About 500 smallholders deliver to the Agena station in Bensa, Sidama, where this washed heirloom grows at 2,380 to 2,500 meters.
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Plum, lemonade, wildflower honey
- Origin
- Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia
- Process
- Washed
- Roast
- Not specified
- Roaster
- Tandem Coffee Roasters
Roast level
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
About 500 smallholders deliver to the Agena station in Bensa, Sidama, where this washed heirloom grows at 2,380 to 2,500 meters. Tandem lists plum, lemonade and wildflower honey. It comes in 12 oz bags.
Product details checked 2026-10-29. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia
RoasterTandem Coffee Roasters
OriginBensa, Sidama, Ethiopia
ProcessWashed
RoastNot specified
From farm to cup
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
Step 01 · OriginGrown
Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Washed
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Not specified
Before you buy
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
- You like delicate, floral or tea-like flavors.
- You like sweet, nutty or caramel flavors.
The details
- Variety
- Heirloom
- Altitude
- 2,380-2,500 m
- Producer or farm
- About 500 smallholder farmers, Agena station (exporter: Karamo Coffee)
- Bag size
- 12 oz bag
- Price
- $32.00
- Price per ounce
- $2.67 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked October 29, 2026. Prices change.
About coffee from Ethiopia
Ethiopia is where arabica coffee comes from, and it still grows thousands of local heirloom varieties. Most of it is grown by smallholder farmers in regions like Yirgacheffe, Sidama and Guji. Washed Ethiopians are known for floral, citrus and tea-like flavors, and naturals for ripe berry.
What the process means
In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.
How to brew it
Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
| Method | Coffee | Water | Grind | Water temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over Our pick | 15 g | 250 g | Medium-fine | 93°C / 200°F | 2:30–3:30 |
| French press | 30 g | 500 g | Coarse | 93°C / 200°F | 4 minutes |
| Cold brew | 100 g | 800 g | Coarse | Cold water | 12–18 hours in the fridge |
The people behind this coffee
Meet Tandem Coffee Roasters
Tandem Coffee Roasters was founded in 2012 in Portland, Maine, by Will and Kathleen Pratt, who had worked in coffee in Boston, Martha's Vineyard, San Francisco and New York. The roastery and cafe sit in a 1930s brick building on Anderson Street in East Bayside, and a second Coffee + Bakery opened on Congress Street in the West End in 2014 with baker Briana Holt. Tandem roasts in-house and offers a rotating list of single origins alongside seasonal blends, including its signature Time and Temperature espresso. It sources at origin through small growers and specialty importers and buys Cup of Excellence lots, such as a 2026 Honduras CoE Gesha. Roast-to-order shipping and a menu that mixes everyday espresso with competition lots make it a solid roaster to explore at home.
All Tandem Coffee Roasters coffees
Espresso starting point
Dial it in
A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
In18g
Out36g
Time25–30s
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Questions
Tandem Coffee Roasters Heri Agena Ethiopia FAQ
What does Tandem Coffee Roasters Heri Agena Ethiopia taste like?
Tandem Coffee Roasters lists tasting notes of plum, lemonade and wildflower honey.
Where does Tandem Coffee Roasters Heri Agena Ethiopia come from?
It comes from Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia. The producer is About 500 smallholder farmers, Agena station (exporter: Karamo Coffee). It was grown at 2,380-2,500 m.
How is Tandem Coffee Roasters Heri Agena Ethiopia processed?
The roaster lists the process as washed. In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries.
What's the best way to brew Tandem Coffee Roasters Heri Agena Ethiopia?
A good starting point is pour-over: 15 g of coffee to 250 g of water, medium-fine grind, water at 93°C / 200°F, about 2:30–3:30. Adjust to taste.
Where can I buy Tandem Coffee Roasters Heri Agena Ethiopia?
You can buy it from Tandem Coffee Roasters. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
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