Ethiopian Coffee
Professionally traded

Specialty, premium, and commercial grades available from pallet size to multi-container orders.

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Roots of Coffee

Roots of Coffee is a U.S.-based importer of premium Ethiopian green coffee. We source directly from hundreds of smallholder farmers across Ethiopia’s top growing regions and supply fresh-crop, high-quality coffees to roasters nationwide.

Founded by Yared Belay, Roots of Coffee combines deep expertise in commodity trading and logistics with experts at origin to reliably distribute clean, consistent, traceable coffees through U.S. warehouses and direct to roasters.

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COFFEE

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OUR COFFEE

Offerings

We proudly offer a diverse selection of Ethiopian green coffee varieties, each sourced directly from renowned high-altitude regions and distinguished by unique flavor profiles shaped by Ethiopia’s rich soils and centuries-old traditions. From bright and floral to fruity, wine-like, and bold, our curated range showcases the true depth and heritage of Ethiopian coffee.
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Guji Distinct
Vibrant, fruity, bright, and juicy — often evoking peach, berry, and citrus notes with lively acidity.
02
Sidamo/Sidama
Balanced, citrusy, floral, and complex — known for berry sweetness, lemon brightness, and a clean finish.
03
Yirgachefe/Yirgacheffe
Delicate, floral, tea-like, and citrusy — celebrated for jasmine aromas, lemony acidity, and elegant lightness.
04
Harar/Harrar
Bold, winey, blueberry-rich, and heavy-bodied — featuring wild fruity intensity with spicy, mocha undertones.
We Care about the

Community

Our coffees come from hundreds of smallholder farmers, and we believe in creating a supply chain that gives back.

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OUR

SOURCING MODEL

  • Ethical and transparent We source from growers and cooperatives for high quality supply chain traceability.
  • True Ethiopian terroir representation Each coffee reflects the distinct character of its origin, capturing the unique microclimates and heirloom varieties of Ethiopia.
  • Consistent cup profiles Careful selection and processing oversight allow us to deliver reliable quality and flavor profiles from season to season.
  • Fresh coffee always available From harvest, to processing, to milling and export we work with reliable partners to supply roasters year-round.

Quality & Processing

How we Prepare our Beans

Our coffees are processed, cleaned, and sorted at professional facilities before export, and packed in jute bags with GrainPro liners to protect freshness. Each lot is independently cupped and QC-verified before sale.

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Hectares of Plantations

87

Containers Sold in 2025

147

Cooperatives

13

Months of Sunshine

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