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Bench Maji

Bench Maji is a zone in southwestern Ethiopia characterized by its dense, untouched forests and diverse plant genetics. Coffee cultivation here spans a wide range, typically between 1,400 and 2,300 meters above sea level. The region utilizes various production systems, including forest, semi-forest, and plantation methods. It is recognized for its unique microclimates and as the site where the variety was discovered in the wild.

TagsBench MajiEthiopiaAdministrative regionGesha 1931Gori GeshaIllubabor ForestArabica HeirloomGesha Village Coffee EstateGesha Village Estate
Editorial coffee-region artwork for Bench Maji; not a verified photograph of the region
Editorial illustration · not a verified farm photograph
Geographic classification
Administrative region
Recorded verification date: 2026-09-19
Harvest timing
The harvest window generally occurs between October and December for lower elevations and November through January for higher elevations, ensuring the cherries reach peak maturity.
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Farms & producers in our database

These are documented directory relationships, not independently verified farm visits or lot traceability. Follow individual profiles to inspect available sources.

Gesha Village Coffee Estate
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Gesha Village Estate
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Adam Overton & Rachel Samuel
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Coffees from Bench Maji
Roasters offering these coffees: April Coffee Roasters · Intelligentsia Coffee

Research sources & verification

Recorded verification date: 2026-09-19. External source links provide research context, not independent verification of every farm relationship or the entire region's harvest.

All of Ethiopia →The Coffee Belt →Harvest calendar →

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