulate somehow.