The definitive resource for Ethiopian coffee — from terroir to export.
Editorial guides to the regions, processing, and grading that shape every Ethiopian cup. A verified directory of the exporters who ship them.
Where Ethiopian coffee comes from.
Yirgacheffe
The floral benchmark of Ethiopian coffee.
Bergamot, jasmine, lemon zest, stone fruit.
Sidama
Structured, sweet, endlessly versatile.
Blueberry, milk chocolate, brown sugar, citrus.
Guji
Wild, exuberant, the new heavyweight.
Strawberry, peach, rose, dark chocolate.
Harrar
Wine, spice, and the oldest cup in Ethiopia.
Blueberry, tobacco, dried fruit, spice.
Limu
Balanced, winey, quietly excellent.
Apricot, black tea, honey, soft spice.
Two doors. One origin.
The Ethiopian Coffee Guide serves two audiences. Specialty coffee buyers researching origins, processing, and certifications — and roasters, importers, and traders ready to source directly from Ethiopia.
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Long-form editorial on regions, grading, processing, and the trade.
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Editorial.
How to Source Ethiopian Coffee Directly in 2026
From finding the right exporter to landing your first container at port — what direct sourcing actually looks like in 2026.
Read articleUnderstanding Ethiopian Coffee Grading: G1, G2, G3
Grade 1 doesn't always mean 'better' — it means fewer defects. Here's what each grade tells you, and what it doesn't.
Read articleWashed vs Natural Process: What It Means for Your Roast
The single biggest variable in an Ethiopian coffee isn't the region — it's whether the cherry was washed or sun-dried.
Read articleExporter spotlights.
Abyssinia Highlands Coffee Plc
Vertically integrated exporter with three washing stations across Gedeo Zone. Specialises in micro-lot Grade 1 washed Yirgacheffe and traceable natural lots.
Sidama Union Exports
Cooperative-backed exporter representing more than 80,000 smallholder farmers across Sidama. Strong programme in washed Grade 2 and naturals for blends.
Guji Origin Traders
Private exporter specialising in competition-grade Guji naturals and experimental anaerobic lots. Direct relationships with Hambela and Uraga washing stations.
Harrar Trading House
One of the oldest private exporters working with Eastern Highland coffee. Traditional sun-dried Harrar with classic blueberry and spice character.
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