Tastes
Floral,
Berries &
Chocolate
Roast Level
Strength
Variety
Arabica, Guji Heirloom
Process
Natural
Provenance
Hambella District, Ethiopia
Lensa Gari
by Fitsum Bekere from Sweet Plus Coffee
This natural-processed coffee comes from the Lensa Gari washing station in the Guji region of Ethiopia. The station is operated by Fitsum Bekere of Sweet Plus Coffee. The coffee is grown by smallholder farmers at 2,100 meters above sea level in the Hambella district.
In the cup, it offers a vibrant and expressive flavor profile with floral notes, ripe blueberries, and a smooth chocolate finish. It is a classic yet elegant interpretation of a Guji coffee, combining clarity, sweetness, and depth.
€12.99
In Stock
Delivery till
Tuesday, the 24th of February 2026
Who produces Lensa Gari
Fitsum Bekere, Sweet Plus Coffee
Fitsum Bekere is an experienced coffee expert. He understands the Ethiopian coffee value chain from many angles — from advising international organizations to hands-on work in production, processing, and export.
Together with his wife Lensa Gari, he founded Sweet Plus Coffee. Their mission is clear: high quality, full traceability, sustainable farming, and direct relationships between producers and international roasters.
Our relationship with Fitsum Bekere and Sweet Plus Coffee
€13.14
/kgThe price we pay Sweet Plus Coffee for your coffee
Direct through Algrano
How Lensa Gari is imported
2025
For how many years we have been working with Fitsum Bekere
About Lensa Gari
The coffee is made from endemic Ethiopian Arabica varieties. As the birthplace of Arabica, Ethiopia is home to varieties that have evolved in their natural environment for centuries. They are known for their complexity and distinctive character.
After harvest, smallholder farmers carefully select ripe coffee cherries and deliver them to the Lensa Gari station. There, the cherries are processed using the natural method. They are dried whole on raised beds in the sun for about 30 days.
During this time, the cherries are regularly turned and sorted to ensure slow, even drying. This careful process leads to balanced fermentation and results in a clean, fruit-forward cup that highlights the floral and berry notes typical of Guji coffees.
Brewing recommendation for Lensa Gari
Chris recommends the following recipe for brewing Lensa Gari with the Hario V60
Preparation of 24g coffee beans, ground to a grind size of 17 on the Timemore C3S Pro (equivalent to ~ 630 μm) with 400 ml of water at a temperature of 93°C. Produces a gentle acidity with a sweetness reminiscent of berries and chocolate. Avoid bitterness by setting your grind to a coarser setting.
Lensa Gari Station
Hambella District, Ethiopia 2100 m a.s.l. Altitude
Coffee in Guji is grown at high elevations in fertile soils under ideal climatic conditions, with cool nights and warm days that promote slow cherry maturation and complex flavor development. Smallholder farmers cultivate coffee on small plots, often intercropped with native trees and food crops, supporting biodiversity and soil health. The region is known for producing coffees with pronounced floral notes, vibrant fruit character, and refined sweetness. These natural conditions, combined with careful processing at Lensa Gari Station, contribute to the distinctive quality and identity of Guji coffees.
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