Ethiopia is renowned for its diverse coffee varieties due to its ideal growing conditions at high altitudes with ample rainfall. Some of the most prized varieties are Harar, Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, Wollega, and Limmu coffees. Harar has a distinctive mocha flavor and is considered one of the best premium coffees. Sidamo produces balanced sweet coffees while Yirgacheffe is delicate with fine acidity and rich body. Wollega has a fruity taste and Limmu attracts consumers with its spicy and wine flavors. Ethiopia has cultivated expertise in coffee cultivation and roasting for centuries, giving it a competitive advantage in producing high quality, unique coffees for

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Ethiopian Coffee
Ethiopia is the birth place of coffee, and as such maintains a long tradition of roasting and
drinking this deeply cultural beverage. All coffees in Ethiopia are Arabica variety, growing in
high altitude with ample rainfall, good fertility and in natural planting conditions in order to
develop the unique flavors that make Ethiopian coffee
distinctive.
Ethiopia is one of the few coffee producing countries to also
be a large consuming country, utilizing over 50% of
production within the country. This gives Ethiopia a unique
knowledge amongst its fellow producers.
Ethiopian develops a palate for coffee from a very young age
and almost all women are taught how to roast coffee from
the time they are old enough to walk. This knowledge and
appreciation of how to bring out the best aromas and flavors
from their coffee gives Ethiopia a competitive edge over any
other roaster of Ethiopian coffee. Modern roasting
equipment and education have allowed Ethiopian to build on
their intrinsic knowledge to further develop suitable roasting
profiles for any market.
Drying Coffee Bean
In summary, Ethiopia produces unique and highly
desired coffee varieties which it has been exporting
and consuming for centuries. Building on intrinsic
knowledge of their own coffee.
Ethiopian roasters are providing delicious roasters are
providing delicious roasts which will meet the
demands of global niche coffee market while
reducing freight costs. With a growing number of
roasters, producing for export, customers have a
number to choose from to ensure the best business
relationship to fit their needs.
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2. Some of the specialty coffees of Ethiopia
Ethiopian is known for its great quality
of coffee, but within Ethiopia there are
an abundance of varieties. Some of the
most desired and highest quality is
listed below.
1. Harar; this is produced in the
eastern highland of Ethiopia. The
bean is medium in size, with a
greenish-yellow color. It has
medium acidity and full body with a
distinctive mocha flavor. It is one of
the best premium coffees in the
world.
Coffee Growing Area of Ethiopia
2. Sidamo; has a medium sized bean, greenish-gray in color. Sidamo washed coffee, known for
its balanced taste and good flavor, is called sweet coffee. It has fine acidity and good body
and is produced in the southern part of the country. It is always blended for gourmet of
specialty coffee.
3. Yiregacheffe: it has an intense flavor known as flora. The washed Yiregacheffe is one of the
best highland grown coffees. It has fine acidity and rich body. Many consumers are
attracted to its delicate fine flavor and are willing to pay a premium for it.
4. Wollega (Nekempte): this is produced in western Ethiopia and the medium to bold bean is
mainly known for its fruity taste. It has a greenish-brown color, with good acidity and body.
There are many roasters who put this flavor n their blends, but it can also be sold as an
original gourmet or special origin flavor.
5. Limmu: this is known for its spicy and wine flavor and attracts many consumers, especially
in Europe and USA. It has good acidity and body and the washed Limmu is a premium
coffee. It has a medium-sized bean, and it greenish-blue color and mostly round in shape.
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