We’re excited to introduce a new coffee from Sidama, Ethiopia, as part of our premium line.

Daye Bensa Coffee, led by Kenan Dukamo, is an exporter with an impressive track record—earning six top 10 placements in the Cup of Excellence between 2020 and 2022.

This lot is a natural process coffee that has undergone an extended 190-hour anaerobic fermentation, resulting in a remarkably diverse flavor profile. The cup is reminiscent of a mixed fruit juice, with notes of berries, passion fruit, grapes, and tropical fruits coming together in a vibrant expression.

While the flavor is bold and impactful, it remains exceptionally clean, with a light, black tea–like quality characteristic of Ethiopian coffees, creating a beautifully balanced cup.

With its rich and expressive aromatics, this coffee is also highly recommended enjoyed cold—refreshing and easy to drink.

AboutDaye Bensa Coffee

Founded by Assefa Dukamo in 1996. A locally owned exporting company based in Sidama, sourcing coffee cherries from over 2,500 smallholder farmers and operating 71 washing stations.

Between 2020 and 2022, they achieved six top 10 placements in the Cup of Excellence, highlighting their consistent commitment to quality. In recent years, they have also expanded into Guji and Yirgacheffe.

With a focus on sustainability in both quality and production efficiency, they have developed and implemented proprietary software that enables integrated management of traceability, quality, and production.

Empowering farmers toward independence

Daye Bensa runs a free membership program for coffee farmers, offering various perks – bonuses, technical training, new seedlings, and even school supplies for their children.

They also offer a two-year healthcare program in which the company covered farmers’ insurance costs, allowing them to access certain medical services for free, encouraging their independence and improvement of their quality of life.

Daye Bensa also prioritizes the hiring and training of university graduates from coffee-farming families, nurturing the future generations.

Kenean Dukamo, the leader of the next generation

Kenean Assefa Dukamo, the son of the founder, is leading the expansion through their promotion and marketing. After studying computer science in the US, Kenean returned home and devoted himself to expand the specialty coffee market. He also spearheaded diverse projects to contribute to the entire industry’s growth- such as developing IT systems and enhancing the company’s content creation through professional photography, video, and writing. Kenean also opened a specialty coffee cafe in Addis Ababa and Hawassa, as well as publishing a book about Ethiopian coffee.