Ethiopia Lelisa

Lelisa Estate: Ethiopia's Highland Red Honey Excellence

Deep in Ethiopia's renowned Gedeb region, where pristine highlands rise above 2,150 meters, Pressco partners with the Lelisa Estate to preserve coffee's purest expression. Unlike the growing trend of artificially enhanced coffees, this 3.5-hectare sanctuary, managed by Eptah since 2023, maintains Ethiopia's authentic coffee heritage through meticulous natural processing.

Highland Sanctuary Profile:

• Location: Gedeb region, south of Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
• Elevation: 2,150-2,200 meters of prime coffee territory
• Varietals: Indigenous Ethiopian Heirloom
• Ecosystem: Native shade trees including Ensete for natural cultivation

Artisanal Processing Excellence:

• Hand-selected cherries from November to January harvest
• Specialized Red Honey processing enhancing natural sweetness
• 350 raised drying beds for optimal development
• Zero artificial additives or flavor manipulation
• Annual production: 3,600 kg of premium cherries

Community Impact & Sustainability:

• 20 permanent staff nurturing year-round excellence
• 250 seasonal workers from local communities
• On-site childcare center supporting farming families
• Participation in Ama Commitment program empowering women farmers
• Preservation of indigenous shade trees and biodiversity

This exceptional Red Honey processed coffee embodies Pressco's philosophy: that truly remarkable coffee needs no enhancement beyond careful cultivation and masterful processing. Each bean tells the story of Ethiopia's ancient coffee heritage, where natural complexity creates extraordinary cups without artificial intervention.

Tasting Journey: Discover pure Ethiopian coffee excellence with notes of fragrant jasmine, tropical mango, and succulent peach - all achieved through traditional processing methods rather than artificial flavouring.

Quality Assurance Disclaimer

The PRESSCO Promise: Excellence in Every Pour

At PRESSCO, our commitment to quality transcends mere words. It's embedded in every bean we carefully select and roast in our Carpathian facility. Each coffee single origin in our collection undergoes rigorous quality control measures to ensure an exceptional sensory experience regardless of your preferred brewing method.

Whether you're crafting a silky flat white with delicate microfoam, enjoying the pure expression of an Americano, extracting a syrupy espresso, or exploring the nuanced complexity through manual brewing techniques, our best coffee beans are meticulously calibrated to perform brilliantly across all preparation styles.

As a dedicated coffee roaster with roots in Romania's time-honoured traditions, we've developed roast profiles that maintain perfect balance and structural integrity through various extraction methods. Our coffees are extensively tested with professional equipment similar to those found in specialty coffee shops as well as home brewing devices, ensuring compatibility with all kind of coffee machine configurations. From sophisticated commercial espresso machines and filter brewers to home espresso systems, pour-over devices, French presses, AeroPresses, and traditional moka pots, our coffee delivers remarkable consistency.

While we take exceptional pride in our offerings, please note that optimal results depend on proper brewing parameters. We recommend:

• Freshly grinding before each preparation
• Using filtered water at appropriate temperatures (88-96°C depending on method)
• Adhering to recommended dose-to-yield ratios
• Maintaining proper extraction times

The PRESSCO team is always available to provide brewing guidance tailored to your specific equipment and preferences. We believe that exceptional coffee creates meaningful moments of connection and discovery, and we're honoured to be part of your daily ritual.