RUMUDAMO ANAEROBIC WASHED: Sidama Ethiopia

This sublime Anaerobic Washed coffee comes from Daye Bensa’s Rumudamo Village Farm in Sidama, Ethiopia an origin celebrated for shaping the global reputation of Sidama coffee. The 74112 varietal is a defining feature of this site, helping Rumudamo stand out within the Daye Bensa network.

In the cup, it’s aromatic and floral, with a light, tea‑like mouthfeel that gives the profile a delicate elegance. Despite its clean and gentle texture, the coffee carries a concentrated depth of yellow‑fruit tones from start to finish.

Tasting Notes: Jasmine, Fig, Yellow Peach, Assam Black Tea, Grapefruit

Cup score:  90.25 ☕   

Our previous releases from Daye Bensa have been very popular for their fruit-forward character and crisp mouthfeel. This one is no different. Check out some of our other Daye Bensa releases: Shantawene Anaerobic, Fruit Punch and Cherry Cola. 

ABOUT DAYE BENSA - RUMUDAMO VILLAGE FARM

Daye Bensa’s Rumudamo Village Farm is one of the standout sites within the Daye Bensa Coffee network, a company founded by brothers Assefa and Mulugeta Dukamo and known for shaping the global reputation of Sidama coffee. Located in the high‑elevation Arbegona district—reaching roughly 2,200 meters above sea level—the Rumudamo station works with more than 600 smallholder farmers who cultivate a mix of local heirloom varieties and JARC selections such as 74112.

The site has become especially well‑known for its exceptional cup quality, earning multiple top placements in the 2020 Ethiopia Cup of Excellence, including 2nd, 3rd, and 8th place. Since its beginnings in 1996, Daye Bensa has expanded to dozens of washing stations and dry mills while investing heavily in farmer support, second payments, and community projects like schools throughout the Sidama region. Rumudamo stands as a reflection of that long‑term commitment to quality, traceability, and community‑driven coffee production.

TRANSPARENCY REPORT

☠️ Single Origin from Ethiopia

☠️ Region: Rumudamo, Sidama

☠️ Producer: Daye Bensa

☠️ Farm: Daye Bensa - Rumudamo Village

☠️ Roast: Light/Medium

☠️ Brew: Filter and Espresso

☠️ Varietal: 74112

☠️ Process: Anaerobic Washed

☠️ Cup Score: 90.25

☠️ Tasting notes:

• Jasmine
• Fig
• Yellow Peach
• Assam Black Tea
• Grapefruit

☠️ Altitude: 2100 masl

☠️ Whole Bean