Godshot Espresso

Buze Besha is a woman producer who runs her farm in the Bensa district of the Sidama region. Buze and her husband have owned 4.5 hectares of land for 20 years and are known for their organic farming and the large quantity of Grade 1 coffee they produce. They harvest the cherries with meticulous care at the ideal time to ensure delicate flavors and high clarity in the cup. They then process the coffee on site. At peak harvest time, the farm hires up to 48 seasonal workers, helping to create labor and value in the region.

The Sidama Region is recognized worldwide, because it is probably where the first Arabica plants in the world originated. The high altitudes, rich soil and climate are all perfectly suited for coffee production, making it one of the regions most renowned for the quality of its coffees with a fruity and floral profile. All of this contributes to a significant coffee industry in the region, supporting thousands of jobs in the local economy.

Variety 74110 comes from a “mother tree” in the village of Bishari, located in the growing region of Oromia. It was selected specifically for its resistance to Coffee Fruit Disease (a disease affecting plants caused by bacteria) and its high harvest yield. The plant is small and compact and has small, dense grains.

The coffee is first washed and then left to ferment for 24 to 72 hours, before being completely pulped and dried on raised beds for 10 to 15 days.