Coffee has a medium full syrupy body, medium high citrus, malic and tartaric acids. The cup represents the maximum complexity you can expect from the best Ethiopian coffees. This coffee from the SHANTAWENE community is a micro-lot and has been called “ODAKO” to reflect the powerful culture of Shantawene, Sidama people. The coffee is sourced from 563 Daye Bensa member farmers from the SHANTAWENE area and Gatta Daye Bensa Farm. Producer 563 Smallholders of Daye Bensa Coffee. Daye Bensa is a particularly “Community” oriented business delivering additional bonus payment to the farmers based on the volume they contribute to the Micro-lots and they reward consistency year in year out. Odaco is a popular tree name in shentawene, Bensa. The Odako tree is where the SHANTAWENE community meets under the tree to resolve the conflicts in the area. There is a similar tradition in other parts of Ethiopia as well for example (in the Oromo, known locally known as ” oda “). At Daye Bensa traceability is extremely important for their micro-lots. The record-keeping book is carefully handled and separation is key to guarantee the highest level of quality.