WarkaEthiopian Coffee

Warka Green Coffee Imports

Ethiopia, sourced with depth.

Warka directly imports green coffee from Sidama, Yirgacheffe, Guji, Limu, and Jimma. We work through relationships with smallholder communities, washing stations, dry mills, and trusted export partners—then manage quality selection, importation, U.S. warehousing, and buyer support.

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Ethiopian coffee farmers sorting cherries and drying coffee on raised beds

Direct Ethiopia sourcing

U.S. inventory and support

Green and roasted samples

Lot-level specifications

Flexible wholesale quantities

Regional and forward programs

More than an origin name

One country. Many expressions.

Ethiopian coffee is shaped by elevation, indigenous varieties, microclimate, and processing. A washed Yirgacheffe can lift with jasmine, citrus, and tea-like structure. A natural Guji may carry ripe berry, peach, and deep sweetness. Warka helps buyers select coffee based on the role it needs to play in a roasting program—not simply the name printed on the bag.

Origin map

Five regions. Many expressions of Ethiopia.

Warka Coffee processing at origin in Sidama, Ethiopia

Ethiopian origin

Sidama

Washed & Natural

Sidama is one of Ethiopia’s most important coffee landscapes, capable of producing washed coffees with citrus, florals, and structured sweetness as well as naturals with berry, stone fruit, cocoa, and rounded body.

CitrusFloralBerryHoney
Typical elevation: 1,500–2,200 mExplore Region
Warka Coffee processing at origin in Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia

Ethiopian origin

Yirgacheffe

Washed & Natural

Yirgacheffe is internationally recognized for coffees that can feel lifted, fragrant, floral, citrus-driven, and tea-like.

JasmineBergamotTeaPeach
Typical elevation: 1,750–2,200 mExplore Region
Warka Coffee processing at origin in Guji, Ethiopia

Ethiopian origin

Guji

Natural & Washed

Guji is sought after because strong lots can combine ripe fruit, floral aromatics, sweetness, and structure. Natural processing is especially prominent, but washed Guji can be equally compelling.

BerryPeachFloralCocoa
Typical elevation: 1,800–2,300 mExplore Region
Warka Coffee processing at origin in Limu, Ethiopia

Ethiopian origin

Limu

Washed & Natural

Limu can offer the kind of coffee many roasters need: clean, sweet, structured, approachable, and versatile.

CitrusCocoaSpiceTea
Typical elevation: 1,600–2,000 mExplore Region
Warka Coffee processing at origin in Jimma, Ethiopia

Ethiopian origin

Jimma

Natural & Washed

Jimma is central to Ethiopia’s coffee identity and research history. The broader southwest includes forest, semi-forest, garden, and farm systems and significant coffee diversity.

BerryCocoaStone FruitTea
Typical elevation: 1,400–2,000 mExplore Region

From smallholder plot to roasting floor

A chain designed to preserve quality and identity.

Ethiopian coffee often begins on small family plots, then moves through a collection point, washing station, dry mill, exporter, and international logistics chain. Warka’s role is to connect those communities to reliable buyers while making the quality controls and commercial structure clear.

  1. 01

    Regional planning

    We match buyer needs to region, process, quality tier, volume, and arrival window.

  2. 02

    Origin coordination

    Our Ethiopia network works with stations, exporters, producer groups, and quality teams.

  3. 03

    Harvest and process

    Cherries are selectively harvested, recorded where available, and processed for the intended lot.

  4. 04

    Milling and approval

    Samples are evaluated, lots are prepared to specification, and pre-shipment approval is recorded.

  5. 05

    Import and arrival QC

    Approved coffee travels to the U.S., where arrival samples are compared and cupped again.

  6. 06

    Fulfillment and support

    Buyers receive lot information and support for samples, bags, pallets, or larger programs.

Built for the way you buy

A practical path from sample to program.

Independent roasters

Start with samples and a small number of bags, with practical roast guidance.

Growing regional roasters

Build continuity through multi-bag, pallet, and seasonal programs.

Production roasters

Plan forward volume, container participation, and profile-consistent regional programs.

Green buyers

Access origin relationships, export coordination, documentation, and custom procurement.

Cup before you commit

Request a green sample.

Ask for a green sample, a roasted sample for quick sensory review, or both. We will confirm current lot records, availability, and commercial terms directly with your request.

Request samples

Quality lab. Cupping, physical preparation, moisture, and arrival evaluation are part of the Lot Passport system.

Origin relationships. Regional, station, and producer details publish only after documentary verification.

Buyer documentation. Lot sheets, pricing, inventory, and shipping terms are confirmed directly for each request.