Sidama Buncho, Ethiopia 250g

Sidama Buncho, Ethiopia 250g

Sidama Buncho, Ethiopia 250g

High up in the rich area of Shantawene are a collection of smallholder coffee producers within the Sidama region of Ethiopia. Roughly 940 producers here, growing coffee on small plots of land, gather their cherries to be processed at the Buncho Washing Station run by exporters, Daye Bensa.

Expect an initial floral tone to this coffee and an overall tea-like character. As it cools sweeter tones of berry become apparent, with a honey sweetness.

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Sidama Buncho

Our seasonal coffees each come with their own story, which is part of what makes them so special. Here we take a closer look at the producers behind this coffee.

The Farm

The Facts

Varietal: JARC Selection 74158 

Processing: Fully washed

Altitude: 2,260 to 2,360m

Harvesting & Processing

Social & Environmental

Producers working with the Buncho Station face a number of obstacles when growing coffee.  This includes a lack of access to electricity, water, telecommunication, and road access. In addition,
producers in the region suffer from reduced exposure to knowledge on the best coffee farming practices which can directly impact yield and quality. 

Fortunately, Daye Bensa has been working to combat these challenges, initiating their “Back to the Community” projects. So far, projects have included the building of roads to connect villages, installing
electricity transformers and supplying producers with training in coffee plantation etiquette and better agricultural practices.