About Ethiopian Arabica

Our Story

From the highland terroirs of Ethiopia to specialty roasters worldwide — we deliver Grade One Arabica, traceable to origin, curated for excellence.

Passion

Deep love for Ethiopian coffee heritage

Direct Trade

Cherry-to-cup quality control

Global Reach

Serving roasters worldwide

Grade One

Uncompromising quality standards

The Birthplace of Arabica

Ethiopia is not just a coffee origin — it is the origin. Home to thousands of indigenous Heirloom varieties, the highlands of Ethiopia produce flavors that cannot be replicated anywhere else on Earth.

Ethiopian Arabica was founded to share these exceptional coffees with the world. We secure consistent, Grade One specialty Arabica through our direct-to-cherry model — full end-to-end quality control beginning with fresh coffee cherries from Ethiopia's finest high-altitude regions.

Our Direct-to-Cherry Model

What sets Ethiopian Arabica apart is our commitment to controlling quality from the very beginning. We purchase fresh cherries immediately after harvest, ensuring 100% red cherry selection from farms above 1,700 meters.

This approach eliminates the risks of third-party processing. Our facilities handle drying, fermentation, and sorting with complete oversight, maintaining the highest specialty standards throughout.

Our Process

01

Cherry Selection

100% red cherry selection from high-altitude farms above 1,700m. We purchase fresh cherries immediately after harvest for maximum control.

02

Proprietary Processing

Complete oversight of drying, fermentation, and sorting at our facilities. Eliminates risk of mold or improper processing.

03

Rigorous Grading

Achieving Grade One classification through disciplined balance of sensory excellence (60%) and physical perfection (40%).

04

Export Ready

Multi-layer protective packaging preserves moisture and flavor. Zero quality loss during transit to port of Djibouti.

What We Offer

Single-Origin Specialty

Traceable lots from specific high-altitude zones, perfect for premium retail and specialty roasters seeking flagship products.

Bulk Export

Consistent Grade One supply in 60kg bags with GrainPro protection. Volumes of 8,000-15,000 bags per origin annually.

Custom Curation

Tailored flavor profiles and processing methods to match your brand's unique requirements and seasonal offerings.

Our Commitment

Every container of coffee we ship represents Ethiopian Arabica's commitment to excellence — to the farmers who invested a year's work in their harvest, to roasters who trust us with their supply, and to coffee lovers who deserve to experience Ethiopia's finest.

We're building something for the long term: relationships that improve with each harvest, quality that rises with experience, and a supply chain where everyone benefits from better coffee.