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ETHIOPIA · ኢትዮጵያ
Roasted in Ethiopia.Rooted in origin.
Exceptional Ethiopian coffee, carefully sourced and thoughtfully roasted. From Ethiopia’s diverse coffee-growing regions to tables around the world, we bring the character of Ethiopian coffee to life one roast at a time.
Origins
Coffee is the bloodline of Ethiopian life.
The story of The Coffee Society Ethiopia© is a celebration of the coffee culture of Ethiopia, dating back to the 9th century when coffee was discovered by a goat herder in the Kaffa region.
In sickness and health, in happy times and sadness, in death and birth, in defeat and triumph, coffee is woven into the rich tapestry of Ethiopian culture and social life as a way of bringing people together.
The Coffee Society Ethiopia© is a celebration of this rich history, and a platform for sharing coffee arabica from the birthplace of coffee with the world — one cup at a time.
More than a thousand different varietals of coffee bean grow in Ethiopia. The world has tasted only a handful of them. We aim to change that.
Working with small farmers, farm cooperatives, local communities and a team of coffee experts, The Coffee Society Ethiopia© — a woman owned business — focuses on sourcing the best and most unique coffee throughout Ethiopia: from the southern mountainous region, to the eastern walled city of Harrar, to the highlands of the north and Lake Bahir Dar, and everywhere in between.
These naturally harvested and processed coffees undergo a rigorous quality control process in certified labs, and are cupped, graded and packaged — as green, roasted, ground, instant coffee or espresso grade.
Craft
From cherry to roast.
Exceptional coffee deserves thoughtful handling at every stage. We carefully source, assess and prepare our coffees before bringing them through a rigorous quality-control process. Our coffees are tested, cupped, graded and prepared to preserve what makes each origin unique.
01Harvest
Where exceptional coffee begins.
Every remarkable roast starts in Ethiopia’s highlands, where ripe Arabica cherries are handpicked at peak maturity by experienced smallholder farmers.
02Select
Every bean is chosen with intention.
Before roasting, each lot is evaluated for quality, density, moisture and character to ensure only the finest coffees move forward.
03Roast
Precision reveals the origin.
Rather than overpowering the bean, our roast profiles are designed to express each coffee’s natural sweetness, aroma and complexity.
04Cup
Every batch earns its place.
Through professional cupping, we evaluate fragrance, acidity, body, sweetness and finish to maintain exceptional consistency.
05Share
From Ethiopia to the world.
Freshly roasted coffee is carefully packaged and prepared for cafés, retailers and coffee lovers across international markets.
Coffees
The art of the roast
Roasting is not about changing the coffee. It is about revealing it.
Our approach is designed to respect the character of each coffee, allowing its natural qualities, origin and processing to come through in the cup. From bright and floral to rich and complex, every coffee tells a different story.
Discover our roasts
House Blend
100% Arabica Coffee
Signature Blends
of 100% Arabica Coffee
Impact
When coffee farmers thrive, coffee thrives.
Coffee supports millions of people across Ethiopia, with the majority of farmers operating as smallholders. For us, sourcing coffee is therefore about more than buying a commodity.
We work to create markets for a wider range of Ethiopian coffees and ensure that the farmers we work with have the opportunity not simply to remain in coffee, but to thrive. Our work includes supporting farmers through materials and equipment, technical support, knowledge sharing and greater access to markets.
12 million
Our success should become their success
There are an estimated 12 million people engaged in the entire value chain of coffee production in Ethiopia. As the export market focuses on a select varietal, farmers who specialize in others are forced out of the sector — sometimes opting to farm kat, or to leave the sector altogether in search of employment. That exodus affects farmers and their families first, but carries environmental and social costs far beyond them.
The Coffee Society Ethiopia© strives to keep these farmers on their land and in their trade by creating a market and an equitable share of it. We work with local farmers to increase yield, enhance capacity, and create a trickle-down and trickle-up effect in their communities.
Visit
Come closer to the coffee.
Want to experience Ethiopian coffee beyond the cup? Visit us in Addis Ababa and discover the people, places and passion behind The Coffee Society Ethiopia.
Partners
Bring Ethiopian coffee to your market.
We work with international buyers, cafés, hotels, restaurants, retailers and coffee businesses looking for distinctive Ethiopian coffee. From green coffee to roasted coffee and signature blends, let’s create something worth sharing.
Working with
Heinemann Dutyfree
Dutyfree Partner
Mag-Lee Luxury Apartments
Luxury Residential Partner
Adulis Coffee & Roastery
Specialty Coffee Partner
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There are thousands of stories waiting to be discovered in Ethiopian coffee. Start with one.