OrangeBlackberryHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
US$2.08/oz
Producer
Daye Bensa
ETGuji, Sidama, Sidamo
- Coffees in catalog
- 26
- Currently in stock
- 10
- Roasters carrying
- 18
- Avg Cherrybook Index
- 60.7
Daye Bensa’s lots are carried by 18 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 18 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Daye Bensa sources coffees from the regions of Guji, Sidama, and Sidamo in Ethiopia, operating across an altitude band of 1800 to 2400 meters. The varietal landscape in the catalog features local heirlooms alongside specific selections such as 74110, 74158, and 74112. The process portfolio covers a wide range of treatments, led by natural, honey, and washed methods, with additional representation in anaerobic washed and red honey preparations. The catalog footprint includes 24 total coffees represented across 15 different roasters, with an average Cherrybook Index (CBI) of 60.4 across their lots. Recent catalog examples include DAK Jazz Fruits Espresso roasted by Revolver Coffee using a natural process and heirloom varieties, Ethiopia Gatta Anaerobic Natural roasted by Olympia Coffee Roasters using an anaerobic natural process and 74158, 74110, and 74112 varieties, and Ethiopia Ardi roasted by Java Blend Coffee Roasters using a natural process and heirloom varieties. Additional listings feature Kilenso coffees from Coava Coffee. Daye Bensa's work in the catalog is distinguished by broad process diversity and widespread adoption across multiple roasters.
- Ethiopian producer
- high-altitude sourcing
- process diversity
- multiple roasters
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- heirloom17 lots
- 741583 lots
- 741103 lots
- 741122 lots
- other1 lot
Processes
- Natural10
- Washed7
- Honey5
Altitude
1800–2400m
Harvests
2025202420232022
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.
2025 harvest
1 lot2024 harvest
4 lots
Hamasho SEY Special Preparation — Ethiopia
Washed lot with Melon, Peach, and White Florals in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
MelonPeachFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Keramo - Ethiopia
Expect Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blueberry from this washed lot.
Sidama, ET · Washed
PeachBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
WatermelonPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
Hamasho — Traditional Honey
Honey lot with Sweet Melon, Tropical Fruits, and Complex Florality in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Honey
MelonTropical FruitFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
2023 harvest
1 lot
Hamasho
Expect Ripe Watermelon and Peach Candy from this anaerobic washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Washed
WatermelonPeachOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$3.06/oz
Out of stock
2022 harvest
2 lots
JasminePeachLime
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
Keramo — Ethiopia
Washed lot with Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blackberry in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
PeachBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
Coava Coffee2 lots
LimeLavender
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI · preliminary
$2.27/oz
DarkLimeLavender
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.17/oz
Ethiopia Gatta Anaerobic Natural
Expect Tropical Fruit, Berries, and Tiki Cocktails from this anaerobic natural lot.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Natural
Tropical FruitBerry
ROTY 2013 roaster
77CBI
$3.17/oz
94 Celcius1 lot
OrangeBlackberryHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
US$2.08/oz
Dark Arts Coffee1 lot
Blue Mushroom - Ethiopia
Dried Apricot, Fresh Blackberry, and Jasmine on a washed lot.
Sidama, ET · Washed
ApricotBlackberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI · sparse
US$4.14/oz
Ethiopia - Rumudamo - Washed
Bergamot, Cloudy Lemonade, and Assam on a washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
BergamotLemonBlack Tea
ROTY 2025 roaster
57CBI · sparse
US$2.30/oz
No longer available
LightStrawberryBlueberryPeach+2
52CBI · sparse
US$1.71/oz
Mr. Espresso1 lot
Ethiopia Shantewene Natural
Natural lot with Strawberry, Guava, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
LightStrawberryGuavaLemon
51CBI · sparse
$1.75/oz
Ethiopia Mirado Natural Single Origin
Peach, Amaretto, and Brown Sugar on a natural lot.
Sidama, ET · Natural
MediumPeachAlmondBrown Sugar
50CBI · sparse
US$1.84/oz
BerryFloral
48CBI · sparse
US$2.37/oz
Archived (16)
Ethiopia Faficho Red Honey — Superbrew
Expect Grape, Jasmine, and Mixed Berry from this red honey lot.
Sidama, ET · Red Honey
MediumGrapeJasmineBerry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.65/oz
Out of stock
LightBlack TeaCerealStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
LightApricotHoneyTea+1
Transparency donor
65CBI · sparse
$2.50/oz
Out of stock
JasminePeachLime
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
Hamasho SEY Special Preparation — Ethiopia
Washed lot with Melon, Peach, and White Florals in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
MelonPeachFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Keramo - Ethiopia
Expect Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blueberry from this washed lot.
Sidama, ET · Washed
PeachBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
WatermelonPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
Keramo — Ethiopia
Washed lot with Ripe Peach, Lemongrass, and Blackberry in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
PeachBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
Hamasho — Traditional Honey
Honey lot with Sweet Melon, Tropical Fruits, and Complex Florality in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Honey
MelonTropical FruitFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
Hamasho
Expect Ripe Watermelon and Peach Candy from this anaerobic washed lot.
Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Washed
WatermelonPeachOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$3.06/oz
Out of stock
StrawberryWhite ChocolateOrange
60CBI · sparse
US$1.63/oz
Out of stock
DAK Jazz Fruits — Espresso
Natural lot with Strawberry, White Chocolate, and Orange in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Natural
StrawberryWhite ChocolateOrange+2
55CBI · sparse
US$1.64/oz
No longer available
DAK Jazz Fruits — Espresso
Natural lot with Strawberry, White Chocolate, and Orange in the cup.
Sidama, ET · Natural
StrawberryWhite ChocolateOrange+2
55CBI · sparse
US$1.97/oz
No longer available
PapayaPeachSugar Cane
54CBI · sparse
US$2.59/oz
Out of stock
Bensa - Ethiopia
Expect Peach, Milk Chocolate, and Marmalade from this washed lot.
Sidama, ET · Washed
Medium-LightPeachMilk ChocolateOrange
52CBI · sparse
US$2.30/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Sidamo Daye Bensa Natural
Strawberry, Cacao, and Meyer Lemon on a natural lot.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
StrawberryCocoaLemon
51CBI · sparse
$1.99/oz
Out of stock
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