This sweet and vibrant coffee comes from Gatta Farm in the Sidama region of southern Ethiopia. The farm sits at an altitude of 2120 – 2210 M.A.S.L and is surrounded by indigenous trees (many over 100 years old), waterfalls and rivers – an ideal environment for cultivating coffee. It is run by the renowned speciality coffee exporter Daye Bensa, who planted the first coffee trees on the farm in 2013. We’re loving this coffee’s ripe sweetness and clementine and peach profile, which are beautifully complemented by floral and citrus aromas.

The story

This coffee comes from approximately 940 neighboring smallholder farmers who supply cherries to Gatta Farm, alongside coffee grown on the farm itself. Located near Shantawene village in the Bensa district of Sidama, Gatta Farm is named after a waterfall that flows through its grounds.

The farm’s journey began in 2008, when Daye Bensa co-founder Mulugeta Dukamo discovered the site while managing the construction of a nearby washing station. Coffee cultivation followed, and in 2017, a processing center and drying station were established. By 2020, the farm achieved organic certification.

Gatta Farm is not only dedicated to quality coffee production but also a source of meaningful employment for the local community. Local residents are involved in planting, harvesting, and processing coffee, with women playing key roles in processing and quality control. Daye Bensa has also invested in a training facility on the farm, fostering knowledge and skills in coffee processing for both employees and the community.