Ethiopian-owned · Direct from origin · US-based

Source coffee you can trace, trust & be proud of.

We connect specialty roasters to exceptional single-origin Ethiopian green coffee — through generational exporter relationships and a transparency-first approach that makes your sourcing story as compelling as your roast.

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At the drying beds — Ethiopian highlands

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Ethiopian-owned & operated
Decades-long exporter relationships
Single-origin traceable lots
Samples before every commitment
US-based point of contact

Our Story

Sourced from heritage.
Offered with transparency.

Ethiopian coffee isn't just an origin — it's where coffee began. As someone of Ethiopian origin with direct ties to exporters who have worked these highlands for decades, I built Ethiopian Coffee Beans to do one thing well: connect serious US roasters with exceptional Ethiopian green coffee they can trace, trust, and tell a real story about.

Most importers place two or three middlemen between you and the source. We collapse that distance. When you source through us, you're working with someone who has a genuine cultural and personal stake in Ethiopian coffee — and a direct relationship with the exporters who have earned their reputation over generations.

I'm also learning this industry in public. Every region I source from, I research and write about — the altitude, the processing methods, the flavor characteristics, the communities behind the lot. When you work with us, you don't just receive a coffee. You receive the context that makes it worth sharing.

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Coffee selection workers hand-sorting green beans at an Ethiopian processing station

Hand-sorting at the processing station — the care behind every lot

"A sourcing partner, not just a supplier — someone who knows the origin deeply, communicates reliably, and helps you tell a story your customers will remember."
The Ethiopian Coffee Beans Promise

Traceable to the Lot

Every bean has
a story.

These are freshly washed green coffee beans — photographed at the wet processing station where your lot begins its journey. The hands holding them belong to the people who process every coffee we source. That's the traceability we offer: not just a certificate, but a direct line to the origin.

5,000+
Years of Ethiopian coffee cultivation

Current Lots

Four origins.
Each distinct.

Ethiopia's coffee regions each produce a completely different cup. Altitude, processing method, and centuries-old heirloom varietals converge differently in every valley. Here's what we're currently offering.

Yirgacheffe
Gedeo Zone, SNNPR · 1,700–2,200 masl
WashedGrade 1Heirloom

Bright citrus and jasmine with a clean, tea-like finish. The benchmark of Ethiopian washed coffee — and arguably the world's most recognisable specialty origin.

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Sidama
Sidama Region · 1,500–2,200 masl
NaturalGrade 1Heirloom

Wild blueberry and stone fruit with a heavy, syrupy body. Ethiopia's natural process at its most expressive — complex, fruit-forward, and unforgettable.

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Harrar
Harari Region · 1,400–2,000 masl
NaturalGrade 2Longberry

Mocha, dark berry, and wine-like complexity with a distinctive earthy depth. One of the world's oldest and most storied dry-processed origins.

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Guji
Oromia Region · 1,800–2,400 masl
WashedNaturalGrade 1

The rising star of Ethiopian specialty. Florals and tropical fruit at high altitude with exceptional clarity. Roasters who discover Guji rarely stop talking about it.

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For Roasters

Simple, transparent
sourcing.

We've designed the sourcing process to be as clear and low-friction as possible. You should be spending your energy on roasting — not navigating import logistics.

No minimums to inquire. Sample requests always welcome. We'd rather you cup first and be certain than commit to a lot with doubt.
01
Browse & Inquire

Tell us what you're looking for — region, process, volume, certifications needed. We'll match you with available lots and send full spec sheets, Q-scores where available, and pricing within 48 hours.

02
Cup the Sample

We send green coffee samples before any commitment. Cup it on your own terms, against your own standards. Decide with complete confidence. No pressure, no follow-up until you're ready.

03
Confirm & Receive

Once you're ready, we handle every step from Ethiopia to your door — customs clearance, FDA documentation, freight, and warehousing. You get clear timelines and full traceability records with every shipment.

04
Build the Relationship

The best sourcing relationships are built over time. As we grow together, we prioritise your preferred lots, give you early access to new harvests, and deepen the connection to the origin story behind every coffee you buy.

Why Us

What roasters tell us
matters most.

We built this business around the frustrations we heard from specialty roasters trying to source Ethiopian coffee with integrity. Every one of these is a direct response to a real pain point.

i.
Full traceability, every lot

Region, farm cooperative, processing method, altitude, harvest season — all documented. When your customer asks where it came from, you'll have a real answer that resonates.

ii.
Genuine origin access

We're not a broker who bought from a broker. Our Ethiopian origin and direct exporter relationships mean you're working one step from the source. That authenticity shows in the coffee and the story.

iii.
Flexible for your scale

We work with roasters at your actual volume — not at container minimums. Whether you need a trial lot or consistent larger supply, we structure it around your real needs.

iv.
A US-based partner

No time zone navigation. No language barriers. We handle all the complexity of international sourcing and keep you informed at every step with a single, responsive point of contact.

v.
A story worth telling

Ethiopian-owned, directly sourced, traceable to origin. That's a narrative that resonates on your menu, your bags, and with the customers who care where their coffee comes from.

vi.
Education built in

Our blog covers every region, process, and trade nuance — written from genuine learning and genuine access. Roasters who work with us understand exactly what they're buying and why it matters.

From Origin

Know what
you're roasting.

We don't just sell Ethiopian coffee — we study it. The regions, the processing methods, the trade mechanics, and the culture behind every lot we offer.

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Origin Story
Why Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee — and why that heritage still shapes every cup you roast

Before Yemen, before Colombia, before Brazil — coffee began in the highlands of southwestern Ethiopia. Here's what that five-thousand-year heritage means for what's in your roaster today.

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Region · Yirgacheffe
Why the world's most famous coffee origin earned its reputation

The altitude, the soil, the centuries-old heirloom varietals — and why washed Yirgacheffe has a flavor clarity that almost no other origin can match.

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Processing
Natural vs. washed: what the process actually does to your cup

Ethiopia does both brilliantly — but they taste completely different. A plain-language guide for sourcing roasters.

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Ready to Source?

Let's start with
a conversation.

Whether you're adding Ethiopian coffee to your menu for the first time or looking for a more direct, transparent supply relationship — tell us what you're looking for.

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No minimums to inquire  ·  Sample requests welcome  ·  Response within 48 hours