New Ethiopian Harvest: A perfect balance between tradition and innovation.

Cupping and selecting Ethiopian coffees is a challenging but essential process to ensure we choose the best lots available for each harvest. This season, we have placed a strong emphasis on natural processed coffees, all carefully selected through a rigorous cupping process, green coffee analysis and quality control.

​The 2024-2025 harvest has yielded mixed results across different regions. Areas such as Yirgacheffe, Sidamo and Guji have thrived due to an ideal climate and a favourable production cycle, resulting in increased production and excellent cup quality. In contrast, western regions like Jimma, Kaffa, and Lekempti have faced challenges, including drought, unfavourable cycles, and logistical issues. Given that Ethiopia has only one harvest per year, the biennial nature of coffee production is particularly significant.

​Ethiopia's current economic context is undergoing significant reforms, including the launch of its first stock exchange and steps toward greater financial openness. At the same time, it is facing a complex debt restructuring and inflationary pressures. These changes affect coffee prices, logistics, and, ultimately, the availability of green coffee in the Ethiopian market.

Despite the challenges, the dynamism of the Ethiopian coffee sector is remarkable. Production has increased to 300,000 tons annually, and export revenues have soared to over $1.5 billion, with a target of $2 billion on the horizon. The push for value-added products is stronger than ever, backed by government support and international outreach.

Starting in May, we will begin sending free pre-shipment samples of green or roasted coffee. Reply to this email to request yours.

ETHIOPIA IS COMING!