Coffee Roast Lab Ethiopian Lekempti Horizon coffee — 12 oz, whole bean, espresso roast
Milk
friendly
Coffee Roast Lab Ethiopian Lekempti Horizon coffee — Ethiopia, espresso roast — berry, dark chocolate, earthy

Taste card

Rich, Bold, Complex

  • Berry
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Earthy

Caffeine

Brew it your way

Best brewed as

  • Top pick Espresso
  • Moka Pot
  • French Press
Ethiopia (Lekempti) coffee origin
Single origin · Ethiopia (Lekempti)

Ethiopian Lekempti Horizon

$27
4.77 reviews
  • Berry
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Earthy
$27
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"Great roast and taste"Troy G.
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  • Roasted weekly in small batches
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  • Free shipping over $70 in ON and QC

Why you'll like Ethiopian Lekempti Horizon

  • Heavy bodyRich, Bold, Complex
  • Milk friendlyHolds up in lattes and with sugar
  • Espresso readyThick, lasting crema
  • Best blackShines without milk

Taste profile

Body
Caffeine
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Lekempti Horizon is a naturally processed Ethiopian coffee selected for structure, sweetness, and a fuller mouthfeel. Designed for espresso-focused brewing, it delivers a composed, flavour-driven cup with depth and balance, making it a strong choice for those who prefer richness over brightness.

VarietyHeirloom
ProcessNatural
Best forEspresso, Moka Pot

How to brew it

A fine espresso grind and slightly shorter extraction time help preserve sweetness while controlling bitterness in the cup.

  • Top pick Espresso Fine grind 18 g in, 36 g out, 25 to 30 sec
  • Also great Moka Pot Medium fine grind Fill the basket level, no tamping, water below the valve, low to medium heat
  • Also great French Press Coarse grind 30 g, 500 ml water, steep 4 min, plunge gently
  • Phin Filter Medium fine grind 20 g, 100 ml water, 30 sec bloom, 4 to 5 min total
  • Drip Machine Medium grind 30 g per 500 ml of water
  • Pour Over Medium grind 15 g, 250 ml water, 30 sec bloom, about 3 min total
Ethiopia (Lekempti) coffee origin

Origin

Ethiopia (Lekempti)

  • RegionLekempti
  • ProcessNatural
  • VarietalHeirloom
  • Altitude1,700–2,200 m

Coffees from Lekempti are grown at high elevations in western Ethiopia and naturally processed, resulting in fuller body and deeper sweetness.

Overall rating: 4.714286 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Reviews

Great roast and taste

"Great roast and taste"

— Troy G. (5/5)

The coffee was great. Flavourful

"The coffee was great. Flavourful and well roasted. The reason it’s rated a 4 star is the packaging could be improved. Bagged beans that are really not air tight won’t allow them to stay fresh long. A little disappointed on that front."

— Cheryl G. (4/5)

taste good

"taste good"

— Wennie K. (5/5)

"Fantastic, beans are not oily but still fantastic quality,"

— MD (5/5)

hoped to have a stronger

"hoped to have a stronger taste"

— Edward B. (4/5)

Very nice, smooth & velvety.

"Very nice, smooth & velvety. Nice body & flavour."

— Andre R. (5/5)

Fast delivery. Freshly roasted beans.

"Fast delivery. Freshly roasted beans. Yum !"

— Rick G. (5/5)

Q&A

Coffee questions

Questions, answered

The things people ask us most.

What does it taste like?

Rich, bold, and complex, with berry, dark chocolate, and earthy depth. It leans into weight and richness rather than sharp brightness.

Which brew methods suit it best?

Espresso, moka pot, and French press. A fine espresso grind with a slightly shorter shot keeps it sweet and balanced.

Does it make good espresso?

Yes. It is roasted for espresso and gives a smooth, weighty shot with a rounded finish that also works well in milk.

Is this a good coffee for beginners?

Yes, if you enjoy espresso-style coffee. It suits drinkers looking for a richer, espresso-focused cup with more depth than a traditional medium roast.

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