Okoluu Natural, from Guji, Ethiopia
7 October, 2026
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Riripa Washed, from West Arsi, Ethiopia
The Riripa Washed lot comes from the Riripa Washing Station, located in Rafisa Kebele, Nensebo Woreda, in the West Arsi zone of Ethiopia. The station serves 750 smallholder farmers from surrounding communities, who deliver their cherries by donkey and horse. Their farms range from 1 to 3 hectares at elevations above 1,950 meters above sea level, where they cultivate a mix of JARC coffee varieties and local heirloom varieties.
The coffee follows a classic washed process. Red cherries are carefully hand-picked and delivered to the station, where they are de-pulped and fermented for 48 hours in open tanks. After fermentation, the coffee is washed and spread in thin layers on raised beds to dry (where it is turned every three hours during the first few days) for up to 10 – 14 days, depending on the weather.
The Heart of Sidama Coffee
The name Mitima reflects the heart and spirit of the Sidama coffee tradition—a name that speaks to the dedication woven into every stage of the coffee’s journey, from the hands that tend the trees to the care taken in processing. Like its name, Mitima is a reminder of the heart behind every harvest—the commitment, care, and connection that bring coffee from origin to cup.
Established in 1996 as producers, Daye Bensa has lived through all the turmoils that coffee growing and exporting entail in the region. Nowadays, they are a reference of excellence and resilience in Ethiopia and work with various communities of out‑growers from whom they receive cherries. They work with multiple washing stations in the Bensa, Sidama area, including some that they own. Daye Bensa is no stranger to quality and has learned how to produce high‑quality coffees: in 2020, they won 7th place in the COE, in 2021 8th place, and in 2022, 2nd place!
We are proud to partner with Daye Bensa and the farmers of Metima Station, bringing these exceptional Ethiopian lots from Sidama Bensa to your roastery.
Coffee With Added Value
At The Coffee Quest, transparency is key—If you have any questions regarding our coffees, do not hesitate to reach out! We also encourage you to review our Impact Report for an in-depth look at our sustainable sourcing practices and projects.
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