DAYE BENSA COFFEE

Background

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"Boon" also defined as a blessing, a timely benefit, or something that brings value and support when it is needed most.

For generations, coffee has been exactly that for the communities of Sidama. More than a crop, it is a source of livelihood, opportunity, and continuity—supporting farming families, sustaining local economies, and connecting communities through a shared tradition.

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Like its name, Boon is a reminder that coffee can be a blessing—bringing people together, supporting livelihoods, and creating meaningful connections from origin to cup.

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Community Lot​

Community lots are sourced from smallholder farmers surrounding a single washing station, capturing the shared character of a community.

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Boon at Bona Kike Station

Boon is our Community Lot sourced from smallholder farmers surrounding Bona area in Sidama Bensa. The coffee is processed at Bona Kike Station, located in the highlands of Bona at elevations ranging from 2,100 to 2,300 meters above sea level. The coffee station was founded in 2002, Bona Kike offers an ideal environment for producing and processing high-quality coffee.

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Boon Daye Bensa – Natural

Score: 86
Processing: Natural
Selection: Community Lots
Sourcing Area: Sidama / Bensa / Bona
Processing Station: Dadahe Daguche

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Boon Daye Bensa – Washed

Score: 86
Processing: Washed
Selection: Community Lots
Sourcing Area: Sidama / Bensa / Bona
Processing Station: Dadahe Daguche

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Boon Daye Bensa is a reflection of the role coffee plays within the Sidama community. By bringing together coffees from dedicated smallholder farmers around a single station, it captures the shared commitment to quality, sustainability, and tradition that defines the region.

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