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Daye Bensa

ETGuji, Sidama, Sidamo +1
Coffees in catalog
24
Currently in stock
8
Roasters carrying
15
Avg Cherry's Index
72.5

Daye Bensa’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

Daye Bensa operates across Ethiopia, specifically within the Guji, Sidama, and Sidamo regions. Their coffee production occurs at high elevations, spanning an altitude band of 1800 to 2400 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape is primarily composed of heirloom cultivars, which account for 15 of their cataloged lots. Other varieties represented include 74110 and 74112, along with two additional unspecified varieties.

The producer maintains a diverse process portfolio. Their catalog includes 8 natural lots, 5 washed lots, and 4 honey-processed lots. Additionally, they have produced 2 anaerobic washed lots and 1 anaerobic natural lot.

Daye Bensa has a significant catalog footprint, with 21 total coffees indexed and 12 different roasters currently carrying their lots. Recent catalog examples include the Jazz Fruits Espresso processed as a natural heirloom by DAK, the Ethiopia Ardi natural heirloom by Java Blend Coffee Roasters, and the Bensa Ethiopia washed lot by Volcano Coffee Works.

Their work is characterized by a broad range of processing techniques applied to both heirloom and specific Ethiopian varietals.

  • Ethiopian heirloom focus
  • diverse processing methods
  • high-altitude production
  • multi-roaster distribution

Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.

Producer profile

Varietals

  • heirloom17 lots
  • 741102 lots
  • 741581 lot
  • 741121 lot
  • other1 lot

Processes

  • Natural9
  • Washed6
  • Honey5

Altitude

1700–2400m

Harvests

202420232022

Across harvest years

Lineage

The same producer, year after year. Cherrybook captures the year on the bag when the roaster publishes it; use this to track how a farmer’s profile evolves season to season.

2024 harvest

4 lots
Sey Coffee

2024 Keramo - Ethiopia

Expect Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blueberry from this washed.

Sidama, ET · Washed

PeachBlueberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
83
$2.10/oz
Out of stock

2023 harvest

1 lot
Sey Coffee

Hamasho — Extended Fermentation

Expect Ripe Watermelon, Peach Candy, and Balanced Acidity from this anaerobic washed.

Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Washed

WatermelonPeachOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
84
$2.41/oz
Out of stock

2022 harvest

2 lots
Sey Coffee

Hamasho, Ethiopia

Washed lot with Jasmine, Nectarine, and Limeade in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Washed

JasminePeachLime
ROTY 2022 roaster
83
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

2023 Keramo - Ethiopia

Washed lot with Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blackberry in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Washed

PeachHerbBlackberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
83
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
DAK1 lot
Olympia Coffee Roasters1 lot
Coava Coffee1 lot
Coava Coffee

Kilenso — Drip

Key Lime, Lavender, and Custard on a natural build.

Sidama, ET · Natural

Medium-LightLimeFloralVanilla
ROTY 2014 roaster
72
$2.17/oz
Dear Green Coffee Roasters1 lot
Quills Coffee1 lot
Quills Coffee

Ethiopia | Ardi

Earl Grey, Fruity Cereal, and Strawberry on a natural build.

Sidama, ET · Natural

LightBlack TeaCerealStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.17/oz
Java Blend Coffee Roasters1 lot
Good Life Coffee1 lot
Good Life Coffee

Daye Bensa

Washed lot with Blackberry, Vanilla, and Lemon Rose Tea in the cup.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed

BlackberryVanillaLemon+1
$1.93/oz
Mr. Espresso1 lot
Archived (16)
Sey Coffee

Hamasho — Extended Fermentation

Expect Ripe Watermelon, Peach Candy, and Balanced Acidity from this anaerobic washed.

Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Washed

WatermelonPeachOverall Sweet
ROTY 2022 roaster
84
$2.41/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Hamasho, Ethiopia

Washed lot with Jasmine, Nectarine, and Limeade in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Washed

JasminePeachLime
ROTY 2022 roaster
83
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

2023 Keramo - Ethiopia

Washed lot with Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blackberry in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Washed

PeachHerbBlackberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
83
$2.07/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

2024 Keramo - Ethiopia

Expect Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blueberry from this washed.

Sidama, ET · Washed

PeachBlueberry
ROTY 2022 roaster
83
$2.10/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Keramo, Honey

Honey lot with Watermelon, Star Fruit, and Peach in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Honey

WatermelonPeach
ROTY 2022 roaster
82
$2.18/oz
Out of stock
Revolver Coffee

DAK Jazz Fruits — Espresso

Natural lot with Strawberry, White Chocolate, and Orange in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Natural

StrawberryWhite ChocolateOrange+2
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$1.64/oz
No longer available
Revolver Coffee

DAK Jazz Fruits — Espresso

Natural lot with Strawberry, White Chocolate, and Orange in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Natural

StrawberryWhite ChocolateOrange+2
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$1.97/oz
No longer available
Caravan Coffee Roasters

Gatta

Honey lot with Papaya, Nectarine, and Sugarcane in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Honey

PapayaPeachSugar Cane
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.55/oz
Out of stock

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