Ethiopia Velvet Berry

	SCA rating: 84
	Red Cherry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Plum
	Heirloom
	Traditional Natural
	1,900- 2,200m
	Daye Bensa
	Guji, Ethiopia

ABOUT THE COFFEE PRODUCTION

Ethiopia Velvet Berry organic coffee is produced by Daye Bensa. Their 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. It is surround by rivers. 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

COFFEE REGION

Guji is one of Ethiopia’s most renowned coffee-growing regions, known for producing bright, elegant, and fruit-forward coffees. Located in the highlands of southern Ethiopia, Guji offers ideal conditions for specialty coffee: high elevations, rich volcanic soils, traditional farming practices, and unique microclimates.

Coffees from Guji are typically known for their floral aroma, citrus brightness, and natural sweetness, often with notes of berries, stone fruit, and jasmine.

ABOUT THE PROCESS

Our coffee is harvested through manual selective picking, ensuring only ripe cherries are chosen at the perfect moment. Once received at the mill, the freshly harvested cherries undergo a careful reception and quality check before moving on to sun-drying outdoors, where they slowly develop their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.

ATTRIBUTES

• Aroma: 7.75

• Flavor: 7.50

• Acidity: 7.75

• Finish: 7.75

• Body: 7.75

• Balance: 7.75

• Overall: 7.75

• Clean Cup: 10.00

• Sweetness: 10.00

• Uniformity: 10.00

• TOTAL: 84.00

Crop year: 2025