Bensa Natural
Origin: Ethiopia Process: Natural
Roaster: Black Oak Coffee
Cupping Evaluation
Cupping Details
- Aroma: 2 / 2
- Body: 2.5 / 3
- Aftertaste: 4 / 5
- Acidity: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 4 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 4.5 / [x 2]
- Drinkability: 7.5 / 10
- Total: 42 / 50
Brewing Evaluation
Brewing Details
Body: Slightly Dry, Tannic, Medium
Aftertaste: Cocoa, Metallic, Wood, Winey
Acidity: Lemon, Apple, Blueberry, Acai
Sweetness: Winey, Tangy, Banana Bread, Malty
Bitterness/Complexity: Slight Earth, Cocoa Nib, Acai
In 3 words: Berry - Winey - Tannic
- Aroma: 2 / 2
- Body: 2.5 / 3
- Aftertaste: 4 / 5
- Acidity: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Sweetness: 4 / 5 [x 2]
- Bitterness: 4.5 / 5 [x 2]
- Drinkability: 7.5 / 10
- Total: 42 / 50
Roast Rating: 4.5 stars
See: Our rating process.
Roaster Profile
At Black Oak Coffee Roasters, we’re sharing something as unique as what’s in our backyard — bright, beautiful, distinct coffees that inspire wonder and deliver some welcome delight. We love taking one of the most complex ingredients on earth and making it delicious and approachable. From restoring a landmark cafe in our hometown to carefully sourcing single origins to roasting each batch with careful precision, everything we do is about bringing a beautiful, consistent coffee experience to you. So wherever you find us — at the cafe or at the store — we hope you enjoy the coffee.
More like this...
Categories: Coffee Ratings and Coffee Reviews. Origins: Ethiopia. Brew Descriptors: Berry, Tannic, and Winey. Roasters: Black Oak Coffee Roasters.
In 3 words: Berry – Winey – Tannic

Smarties subscribe to our newsletter!
Enter your email and receive the latest news and updates from Roast Ratings.
Our promise to you: no SPAM, ever. Only LOVE and COFFEE. Lots of COFFEE.