Ethiopian Odaco

Description About this Coffee Odaco Natural Lot is named to honour the cultural heritage of Shantawene, Sidama. “Odaco” refers to a significant tree in the village, under which the local community gathers to resolve conflicts — a long-standing tradition that symbolises unity and wisdom across generations. Similar practices exist throughout Ethiopia, such as the “Oda” tree among the Oromo people. The cherries for this lot are sourced from 563 Daye Bensa member farmers across the Shantawene area, as well as directly from our Gatta Farm. Situated at 1920–2020 meters above sea level, Gatta Farm lies in the heart of Shantawene Village, surrounded by natural forest, rivers, and century-old indigenous trees that provide ideal shade and biodiversity for coffee cultivation. The farm was originally discovered and developed by co-founder Mulugeta Dukamo, with coffee planting beginning in 2013 and processing operations commencing in 2017. The extended maturation period at this altitude allows for slow cherry development, producing dense, flavour-rich beans. After careful handpicking, cherries are dried naturally on raised beds for 14–18 days under carefully controlled conditions. Plantation, harvesting, and processing work is primarily carried out by local residents, with women playing a key role in quality control and processing. The result is a beautifully clean and complex cup, showcasing notes of sweetness, passionfruit, strawberry, bright acidity, and a creamy body, reflecting both the unique terroir of Shantawene and the dedication of the farming community. Daye Bensa’s Gatta Farm isn’t only a farm, it consists of a drying station, a lodge and a training facility. During harvesting season, the drying station becomes active and also offers accommodations for employees or trainees until the training has ended. The training facility offers training in coffee processing for interested individuals. Coffee Grade: Fw Gr. 1 Varietal: Ethiopian Heirloom Processing: Natural Altitude: 1920 – 2020 Meters Above Sea Level Producer: Daye Bensa Region: Bensa, Sidama, Shantawene Village Grade 1 Grades in Ethiopia depend on visual inspection for defects and on cup quality. Grade 1 is considered the highest quality coffee. Grade 1 and 2 are considered specialty coffee, grades 3-9 are classified as commercial coffee. Grade 1 is free of cup faults and taints and has zero quakers. Coffee in Ethiopia While Ethiopia is famous as coffee’s birthplace, today it remains a specialty coffee