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Daye Bensa

EthiopiaGuji, Sidama, Sidamo +1
Coffees in catalog
43
Currently available
16
Roasters with stock
13
Avg Cherrybook Index
60.0
Green lots to roast
2

Compare Daye Bensa’s offerings tracked by Cherrybook. A producer can supply different lots, varieties and harvests; check those details alongside the process, bag size and price.

Producer overview

Daye Bensa produces coffee across multiple prominent regions in Ethiopia, including Guji, Sidama, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe, with farm and station altitudes spanning from 1800 to 2450 meters. The varietal portfolio is anchored by indigenous heirloom cultivars, alongside specific selections such as 74158, 74110, and 74112. Processing methods in the catalog are diverse, covering washed and natural preparations alongside honey, anaerobic washed, and anaerobic natural lots. The catalog footprint includes 43 total coffees, with 17 currently in stock and 27 different roasters carrying their lots. Across these offerings, the average Cherrybook Index is 60.0. Recent catalog entries feature selections like the Keramo lot prepared as a washed coffee with heirloom varieties by September Coffee Company, the Shantawene natural lot featuring 74110, 74112, and heirloom varieties roasted by Fabrica Coffee Roasters, and an Arbegona Rumudamo natural lot from Subtext Coffee Roasters. Daye Bensa's presence in the catalog is defined by broad roaster adoption and a wide selection of Ethiopian regions and processing styles.

  • high-altitude Sidama and Guji
  • diverse Ethiopian cultivars
  • washed and natural processing
  • widespread roaster adoption

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

Producer profile

Varietals

  • heirloom25 lots
  • 741586 lots
  • 741105 lots
  • other5 lots
  • 741122 lots

Processes

  • Natural16
  • Washed15
  • Honey4

Altitude

1800–2400m

Harvests

202620252024202320222021

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.

2026 harvest

1 lot

2025 harvest

2 lots

2024 harvest

3 lots
Sey Coffee

Hamasho — Ethiopia

Washed lot with Melon, Peach, and White Florals in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Washed

LightMelonPeachFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Keramo — Ethiopia

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

Sidamo, ET · Honey

WatermelonPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Keramo - Ethiopia

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

Sidama, ET · Washed

PeachBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock

2023 harvest

3 lots
Sey Coffee

Hamasho

Think Ripe Watermelon and Peach Candy.

Sidamo, ET

LightWatermelonPeachOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$3.06/oz
Out of stock

2022 harvest

2 lots
Sey Coffee

Hamasho

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

Sidamo, ET · Washed

JasminePeachLime
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

2023 Keramo - Ethiopia

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

Sidamo, ET · Washed

PeachBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock

2021 harvest

1 lot
Sey Coffee

Hamasho

Washed lot with Jasmine, Lemon Balm, and Limeade in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Washed

JasmineLemonLime
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock

Currently available coffees

Plot Roasting3 lots
Plot Roasting

ICON 71 - Darara Dots

Expect Crisp Red Apples, Pineapple, and Skittles from this natural lot.

Sidamo, ET · Natural

ApplePineappleCandy
54CBI
GBP 28.00 / 5.3oz

Typical US$2.65 to $5.05/oz

Plot Roasting

Malawo Sidama Ethiopia

Expect Yuzu, Nectarine, and Assam Tea from this washed lot.

Sidama, ET · Washed

YuzuPeachBlack Tea
52CBI
GBP 21.00 / 7.1oz

Typical US$2.59 to $4.14/oz

Broad comparison

Plot Roasting

Flow State — Espresso

Washed lot with Apricots, Tangy Marmalade, and Honey in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Washed

ApricotOrangeHoney+1
48CBI
GBP 18.00 / 8.8oz

Typical US$2.37 to $3.79/oz

Broad comparison

Subtext Coffee Roasters2 lots
Axil Coffee Roasters1 lot
94 Celcius1 lot
94 Celcius

Othosololo - Éthiopie

Expect Orange, Blackberry, and Honey from this honey lot.

Guji, ET · Honey

OrangeBlackberryHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
CAD 30.45 / 10.6oz

Typical US$1.58 to $2.52/oz

Broad comparison

Dark Arts Coffee1 lot
Dark Arts Coffee

Blue Mushroom — Ethiopia

Dried Apricot, Fresh Blackberry, and Jasmine on a washed lot.

Sidamo, ET · Washed

ApricotBlackberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
GBP 30.00 / 8.8oz

Typical US$2.61 to $4.18/oz

Broad comparison

Assembly Coffee1 lot
Methodical Coffee1 lot
Methodical Coffee

Ethiopia, Othosololo

Honey lot with Orange, Agave, and Blackberry in the cup.

Guji, ET · Honey

MediumOrangeBlackberry
53CBI
$34.91 / 12oz

Typical $1.87 to $3.00/oz

Broad comparison

Magnolia Coffee1 lot
Magnolia Coffee

Ethiopia Keramo Adara

Natural lot with Strawberry, Milk Chocolate, and Toffee in the cup.

Yirgacheffe, ET · Natural

LightStrawberryMilk ChocolateToffee+1
Good Food 2026 roaster
52CBI
$28.00 / 12oz

Typical $1.74 to $2.79/oz

Tinker Coffee1 lot
Mr. Espresso1 lot
Mr. Espresso

Ethiopia Shantewene Natural

Natural lot with Strawberry, Guava, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.

Sidama, ET · Natural

LightStrawberryGuavaLemon
49CBI
$22.00 / 12oz
Availability unconfirmed

Typical $1.53 to $2.92/oz

Limited comparison

Coffea Circulor1 lot
Bailies Coffee Roasters1 lot
Fabrica Coffee Roasters1 lot
Archived (27)
Coava Coffee

Kilenso

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

Sidamo, ET · Natural

DarkLimeLavender
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
$2.17/oz
No longer available
Sey Coffee

Hamasho

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

Sidamo, ET · Washed

JasminePeachLime
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Hamasho

Washed lot with Jasmine, Lemon Balm, and Limeade in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Washed

JasmineLemonLime
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Hamasho — Ethiopia

Washed lot with Melon, Peach, and White Florals in the cup.

Sidamo, ET · Washed

LightMelonPeachFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Quills Coffee

Ethiopia | Ardi

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

Sidama, ET · Natural

LightBlack TeaCerealStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Keramo — Ethiopia

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

Sidamo, ET · Honey

WatermelonPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.78/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Keramo - Ethiopia

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

Sidama, ET · Washed

PeachBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

2023 Keramo - Ethiopia

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

Sidamo, ET · Washed

PeachBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$2.64/oz
Out of stock
September Coffee Company

Honeysuckle Sorbet

Expect Bergamot, Honeysuckle, and Citrus from this anaerobic washed lot.

Sidamo, ET · Anaerobic Washed

LightBergamotHoneysuckleCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI
US$2.99/oz
Out of stock
Sey Coffee

Hamasho

Think Ripe Watermelon and Peach Candy.

Sidamo, ET

LightWatermelonPeachOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$3.06/oz
Out of stock
Caravan Coffee Roasters

Gatta

Cupping notes point toward Papaya, Nectarine, and Sugarcane.

Sidamo, ET

PapayaPeachSugarcane
53CBI
US$2.53/oz
Out of stock

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Green coffee from Daye Bensa

Unroasted lots that name Daye Bensa as producer, farm or co-op, in stock at green coffee sellers. Explore all green coffee.

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