Ethiopia Sidama Bensa Sagara Hechi Natural G1 - (Espresso) | Coffee Bean | Medium Roast

🌱 Origin & Producer

This lot is grown in Hechi Village, located in the Bensa district of the Sidama Region — one of Ethiopia’s most respected high-altitude coffee zones. The area sits at ~2,100 meters, where cooler temperatures and slow cherry maturation produce exceptional fruit density and clarity.

The cherries are cultivated by smallholder farmers, many of whom maintain traditional garden-style farms intercropped with shade trees, enset (false banana), and indigenous flora. These farmers deliver ripe cherries to the Sagara collection point, which is part of the well-known Daye Bensa network — an award-winning producer/exporter recognized for quality consistency, traceability, and sustainable community development.

🧪 Processing

This is a Natural Process (Dry Process) Grade 1 lot. Only fully ripe cherries are hand-sorted before being dried whole on raised African beds.
During drying, cherries are turned frequently to ensure uniform dehydration, prevent mold, and develop a clean fruit profile.

The natural process in Bensa is known for producing coffees with:

• High aroma intensity

• Jammy sweetness

• Distinct berry and tropical fruit character

• Silky, clean finish

The high elevation (2,100 MASL) helps slow down fermentation, resulting in refined sweetness and better flavor separation compared to lower-altitude naturals.

☕ Tasting Notes

Aroma: Berry, mango, peach, orange peel
First Sip: Juicy strawberry → sweet peach → ripe mango
Mid-Palate: Balanced tropical sweetness, clean stonefruit clarity
Finish: Lingering orange peel with a warm, caramel-toffee sweetness

Overall Profile:
A lively, fruit-forward Sidama natural with a soft, syrupy texture. Bright yet delicate, with a beautiful balance between juicy acidity and candy-like sweetness.

Farm Info

The coffee is produced by smallholders surrounding Hechi Village (Sagara Kebele) in the Bensa highlands. Farms here typically range from 0.5 to 3 hectares, planted with traditional Ethiopian heirloom varieties grown under natural shade.

This micro-region is supported by Daye Bensa, founded by brothers Asefa and Mulugeta Dukamo. Daye Bensa works with 50,000–70,000 outgrower farmers across Sidama, providing:

• Access to quality-controlled processing stations

• Premium payments for ripe cherry

• Second payments (bonuses) after export

• Community development projects (including building local schools)

• Training in sustainable farming and selective harvesting

Hechi/Sagara’s terroir is characterised by:

• Volcanic soil rich in nutrients

• High rainfall

• Cool mountain climate

• Dense shade canopy

• Slow cherry maturation

All of this contributes to its signature cup: vibrant fruit, floral nuance, and refined sweetness.

📦 Details

• Country: Ethiopia

• Region: Sidama → Bensa → Hechi Village (Sagara Kebele)

• Altitude: 2,100 MASL

• Variety: Ethiopian Heirloom

• Process: Natural (Dry Process), Grade 1

Grind Size

Ground (FINE): Moka pot

Ground (Medium): V60 Filter, Aeropress, Chemex, drip coffee

Ground (Coarse): French Press/Cold Brew

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