Ethiopia - Basha Bekele — White Honey Washed
White Honey lot with Blueberry, Concord Grape, and Raspberry Jam in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · White Honey
BlueberryGrapeRaspberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI · sparse
US$1.64/oz
Out of stock
Producer
Basha Bekele
ETGuji, Sidama, Sidamo
- Coffees in catalog
- 19
- Currently in stock
- 0
- Roasters carrying
- 15
- Avg Cherrybook Index
- 57.1
Basha Bekele’s lots are carried by 15 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 15 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Basha Bekele sources coffee from high-altitude regions in Ethiopia, including Guji, Sidama, and Sidamo. The altitude for these lots spans a broad range from 1800 to 2540 meters above sea level. The varietal landscape in the catalog features a strong representation of local selections, led by variety 74158 and traditional heirloom types. Additional catalog entries note the presence of 74112 and 74110 cultivars. Processing methods across the catalog are diverse, with a primary focus on natural processing. The portfolio also includes white honey, standard honey, and anaerobic natural treatments. The catalog footprint for Basha Bekele includes 19 total coffees carried by 15 different roasters, yielding an average Cherrybook Index of 55.8 across their lots. Recent catalog examples illustrate this variety of preparation and sourcing, such as the Basha Bekele White Honey prepared with an extra-light roast by September Coffee Company using heirloom varieties, the Basha Bekele Natural roasted by Black & White Coffee Roasters using 74158, and the Basha Bekele Badigalo honey process from Sey Coffee using 74158. Additional offerings include natural and white honey lots featured by Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters, Rogue Wave Coffee, and Hydrangea Coffee.
- Ethiopian high-altitude sourcing
- 74158 and heirloom varieties
- natural and honey processing
- multi-roaster availability
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- 7415811 lots
- heirloom7 lots
- 741121 lot
- 741101 lot
Processes
- Natural14
- White Honey3
- Honey1
Altitude
1800–2540m
Harvests
2025
No coffees from this producer in stock right now.
Archived (19)
OrangePear
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
US$1.76/oz
Out of stock
DarkFloralBerryDark Chocolate
Transparency donor
65CBI · sparse
$2.27/oz
Out of stock
KiwiOrange BlossomGuava
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$3.23/oz
Out of stock
74158 - Anaerobic Natural - Basha Bekele, Kokose
Anaerobic Natural lot with Cantaloupe, Passionfruit, and Blueberries in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Natural
MelonPassion FruitBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$3.56/oz
Out of stock
Landrace — Natural — Basha Bekele
Expect Cantaloupe, Passionfruit, and Blueberries from this natural lot.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
MelonPassion FruitBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$2.62/oz
Out of stock
Basha Bekele White Honey — Extra-Light
Expect Blueberry Gummies, Lavender, and Pear from this white honey lot.
Ethiopia · White Honey
LightBlueberryLavenderPear
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI · sparse
US$2.33/oz
Out of stock
LightLemonCherryPineapple+1
SCA 87.0
58CBI
US$1.97/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia - Basha Bekele 74158 Landrace Natural
Orange, Peach, and Cane Sugar on a natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
Medium-LightOrangePeachCane Sugar+1
53CBI · sparse
US$1.85/oz
Out of stock
Bombe, lot exceptionnel
Expect Hibiscus Juice, Peach, and Tonic Soda from this white honey lot.
Sidama, ET · White Honey
HibiscusPeachCitrus
53CBI · sparse
US$3.86/oz
Out of stock
Basha Bekele Murago Natural
Expect Mixed Berry Jam, Milk Chocolate, and Marzipan from this natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
LightBerryChocolateMarzipan+5
ROTY 2009 roaster
53CBI · sparse
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
Basha Bekele - Natural
Expect Floral, Pink Lemonade, and Lychee from this natural lot.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
FloralGrapefruitLychee+1
Well-reviewed roaster
52CBI · sparse
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia - Basha Bekele 74158 Landrace Natural
Orange, Peach, and Cane Sugar on a natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
Medium-LightOrangePeachCane Sugar+1
52CBI · sparse
US$3.23/oz
No longer available
Ethiopia Sidamo Bensa Bode Basha Bekele Natural
Lavender, Blueberry, and Apple on a natural lot.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
Medium-LightFloralBlueberryApple+1
52CBI · sparse
US$2.30/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Basha Bekele Kokose
Expect Blackberry, Cherry, and Pomegranate from this natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
Medium-LightBlackberryCherryPomegranate+1
52CBI · sparse
$1.12/oz
No longer available
Ethiopia Basha Bekele Bombe Heirloom Natural
Floral, Orange, and Vanilla on a natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Medium-LightFloralOrangeVanilla
51CBI · sparse
US$2.35/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Basha Bekele Kokose
Blackberry, Cherry, and Pomegranate on a natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
Medium-LightBlackberryCherryPomegranate+1
51CBI · sparse
$1.12/oz
No longer available
Ethiopia Basha Bekele Kokose Natural
Natural lot with Clementine, Honeydew, and Dried Mango in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
OrangeMelonMango
51CBI · sparse
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Basha Bekele Natural
Natural lot with Cranberry, Brown Sugar, and Shortbread in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Natural
CranberryBrown Sugar
51CBI · sparse
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
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