Helena's Black Honey Filter

Technical specifications:

Origin: Kawo Kamina, Sheka, Ethiopia
Producer: Heleanna Georgalis
Variety: Traditional Ethiopian (Heirloom)
Altitude: 2,000 meters above sea level
Process: Honey
Roast: Filter
Direct dealings: Since 2016
Tasting notes: Orange blossom · Grapefruit · Pineapple

From the native forests of Sheka, one of the last green lungs of Ethiopia, comes this amazing Black Honey made by Heleanna Georgalis, a producer recognized for her precision, innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability and direct trade.

This batch is part of an ongoing collaboration with Heleanna since 2016, where she develops unique processes—often closely guarded secrets—to highlight the purity and complexity of traditional Ethiopian Heirloom grown at 2,000 meters above sea level.

The Honey method combines pulping and drying with the mucilage intact, followed by controlled fermentation and slow drying with constant turning. The result is a sweet, bright, and floral profile, with prominent notes of orange blossom, grapefruit, and ripe pineapple.

An expressive, vibrant, and elegant cup — perfect for filter lovers with a modern Ethiopian character.

Sensory Summary:
🌸 Orange blossom
🍊 Bright grapefruit
🍍 Juicy pineapple
✨ Clean sweetness & enveloping texture

STEP 1
To arms, soldier!

STEP 2
First, fold the side of the paper filter so it fits snugly inside your V60. Pour hot water over the filter, soaking it thoroughly to remove any papery taste and allow the ceramic and jug to heat up.

STEP 3
Remove the water from the carafe. Weigh and grind 12g of coffee and place it evenly inside the V60. Now tar your scale with the carafe and V60 on top.

STEP 4
Start the timer and slowly and evenly pour the first 50g of water at 94ºC, trying to wet all the coffee. This first step is known as "Blooming".

STEP 5
At 0:30, pour the next 50g of water using a slow, circular motion, and then pour the final 100g when your timer reads 01:00.

STEP 6
The total time for this recipe should be around 2:00. If the time is less, try grinding your coffee finer, and if it's longer, grind it coarser.

STEP 7
Enjoy your coffee! And keep playing until you find your favorite recipe 🙂