Ethiopia

Its origins trace back centuries to the 5th century, when the Oromo people are said to have first used it as a food. With its origins in the Oromia region of north-central Ethiopia, this coffee is a truly one-of-a-kind, full-bodied selection

For over 20 years, the Oromia Coffee Farmers Coop has worked with 15 million Ethiopian farmers to deliver a high quality, organic Arabica coffee produced with Fair Trade principles. Enjoy the unique flavor of a country with a centuries-old coffee tradition.

Details

Roast Level: Medium- Light Roast  

Tasting Notes: Milk chocolate, Fruity, Caramel

Process: Natural and Sundried

Grower: Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU)

Varieties: Local Heirloom - Sidamo

Altitude:  2,000-2,200M

Certifications: Conventional

Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU)

  • Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (OCFCU) is a small farmers cooperative union located in Ethiopia's Oromia Regional State.
  • Established in 1999, 65% of the country's coffee is grown in the region. OCFCU is a democratic member's owned business, dedicated to providing organic Arabica coffee for export whilst promoting fair trade principles.

OCFCU is a coffee cooperative that pays an impressive 70% net profit back to the cooperatives and their farmers. This member-focused model has helped them grow from 34 cooperatives to 407, with over 557,000 households in their network. By rewarding their farmers, their capital has grown from $90,000 to a total of $20,763,000, resulting in improved lives and access to social services.