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Lekempti Beans

Full-Bodied

Full-Bodied

Bold Flavors

Bold Flavors

Slightly Fruity

Slightly Fruity

Spicy Notes

Spicy Notes

Lekempti Beans

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Lekempti Beans - Part 1

Lekempti Beans

Distinctively Bold and Spicy Coffee from Ethiopia's West

1. Region and Origins

  • Home: Grown in the Western Ethiopian Highlands, near the town of Lekempti
  • Altitude: 1600 – 2200 meters (5200 – 7200 feet) above sea level

Lekempti beans are grown in the western highlands of Ethiopia, a region known for its diverse coffee-growing conditions. The high altitude enhances the beans' flavor profile.

2. Processing Method

  • Method: Natural (Sun-dried)

The beans are naturally processed, sun-dried with the cherry still intact, giving them a bold and slightly fruity taste.

Lekempti Beans - Part 2

3. Flavor Profile

  • Body: Full-bodied with bold, complex flavors
  • Flavor Notes: Spicy, earthy with slight fruit undertones

Lekempti beans offer a full-bodied experience, with bold spicy notes and a slightly fruity undertone that makes them stand out.

4. Physical Appearance

  • Bean Shape: Oval with thick texture
  • Size: Medium to large

The beans are medium to large in size, with an oval shape and a thick, bold texture, ideal for dark roasts.

5. Production and Export

  • Major Export: One of Ethiopia’s prominent western coffee varieties
  • Global Reach: Popular in European and Middle Eastern markets

Lekempti beans have become a major export coffee, particularly sought after in Europe and the Middle East for their bold flavor and uniqueness.

6. Aroma and Taste

  • Aroma: Spicy, with hints of dark chocolate
  • Taste: Rich, bold, and spicy with subtle fruity notes

The aroma is spicy with dark chocolate hints, and the taste is rich and bold, with a subtle fruity finish that lingers on the palate.