Hemisphere Ethiopia Lekempti Medium Roast, 5 lb
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Ethiopia Lekempti Medium Roast, 5 lb: profile and selection
Floral character, smoothness and balance distinguish this medium-roasted Ethiopia Lekempti. The coffee is washed, and Hemisphere names Miriam Tesfai of Imperial Import and Export. A five-pound bag supports repeat brewing for homes or shared stations that know this profile.
The current listing does not publish an individual farm, washing station, producer group, cultivar, elevation, harvest year, drying method or numerical cupping score.
This page keeps documented origin, roast, process, format and tasting language separate from details that have not been supplied. Confirm the selected grind and package in the cart before ordering.
Coffee profile
| Roaster | Hemisphere Coffee Roasters |
|---|---|
| Origin | Lekempti, Ethiopia |
| Named sourcing partner | Miriam Tesfai, Imperial Import and Export |
| Process | Washed |
| Roast level | Medium |
| Documented profile | Smooth and balanced with floral notes |
| Package and formats | 5 lb; ground or whole bean |
Brew for balance, clarity and finish
Begin a filter batch with 50 grams of coffee and 820 grams of filtered water, near a 1:16.4 ratio. Use water around 198–202°F and a medium grind for whole beans. Stir the completed pot before serving, then compare the warm aroma with the flavor of a sample that has cooled.
If the coffee is thin and sharply tart, grind slightly finer. If the finish becomes dry, move coarser. Track drawdown for comparison but do not force every brewer toward one universal time. Serve promptly instead of leaving the pot on a warming plate, which can obscure the smooth balance you are trying to assess.
Use a scale for both dose and water. Beverage yield, drawdown and total contact time are diagnostic measurements rather than goals by themselves. Evaluate body, acidity, clarity and finish together, then make the smallest practical adjustment.
Whole-bean customers can use a consistent grinder such as the Turin DF54 grinder to make controlled adjustments. If ordering prepared grounds, match them to a compatible brewing method; a fixed grind cannot be optimized across every filter, press and espresso setup.
Who this coffee suits
Choose this medium roast for a more balanced middle point between the brisk light-roast Lekempti and the fuller dark version. The floral note is a sensory description rather than added flavor. The bulk bag is appropriate where measured consumption will keep the coffee moving through a consistent brewing program.
Roast development affects solubility as well as flavor. A light roast may need more extraction than a dark roast, while a darker coffee may respond well to a coarser grind or slightly cooler water. Follow the cup rather than applying one recipe to every roast.
Freshness, storage and package planning
Five pounds is approximately 2,268 grams, enough for about 113 twenty-gram brews before dial-in waste. Estimate actual daily use before ordering. Divide the bag into smaller airtight portions, keep one active portion available, and store the rest sealed away from heat, moisture, sunlight and strong aromas.
Degassing and aging can change bloom, drawdown and perceived clarity as roasted coffee rests. Make small grind adjustments rather than changing dose, temperature and ratio simultaneously. Ground coffee exposes more surface area, so open only one stored portion at a time and reseal it promptly.
Compare Hemisphere Ethiopia Lekempti Light Roast, 5 lb for a useful difference in package size, roast or processing. Browse the Specialty Coffee collection for additional origins and blends.
Frequently asked questions
What is documented about this coffee?
Floral character, smoothness and balance distinguish this medium-roasted Ethiopia Lekempti. The coffee is washed, and Hemisphere names Miriam Tesfai of Imperial Import and Export. A five-pound bag supports repeat brewing for homes or shared stations that know this profile.
What roast level is listed?
Medium
What package or format is offered?
5 lb; ground or whole bean
Are the tasting notes added flavors?
No added flavor is stated. Any named notes are sensory descriptions unless the page explicitly identifies a flavored coffee.
How should I approach the first brew?
Use the measured baseline above, taste the coffee at more than one temperature, and change one variable at a time. Keep a record of dose, water, grind and total contact or drawdown.
What product details are not published?
The current listing does not publish an individual farm, washing station, producer group, cultivar, elevation, harvest year, drying method or numerical cupping score.
Ordering and shipping
This coffee ships directly from the roaster partner. Roasted coffee does not qualify for free shipping; shipping charges are set by the partner. Coffee orders are not eligible for returns or cancellations, so confirm the bag size, grind and caffeine selection before ordering.
Review the exact variant in the cart. When the shipment arrives, retain the roaster label and record the selected format with the first brew. That makes recipe changes and reordering more reliable than relying on the product name alone.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
