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ETHIOPIE | BENSA - ESPRESSO

ETHIOPIE | BENSA - ESPRESSO

Utopia Coffee

About This Coffee

This coffee is from Bensa in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, grown at approximately 1950 meters altitude. It is a fully washed coffee produced by smallholder farmers who cultivate it alongside food crops in a garden coffee system. The beans are heirloom and 74-165 varieties, sourced from producers in the Shantawane area who deliver their cherries to a local washing station. The coffee has a score of 87+ and is harvested from December to January. The flavor profile includes blackcurrant, jasmine, lychee, caramel cream, tea, and rose notes.

Origin

Sidama (Ethiopia)

Flavor Notes

Rose, Jasmine, Cassis, Litchi, Crème Caramel, Thé

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Heirloom, 74-165
UC

Utopia Coffee

Utopia Coffee is an organic specialty roastery based in Gland, on the shore of Lake Geneva between Lausanne and Geneva. Founded in 2018, the company draws on knowledge and passion developed since 2012 and holds particular attention to transparency and the excellence of its selected beans. Utopia operates the first independent barista school on the Vaud coast, alongside latte art workshops, tasting experiences, and roastery visits that have earned strong acclaim from visitors. The roasting approach is geared primarily toward filter coffee, though espresso is also part of the range, and all coffees carry organic certification. Customers have compared the quality to specialty standards found in Melbourne, Tokyo, and New York. Utopia's mission weaves together respect for people, nature, and the craft of coffee into an operation that is equal parts education and enjoyment.

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