£18.00 GBP
Hamasho is an area well known for its exquisite coffee. It is a highland found in the Southern Area of Sidama Region. Hamasho means a serpent in Sidama language, and the coffee in the area is well known for its high quality.
Daye Bensa was established in 1996, beginning its journey producing and supplying coffee. By 2006, they began exporting high quality coffee for the global market. They worked over the years to improve and automate their systems and procedures in order to expand and by 2020 they were recognised by Cup of Excellence, with their Shantawene lot winning 7th place in COE Ethiopia. Hamasho has since placed 8th and then 2nd in 2021 and 2022.
The coffee farm is located at the heart of Shantawene Village with in 10km from Daye town in the midst of natural forest and indigenous tress which are expected to be older than 200 years. The farm is at the reachable distance to out-growers in Bombe, Shantawene and Keramo villages. It is surround by rivers one of them separating Shantawene from Bombe which runs from the hills above Karamo. To maintain natural shades and the fertility of the soil with consultancy of expertise from the ministry of agriculture various shade trees are planted in the farm. Along with out-growers’ farms it is verified as Organic, C.A.F.E PRACTICE , UTZ and Rain Forest Alliances.
DETAILS
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No coffee leaves our roastery if it is more than 7 days from the roast date. Coffee ordered for Monday dispatch may be subject to delays depending on weekend ordering patterns and roasted stock levels.
We source speciality grade coffee which is fully traceable and ethically sourced. Read more about our ethics.
TIPS
All our coffee beans are roasted fresh and are best consumed within 6 weeks of roast date. Always reseal in our airtight bag and store at ambient temperature.
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