Bensa Setamo

Ethiopia · Sidama, Bensa, SetamoArabicaWashed

Bensa Setamo is an unroasted green coffee from Ethiopia. A washed Arabica profile from Bensa–Setamo combining orange-marmalade and lemon notes with a tea-like structure. Sweetness and herbal nuances continue into a clean finish.

Country: Ethiopia
Region: Sidama, Bensa, Setamo
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Washed
Varyete: Heirloom
Altitude: 2000–2300 m
Main Harvest: October–January

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Orange, Black Tea, Lemon
Acidity: 4/5 · High
Body: 3/5 · Medium
Sweetness: 4/5 · High
Finish: A sweet, lingering finish with orange and black tea.

Applications

Recommended for orange, lemon and black-tea definition in filter coffee, and citrus brightness with a sweet finish in espresso.

Filter / Pour Over: 5/5
Espresso: 4/5
Cold Brew: 3/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a light-to-medium roast for aromatic clarity and fruit sweetness. Reduce heat input gradually after drying and finish with a short, controlled development after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 202 °C
Turning Point: 1:30, 85 °C
Drying End: 4:30, 150 °C
First Crack: 8:45, 196 °C
Finish: 10:10, 204 °C
Development: 1:25, 13.9%

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Sidama

Ethiopia · Sidama · Washed85% Match

Compare Sidama with Bensa Setamo for their citrus-and-tea balance. It offers a route from orange-and-lemon-led filter coffee towards a recipe with more floral notes.

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Guji Washed

Ethiopia · Guji · Washed80% Match

Try Guji Washed when combining Bensa Setamo’s citrus and black tea with floral notes. It is a close alternative when staying within that flavour family in filter coffee.

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Cusco

Peru · Cusco · Washed75% Match

Consider Cusco when moving from Bensa Setamo towards filter coffee led by peach and brown sugar. Black tea provides the link between the two.

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