This is one of three new coffees we've just bought from the Daye Bensa cooperative in Sidamo, and it's a beautiful example of top-tier washed Ethiopian beans. There are plenty of vibrant citrus notes here, but they're balanced with a soft herbally sweetness-- think Orange with Peach and Bergamot. Nuanced and elegant.
This coffee comes from the village of Boreta in Arbegona, nestled in the highlands of Sidama in south-central Ethiopia. Its elevated forests and rich biodiversity offer nutrient-dense soil that plays a vital role in nurturing healthy coffee plants. With perfect rainfall, ample sunlight, and post-harvest processing methods refined over generations, it's no surprise that the coffees from this region deliver unforgettable flavor profiles.
Arbegona is one of thirty districts in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Sidama Zone, Arbegona is bordered on the south by Bona Zuria, on the southwest by Bursa, on the northwest by Gorche, on the north by the Oromia Region, and on the east by Bensa. The major town in Arbegona is Arbegona.
We love buying coffee from Daye Bensa; they're a business with strong community orientation. They deliver bonus payments to farmers based on the volume they contribute to the microlots, and the consistency of bean quality throughout the years is also rewarded. Lately they have been consistently working with the school principals in the villages surrounding the farm, providing school materials for students who struggle with basic needs.
We sourced this coffee directly from Daye Bensa through their new importing brand Coffee Legends.
Elevation: 1920-2330 Meters above Sea Level
Varietal: Heirloom
Cup score: 87.75
Price paid per kg: £11.50
Process: Washed
