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Coffee Innovation Lab
Where new Ethiopian flavours are discovered.
Overview
Where Creativity Meets Craftsmanship
The Coffee Innovation Lab is an experimental environment where Heleph pushes the boundaries of flavor, fermentation, and processing techniques. It is both a creative workshop and a training center for farmers, producers, baristas, and roasters.
At a Glance
Active — expanding · Sept 2026- Target cup quality
- SCA 88–92+
- Anaerobic coffees launched
- 3
- Fermentation methods in trial
- 6
- Next facility
- Innovation Greenhouse
Innovation Focus Areas
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Fermentation Experiments
The lab tests dozens of fermentation approaches including:
- Anaerobic sealed-tank fermentation
- Double-stage fermentation
- Koji-assisted fermentation
- Cold-temperature fermentation
- Extended cherry maceration
- Carbonic maceration with controlled gas flow
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Drying Techniques & Infrastructure
We experiment with:
- Raised-bed optimization
- Shade-drying variations
- Parabolic dryers
- Mechanical dryers powered by renewable energy
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Micro-Lot Special Editions
Small batches of experimental coffees are produced and documented. These lots are offered to roasters who appreciate new flavors and unique profiles.
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Innovation Sharing & Training
The lab regularly hosts workshops for farmers, teaching them processing methods that enhance quality and market value.
Impact
- Expands flavor possibilities
- Increases farmer knowledge and earning potential
- Attracts specialty roasters seeking rare profiles
- Supports Ethiopia’s reputation for quality and diversity
Quality
Research & Development Hub
Our R&D hub studies varieties, agronomy, and post-harvest science, turning field data into better yields, better cup scores, and better farmer incomes.
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Value Addition
Heleph Roasted Coffee
Our B2C roasted coffee program brings Ethiopian origin flavor directly to consumers, roasted with care, packaged at source, and keeping more value in the hands of growers.
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Sustainability
Sustainability & Climate Action
Shade-grown systems, water stewardship, and climate-resilient practices protect the forests and watersheds that make Ethiopian coffee possible.
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Whether you’re a roaster, investor, or organization working at origin, there’s a place for you in what we’re building. Let’s grow value where coffee begins.