Ayla Bensa Washing Station

The Ayla Bensa washing station is located in the Sidama region of Ethiopia. This facility serves as a collection and processing point for coffee grown in the surrounding high-altitude landscapes.

The coffee processed at this station is categorized under the heirloom varietal designation. This reflects the diverse genetic base of coffee plants traditionally cultivated in the Sidama region.

The washing station focuses on the washed process. This method involves removing the fruit flesh from the coffee cherry before drying the beans, which is a standard practice for many producers in the Sidama area.

The index currently tracks two coffees sourced from this washing station. These lots have been featured by two different roasters, including Proud Mary Coffee and Onyx Coffee Lab. The lots represented in the catalog have achieved an average Northscore of 83.4.

Recent catalog entries include the Ethiopia Sidama lot processed by Proud Mary Coffee and the Seasonal East Africa blend from Onyx Coffee Lab. Both of these offerings utilized the washed process and heirloom varietals.

The work at Ayla Bensa is characterized by a consistent focus on the washed processing method for heirloom coffee varieties in the Sidama region.