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Microregion guide

Bensa

벤사

A highland coffee origin in Sidama. The Bensa anaerobic natural lot emphasizes berries and chocolate.

Also known as: Benesa · Sidama Bensa

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  1. Microregion · BensaShantawene산타웨네A coffee-growing village in Bensa, Sidama, served by Gafisse and Shantawene stations.Recorded flavors · Jasmine · Mango · Strawberry · Lemon
  2. Microregion · BensaMurago무라고A coffee-growing village in Bensa, Sidama, with multiple producers and processing sites.Recorded flavors · Orange · Tangerine · Floral · Berries
  3. Microregion · BensaBombe봄베A growing village in Bensa, Sidama, with coffee produced by Faysel Abdosh and smallholders.Recorded flavors · Mandarin · Strawberry · Elderberry
  4. Microregion · BensaHamasho하마쇼A highland village in Bensa, Sidama, producing village-separated coffee lots.Recorded flavors · Peach · Floral
  5. Microregion · BensaAlo알로Coffee-growing locality of Alo, with production and processing by Tamiru Tadesse / Alo Main Station.Recorded flavors · Blackberry · Orange · Grapefruit
  6. Microregion · BensaChilaka칠라카Coffee-growing locality of Chilaka, with production and processing by Tamiru Tadesse / Alo Coffee.Recorded flavors · Pear · Peach · Lavender
  7. Microregion · BensaKokose코코세Coffee-growing locality of Kokose, with production and processing by Basha Bekele.Recorded flavors · Citrus zest · White blossom · Nectarine · Mango · Forest berries
  8. Microregion · BensaGonjobe곤조베Coffee-growing locality of Gonjobe, with production and processing by Basha Bekele.Recorded flavors · Raspberry · Red berries

Place and growing environment

Shantawene station receives coffee from farms around Shantawene, Maketa, Bombe and Chilaka.

Recorded flavors

  • 01Berries
  • 02Chocolate

Processing

Washed · Natural · Anaerobic natural

Grown varieties

Ethiopian local landraces · JARC selections · JARC 74110 · JARC 74112 · 74158 · Setami · Mekicho · Heirloom · Ethiopian heirloom · 74118

74110

A Jimma Agricultural Research Center selection for coffee berry disease resistance.

Lineage
Selected from wild populations in 1974 and approved for release in 1979.
Growing conditions
Characterized by compact trees and small cherries.
Sources

74112

A coffee berry disease-resistant selection from Jimma Agricultural Research Center.

Lineage
Developed through the 1974 collection and selection program, with release approved in 1979.
Growing conditions
A cultivated selection with compact stature and small cherries.
Sources

JARC 74158

An Arabica selection released by Ethiopia's Jimma research centre.

Growing conditions
Classified in the compact-canopy group in research trials.
Traits
September's Elto natural lot shows blackberry, raspberry and a light body.
Sources

Ethiopian heirloom

A collective trade term encompassing diverse Ethiopian coffee populations.

Sources

Lot details

  1. Keramo

    Keramo smallholders — processed at Shantawene Washing Station

    Keramo, Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia · Harvest December 2021 – January 2022

    Sources
    Variety · process
    74110 · 74158 · Setami · MekichoWashed
    Tasting notes
    Concord grape · Darjeeling · Dragon fruit

  2. Shantawene Gafisse

    Assefa Dukamo Korma — Shantawene Gafisse Station

    Shantawene Village, Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia · Harvest December 2025 – February 2026

    Sources
    Variety · process
    HeirloomNatural
    Tasting notes
    Bergamot · Milk chocolate · Tropical fruit

  3. Basha Bekele Badigalo

    Basha Bekele — Badigalo

    Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia · Harvest December 2025

    Sources
    Variety · process
    74158Honey
    Tasting notes
    Kiwi · Orange blossom · Guava
Sources