Hochlandblüte Organic Coffee Ethiopia Sidamo, Washed
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Hochlandblüte Organic Coffee Ethiopia Sidamo, Washed
Hochlandblüte Organic Coffee Ethiopia Sidamo, Washed
Hochlandblüte Organic Coffee Ethiopia Sidamo, Washed
Filter coffee · Single Origin · Ethiopia

Hochlandblüte

A washed organic coffee from Shantawene in the Bensa district, Sidamo. Clear, floral and tidy. From the same producer whose coffee placed 7th in the first Ethiopian Cup of Excellence in 2020.

★★★★★ 4.5 · 6 reviews
FloralFruityRed berriesCherry

Natur Bohne Bio Kaffee

Single Origin
SCA Score 85
Flavour profile Floral / fruity Dark chocolate
Roast level Medium, Omniroast
Acidity Medium
Body light
Contents
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Grind size
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£12.00 GBPUnit price (£48.00  per  kg)
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Taste & Details
The taste Floral, Fruity, Red berries, Cherry
SCA Score 85
Bean Type Arabica
Varieties Heirloom (Ethiopian heirloom varieties)
Origin Ethiopia
Altitude 1,900 m - 2,400 m
Harvest Time December 2025
Farmer Daye Bensa (founders: brothers Asefa & Mulugeta Dukamo) + outgrower community from the villages Shantawene, Karamo & Bombe
Process Washed
Perfect for Filter coffee, Espresso, Café Crema, Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, French press, moka pot, portafilter, automatic machine
Bean profile

One farm, one variety, carefully roasted.

EU organic · DE-ÖKO-007
SpeciesArabica
VarietyHeirloom (Ethiopian heirloom varieties)
OriginEthiopia
Altitude1,900 m - 2,400 m
ProcessingWashed
HarvestDecember 2025
Roast levelMedium, Omniroast
SCA score85
What makes this coffee special

Clean, floral, well-defined

Floral on the first sip, followed by bright fruit with notes of red berries and cherry, finishing clean and sweet. A washed Ethiopian that lets the flavors stand individually instead of melding them into a compote.

The Daye Bensa farm is located at 1,900 to 2,217 meters, the affiliated outgrower families cultivate plots between 2,000 and 2,400 meters. The higher the altitude, the more slowly the cherry ripens and the more time it has to build sweetness and complexity.

FloralFruityRed berriesCherry

Aromas are natural flavor associations from green coffee and roasting. Nothing is added to the coffee.

A good fit if you …

  • you like clean, floral coffees with individually discernible flavors
  • you drink pour-over and like to work with recipes
  • you are looking for a modern, bright espresso
  • you want a cappuccino that tastes of bright fruit rather than chocolate
  • you want to know which village your coffee comes from

Probably not if you …

  • you are used to a strong, dark, chocolatey espresso. Then choose Hornisgrinde or Ätna
  • you want the full fruit power of a Natural. Then choose Hochlandjuwel
  • you generally avoid acidity
The people behind the coffee

Who grows your coffee, with names and faces.

We buy in small lots and know the producers whose coffee we roast.

Ethiopia

Daye Bensa (founders: brothers Asefa & Mulugeta Dukamo) + outgrower community from the villages Shantawene, Karamo & Bombe

Hochlandblüte comes from Daye Bensa Coffee in the village of Shantawene, Bensa district, Sidamo. The brothers Asefa and Mulugeta Dukamo founded the company in 2006. Mulugeta's task from the beginning was the construction and expansion of the washing stations, in other words exactly the processing step to which this coffee owes its clarity.

In addition to its own farm, Daye Bensa works with outgrower families from the villages of Shantawene, Karamo and Bombe, who deliver their cherries to the washing stations. In Shantawene the majority of people work in coffee cultivation, including many women. Each year the highest quality farmers from each village are awarded certificates and cash prizes, an incentive that ends up directly in the cup.

A Shantawene lot from this farm placed 7th at the Cup of Excellence in Ethiopia in 2020 among more than 1,400 coffees entered.

The award applies to a competition lot from the year 2020, not to our batch. It shows the level at which work is done there.

How to get the most out of it

The same bean tastes different with every preparation. Here are the parameters we use to brew it ourselves.

Hochlandblüte Espresso

Espresso
Dose
17–18 g
Yield
34–43 g (1:2 to 1:2.5)
Grind
fine
Temperature
93–94 °C
Time
27–30 s

Reference setup: La Marzocco Linea Mini with Mazzer Philos. Water quality: total hardness 4 °dH, alkalinity 3 °dH.

Highland blossom

Filterkaffee
Dose
15 g for 240 ml or 20 g for 320 ml (1:16)
Water
240 ml
Grind
Medium-fine
Temperature
93–94 °C
Time
2:30–3:00 min

Pour-over Hario V60. Water quality: total hardness 4 °dH, alkalinity 3 °dH.

Vollautomat
Dose
10–11 g
Yield
28–31 g
Temperature
93–94 °C

Strength medium, temperature high. If your machine only allows a smaller cup volume, set the coffee dose smaller as well. Otherwise the coffee will be too strong.

Cappuccino
Dose
8–9 g in the single basket
Yield
17–19 g
Milk
125–135 g
Milk temperature
60–65 °C

Cup 150 to 180 ml, 1 to 2 cm foam. Start with cold milk in the jug and do not froth above 70 °C, otherwise the sweetness is lost. For oat drink: use the barista version, the regular one curdles when frothing.

Café Crème
Dose
12–14 g
Yield
120–140 g (1:10)
Grind
medium, coarser than espresso
Temperature
93–94 °C
Time
25–30 s

Latte Macchiato
Dose
8–9 g in the single basket
Yield
17–19 g
Milk
195–215 ml
Milk temperature
60–65 °C

Glass 300 to 400 ml. Start with cold milk in the jug and do not froth above 70 °C, otherwise the sweetness is lost. For oat drink: use the barista version, the regular one curdles when frothing.

French Press Espresso

French Press
Dose
40 g
Water
750 ml
Yield
750 ml
Temperature
93 °C
Time
3 min

40 g for 750 ml yields three cups of 250 ml each. After one minute stir the crust, at three minutes press slowly and decant immediately.

Single origin · Ethiopia

Where this coffee comes from

We buy in small lots and know the producers whose coffee we roast.

Ethiopia

Daye Bensa (founders: brothers Asefa & Mulugeta Dukamo) + outgrower community from the villages Shantawene, Karamo & Bombe

ArabicaWashed1,900 m - 2,400 m
Origin
Ethiopia
Altitude
1,900 m - 2,400 m
Processing
Washed
Harvest
December 2025
Transparency

From green coffee to your bag, every step verifiable.

We have the green coffee analyzed and roast it ourselves. All values here belong to the batch you order.

Vöhringen, Black Forest
Roasted in Vöhringen, Black Forest
More about the roastery →
  1. 1
    Green coffee · intake analysis

    Checked before a bean goes into the roaster

    Each batch comes with lab values from the importer. We present them here unchanged.

    85score
  2. 2
    Roasting · Vöhringen

    Gentle rather than fast

    A roast in which the delicate aromas come to the fore. Large roasteries roast hotter and shorter, which darkens the bean and strips its nuances.

    bis 220 °CRoast temperature
    10 to 15 minRoast time
    Medium, OmniroastRoast level
  3. 3
    Freshness · filling

    Your bag is only filled just before shipping

    Until you order, the roast batch is stored sealed in bulk packaging. The roast date is printed on each package.

    10–14 daysResting time, then at its best
    around 4 monthsBest within
    On the bagRoast date
    Before shippingFilling
Customer reviews

What customers say about Hochlandblüte Organic Coffee Ethiopia Sidamo, Washed

In short Summary from 6 reviews

Äthiopischer Kaffee, der von Kunden als „elegant“ und „sehr lecker“ mit niedrigem Säuregehalt gelobt wird. Kunden beschreiben ausgewogene Aromen von Schokolade, Nüssen, Süße und angenehmer Bitterkeit. Einige Käufer bevorzugen eher fruchtige/saure Profile und schlagen Alternativen zu ähnlichen Preisen vor.

Der beste Espresso, den ich je getrunken habe! Ausgewogen mit Schokolade, Nüssen, Süße und angenehmer Bitterkeit.Elegante Bohnen, auch Freunde sind beeindruckt!Hocharomatisch, intensives Aroma, niedriger Säuregehalt. Einfach ein Genuss
★★★★★

Elegante Bohnen

Elegante Bohnen, auch Freunde sind angetan!

V
VolkerVerified purchase
★★★★★

Sensationell als Espresso und Cappuccino

Bester Espresso, den ich jemals getrunken habe!

Angefangen habe ich vor ein paar Jahren mit meiner eigenen Siebträgermaschine und den klassischen italienischen Röstungen. Mittlerweile hab ich mich mehr an die Spezialitäten Kaffees vorgetastet. Der Hochlandblüte ist dabei mein absoluter Favorit, in jeglicher Hinsicht balanciert. Ich schmecke dabei Schokolade, Nuss, Süße, Säure und etwas angenehme Bitterkeit. Auch nach dem Trinken bleibt ein sehr angenehmes Mundgefühl bestehen, Top!

P
Philip GrafVerified purchase
★★★★★

Hoch aromatisch, intensiver Geruch, säurearm. Einfach ein grnuss

P
Petra SchneiderVerified purchase
★★★★★

Sehr lecker und

Sehr lecker und säurearm

A
AnonymVerified purchase
★★★★★

Sehr gut

Der schmeckt sehr lecker

A
AnonymVerified purchase
★★★★★
Original in English

Italian style of coffee with little flavour of fruits

Italian style of coffee with little flavour of fruits. Personally, I like more acid/ fruity taste of espresso. For the same price, it is possible to by much better coffees such as La Boheme or Kmen.

Z
Zdenek ProkopVerified purchase
Questions & answers

What customers ask about Hochlandblüte

If your question is not listed, write to us. We reply personally, usually on the same business day.

Ask your own question →
What does washed processing mean?

In washed processing the pulp is removed shortly after harvest, the remaining mucilage is fermented in tanks, then the bean is washed and dried. Because the fruit is removed early, you taste the coffee itself: variety, soil, altitude. The flavors stand individually, not as a compote. This is exactly how Hochlandblüte differs from our Ethiopian Natural Hochlandjuwel. More on this in our article Acidity in Coffee.

Why is this coffee expensive to buy?

Hand picking on steep slopes, separate lot handling instead of mixing, washed processing with controlled fermentation and drying on beds: each of these steps costs labor time that does not occur with anonymous commodity coffee. The difference in the cup is in clarity, not power, and it shows most clearly in the pour-over.

How fresh is the coffee when it arrives?

We roast in Vöhringen and only fill your bag immediately before shipping. Until then the roast batch is stored sealed in bulk packaging. The roast date is printed on every package. After 10 to 14 days of resting the sweetness and body are just right, after that the coffee remains aromatic for about four months.

Whole bean or ground?

Both. In addition to whole bean we grind on request for portafilter (fine), drip coffee maker, moka pot or French Press (coarse). Freshly ground tastes best, ground coffee loses aroma faster.

What package sizes are available?

250 g and 500 g, most varieties also as 1 kg. The larger the package, the cheaper the price per kilo. We display the price per kilo directly at the size selection.

Is the coffee really organic?

Yes. All our coffees are EU organic certified, Naturgold and Naturharmonie are additionally Demeter certified. The responsible organic control body is shown on each product page in the bean profile, together with the note non-EU agriculture.

Can I get the coffee on a subscription?

Yes. With a subscription you save 10 % compared to a single order. You set delivery frequency and quantity directly at purchase.

Packaging

Organic packaging made from renewable raw materials

Bio-based PLA film made from sugarcane or corn starch instead of petroleum, FSC® paper, manufactured in the EU. Protects against UV, oxygen and moisture, and is resealable after opening.

OK biobasedFSC® paperMade in EU
  • Degassing valve Lets CO₂ out, no oxygen in.
  • Resealable Hygienically sealed once, then resealable with a zipper.
  • Light protection Laboratory tested, even for high UV protection requirements.
  • Roast date Is printed on every package. Filled only before shipping.
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Äthiopischer Kaffee, der von Kunden als „elegant“ und „sehr lecker“ mit niedrigem Säuregehalt gelobt wird. Kunden beschreiben ausgewogene Aromen von Schokolade, Nüssen, Süße und angenehmer Bitterkeit. Einige Käufer bevorzugen eher fruchtige/saure Profile und schlagen Alternativen zu ähnlichen Preisen vor.

  • Der beste Espresso, den ich je getrunken habe! Ausgewogen mit Schokolade, Nüssen, Süße und angenehmer Bitterkeit.
  • Elegante Bohnen, auch Freunde sind beeindruckt!
  • Hocharomatisch, intensives Aroma, niedriger Säuregehalt. Einfach ein Genuss
  • 5 stars: 3 (50%)
  • 4 stars: 3 (50%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
Z
Zdenek Prokop
Italian style of coffee with little flavour of fruits

Italian style of coffee with little flavour of fruits. Personally, I like more acid/ fruity taste of espresso. For the same price, it is possible to by much better coffees such as La Boheme or Kmen.

V
Volker
Elegante Bohnen

Elegante Bohnen, auch Freunde sind angetan!

A
Anonym
Sehr lecker und

Sehr lecker und säurearm

A
Anonym
Sehr gut

Der schmeckt sehr lecker

P
Philip Graf
Sensationell als Espresso und Cappuccino

Bester Espresso, den ich jemals getrunken habe!

Angefangen habe ich vor ein paar Jahren mit meiner eigenen Siebträgermaschine und den klassischen italienischen Röstungen. Mittlerweile hab ich mich mehr an die Spezialitäten Kaffees vorgetastet. Der Hochlandblüte ist dabei mein absoluter Favorit, in jeglicher Hinsicht balanciert. Ich schmecke dabei Schokolade, Nuss, Süße, Säure und etwas angenehme Bitterkeit. Auch nach dem Trinken bleibt ein sehr angenehmes Mundgefühl bestehen, Top!

P
Petra Schneider

Hoch aromatisch, intensiver Geruch, säurearm. Einfach ein grnuss