Daye Bensa - Ethiopia
Orange - Malted Chocolate - Blueberry
Location: Sidamo
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1900-2200 masl.
Varietal: Heirloom
Producer: Daye Bensa and Small landholders
How we enjoy it: Ristretto & Latte
Whole Bean 220 g
Milk Drink lovers, this one’s for you! Subtle yet deeply nuanced and complex. This is Matt’s ultimate Cortado/Piccolo Latte coffee. Blueberry sweetness with a hint of orange acidity compliment a rich malted chocolate, you could almost swear it came from a tin with a green label on it…
Daye Bensa is a renowned coffee producer in Ethiopia, known for its dedication to quality and sustainability. Founded by brothers Assefa and Mulugeta Dukamo, Daye Bensa has grown to become one of the major coffee exporters in Ethiopia. They operate 16 washing stations and 4 dry mills in the Bensa, Aroressa, and Chire districts of Sidama.
Their coffee is sourced from their own farms and from affiliated farmers, ensuring a reliable supply chain. Daye Bensa is committed to environmental conservation and quality, with certifications like Organic, C.A.F.E. Practices, UTZ, and Rainforest Alliance2. They produce a variety of coffee types, including washed, natural, honey, and anaerobic processed coffees2
Daye Bensa’s coffees are celebrated for their complex flavors and high quality, often scoring highly in specialty coffee ratings. They have a strong relationship-based model with farmers, buyers, and other producers, which helps them maintain and improve the quality of their coffee.