Basha Bekele | Single Origin

Strawberry, Grape Jelly, Blueberry, Floral

Origin | Sidamo Bombe, Ethiopia
Variety | 74112, Ethiopian Heirloom
Process | Natural
Elevation | 2200-2400 masl
Producer | Basha Bekele
Roast | Light

Basha Bekele has been involved with coffee since childhood, growing up with his family’s coffee traditions. He inherited his farm from his grandfather and has been dedicated to producing high-quality coffee since 2018. In 2019, he joined the Buriso Small Farming Group and began exploring export opportunities. By 2022, Basha decided to form his own group, known as Basha Group, comprising a few small farmers. As one of the younger members, he embraced technology, using platforms like Facebook and Telegram to learn about coffee and apply best practices in his processing work.

Basha is proactive in listening to advice from coffee professionals and implementing their recommendations, which has significantly improved the quality of his coffee. His farm benefits from the region’s high altitudes, which exceed 2000 meters above sea level, contributing to the production of high-quality coffee. The Sidama region, where his farm is located, is renowned for its optimal growing conditions. Coffee trees are grown intercropped with fruits and shaded by semi-forest cover, enhancing the coffee’s flavor profile.

The small-holder producers in Basha’s group are well-supported and motivated under his leadership. They sell their coffee directly to buyers like Falcon. Additionally, Basha’s group has been connected with COQUA Trading through our Addis Office, which manages milling and export documentation for smallholders. The coffees produced by Basha Group are known for their diverse cup profiles, ranging from spicy and fruity to juicy with undertones of pineapple and floral notes.