Bensa Segera, Ethiopia

Nestled in the highlands of Sidama, Ethiopia, at 2,100 meters above sea level, the Bensa Logita Washing Station is surrounded by the lush landscapes of Segera village. Operated by Moplaco since 2017, the station works closely with local smallholder farmers, transforming their carefully harvested cherries into exceptional coffees. At the heart of this journey is Heleanna Georgalis, a fourth-generation coffee producer whose passion for quality, innovation, and experimentation continues her family's remarkable coffee legacy.

This Grade 1 Ethiopian coffee is a carefully selected lot, crafted using the delicate honey processing method. After removing the outer skin of the coffee cherry, the naturally sweet mucilage is left on the beans as they slowly dry on raised African beds. This careful approach brings together the floral elegance and clarity of washed Ethiopian coffees with the rich sweetness and fruit-forward complexity of natural processing, creating a beautifully expressive cup.

Expect a vibrant and elegant cup with delicate herbal notes of sage, layered with the sweetness of dried fruits and raisins. Juicy blueberry notes add a refreshing brightness, while a smooth, rounded body brings everything together. As the coffee cools, its natural sweetness becomes even more pronounced, revealing new layers of complexity with every sip.