Coffee Beans - BEZA - Yirgachefe

Origin

• 🇪🇹 Ethiopia· Yirgacheffe

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  50
• Comforting
  45
• Bold
  25
• Clean
  25
• Funky
  20

Beza – Specialty Coffee from Yirgacheffe , Ethiopia Beza is a bold and aromatic specialty coffee, sourced directly from the legendary coffee region of Yirgacheffe in southern Ethiopia. Sustainably produced and roasted in Denmark, Beza showcases everything we value: quality, fairness, and transparency. We work through direct trade partnerships with smallholderSmallholderA farmer growing coffee on a small family plot — often under two hectares. Most of the world's coffee is grown this way, typically pooled at cooperatives or washing stations. farmers, ensuring fair prices and long-term impact. Every cup of Beza supports the people and communities who grow this incredible coffee. This is a naturally processed coffee, meaning it is sun-driedNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. with the fruit still on the bean. This traditional method brings out a rich, fruity profile and boosts aroma intensity. In Beza, you’ll taste bold notes of dried berries, hints of citrus, and warm spice. It is full-bodied, complex, and has a smooth, lasting finish. The sweetness is deep and intense, balanced by bright acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. and a rich mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method.. Beza is one of the most aromatic coffees in our range. From the moment you open the bag, you’ll notice a vibrant berry aroma with layers of spice. These scents reflect the unique soil, climate, and processing of Yirgacheffe. The altitude and terroirTerroirBorrowed from wine: the way a place — soil, altitude, climate, even neighboring crops — expresses itself in the cup, independent of variety and process. create ideal conditions for growing distinctive, high-quality coffee. The beans are hand-picked, naturally dried on raised beds, and carefully monitored throughout the process. Yirgacheffe is one of Ethiopia’s most famous coffee regions. Located in the country’s southern highlands, it is known for its lush landscape, rich biodiversity, and ancient coffee-growing traditions. Altitudes range from 1,800 to 2,200 meters above sea level. These high elevations help develop the coffee’s complex flavor by slowing down cherry ripening. Cooler air, steady rainfall, and fertile volcanic soil all play a role in creating truly exceptional beans. Beza is made from heirloomHeirloom (Ethiopia)A catch-all label for Ethiopia's thousands of indigenous, largely uncatalogued coffee varieties — used when a lot's exact genetics are unknown. Arabica varieties that are indigenous to Ethiopia. These wild-growing strains have evolved naturally over centuries and are cultivated using low-impact, sustainable meth