Which brew method is best?

AeroPress (inverted) or filter. Both preserve the florals that define this light roast.

What does "natural process" mean?

Cherries dry whole in the sun, so fruit sugars absorb into the bean. That produces the strawberry jam and tropical fruit sweetness in the cup.

Does light roast have more caffeine?

Slightly more by weight than dark roast, because longer roasting degrades some caffeine. In a brewed cup, the difference is negligible.

Which formats are available?

Choose whole beans, ground for cafetiere, or ground for espresso.

How fresh will my coffee arrive?

Small-batch roasted and dispatched promptly. Subscribe for delivery every 2, 4, or 6 weeks.

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Basha Bekele - single origin speciality coffee beans by We Are Coffee Co

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Basha Bekele - cafetiere brew by We Are Coffee Co

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Basha Bekele - coffee origin and sourcing by We Are Coffee Co

Ethiopia, Sidama

Basha Bekele

4.4 · 42 reviews

£9.99

SINGLE ORIGIN | LIGHT ROAST | SCA 87+ Basha Bekele: Tropical fruit, strawberry jam, a floral finish Ethiopia's Sidama region at its most expressive. A light roast that lets the origin do the talking. Basha Bekele is a single-origin speciality coffee, small-...

Light Roast

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Tasting Notes

BlueberryStone FruitFloral

Acidity 80%

Body 50%

Sweetness 80%

Ethiopia, Sidama

Basha Bekele

Bensa, Sidama

Our story unfolds in the Bensa region of Sidama, Ethiopia , often considered the birthplace of coffee. Our specially chosen beans are nurtured in the Bombe Village Farm Lot #3, under the meticulous care of Basha and his family.

At elevations between 1,800 and 2,200 metres, these natural-process beans develop an extraordinary depth of fruit character. The dry Ethiopian air and careful cherry selection result in a cup bursting with blueberry and stone fruit complexity.

Full Specification

Espresso Filter (V60) Cafetiere AeroPress

18gdose

38mlyield

28-32stime

94°Ctemp

1:2.1ratio

Grind fine. Distribute and tamp evenly. Aim for a 1:2 ratio in 25-30 seconds. Adjust grind size to hit your target time.

18gdose

300mlyield

3:00-3:30time

94°Ctemp

1:16.7ratio

Grind medium. Pour in slow circular motions, total brew 3:00-3:30. Aim for an even bed at the end.

30gdose

500mlyield

4:00time

94°Ctemp

1:16.7ratio

Grind coarse. Add hot water, stir gently, wait 4:00, plunge slowly. Pour immediately.

17gdose

230mlyield

2:00time

90°Ctemp

1:13.5ratio

Grind medium-fine. Standard recipe: 17g coffee, 230ml water, brew 2:00, slow press.

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Origin: Ethiopia, Sidama, Bensa, Sidama
Roast Level: Light
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1700-1900m
Variety: Catuai, Mundo Novo

Frequently Asked Questions

How fresh is this coffee? Expand

We roast in small batches and pack quickly so your coffee arrives ready for a reliable brew.

Which grind should I choose? Expand

Choose whole bean if you grind at home, espresso for espresso machines, or cafetiere for a cafetiere or French press. Our flavoured coffees come as whole beans or one all-purpose omni grind.

How long does delivery take? Expand

Standard UK delivery is a tracked 2 to 3 working day service. Delivery options and final timing are confirmed at checkout.

Can I subscribe? Expand

Yes. Choose a subscription option on the product page to save on repeat deliveries and keep your usual coffee topped up.

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Amazing coffee beans! Been looking for a new go to for my coffee machine and these beans definitely hit the spot! Would highly recommend for anyone that loves a proper cup of coffee

This is such a good quality coffee. If you’ve ever been to Italy and sat down with a coffee this is exactly how it smells and tastes. If you pour the water slowly over the coffee while brewing you get the nice white foamy la creme forming on top which straight away indicates it’s high quality coffee. If you want to bring a piece of Italy back to your own home then this is the way to do it. Perfetto

As far as coffee goes this is a genuine all rounder. Has a nice aroma, tastes phenomenal and feel ready for the day after a cup of this. May well be my favourite, beats all of the supermarket bought coffee any day of the week

Nice little kickstart to the day with this one. A medium roast espresso blend so the flavours are pretty calm and not too overpowering. If you’re someone who loves espresso but doesn’t enjoy getting their head blown off this is perfect. I’m fairly caffeine sensitive so this worked so well with me. Definitely recommend

A dark roast but vanilla flavoured? Genuinely so good! This company infused flavours into their coffee with MCT oil so the taste isn’t ever overpowered but the smell is absolutely amazing. Such a nice coffee can’t wait to get another bag

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