Ethiopia, Daye Bensa Natural

We're excited to offer a new sun-dried natural from Daye Bensa to complement our washed process lot. Tasting differently processed lots from the same producer is always a fascinating experience; by using the same varieties, terroir, and climate, we can isolate the unique flavors that result from processing alone. In the washed process, the fruit of the coffee cherry is removed (known as "de-pulping") before fermenting the seeds in water tanks. This process often creates a brighter acidity and 'cleaner' flavor profile with more structure. In the sun-dried natural process, however, the fruit is allowed to dry directly on the seed, which bakes fruit acids and sugars into the seed, resulting in more berry and fruit flavors in the cup. We highly encourage you to try both lots side-by-side in order to experience the enormous difference processing methods play in the flavor of the coffee.

Need your order ground?

Yes— we can grind it for you! 

Drop us a note at checkout requesting ground coffee, and include your preferred brew method and brew time. 

This will help us dial in the perfect grind size for you.

The coffee is ground on our top of the line Mahlkönig EK43, which produces spectacular grind evenness and helps your coffee extract more fully and consistently.

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Shipping Schedule

We roast on Monday and Tuesday and ship USPS priority. Orders placed after Tuesday will be filled immediately if we have the coffee on hand. Otherwise, your order will be roasted & shipped the following week.