Ethiopian Coffee Export Blog
The Speciality Arabica blog publishes long-form guides on Ethiopian coffee origins, processing methods, Q-grading, certifications, and export logistics. Each article is written for specialty roasters, green buyers, and importers researching Ethiopian sourcing decisions, contract terms, and destination market regulations across the United States, Europe, and the Gulf.
Expert guides on sourcing, grading, and importing Ethiopian specialty arabica for roasters and buyers worldwide.
Featured GuideEthiopian Specialty Coffee Export: The Complete B2B Guide
The ultimate guide to sourcing, grading, and importing Ethiopian green coffee for specialty roasters.
Yirgacheffe Coffee: Flavor Profile, Altitude & Why Roasters Love It
Deep dive into Yirgacheffe's floral and citrus notes, high-altitude terroir, and washed processing.
Sidama Coffee Region: Berry Notes, Processing & Export Guide
Everything buyers need to know about Sidama's berry-rich naturals and balanced washed lots.
Guji Coffee: Ethiopia's Stone-Fruit Gem for Specialty Roasters
Explore Guji's complex honey and anaerobic processed coffees with stone-fruit and chocolate notes.
Harrar Coffee: Dry-Processed Blueberry & Spice Notes
Discover Harrar's wild, fruity sun-dried naturals with blueberry, spice, and winey character.
Washed or Natural Ethiopian Coffee? How Roasters Choose for Their Menu
Cup clarity vs fruit weight, espresso vs filter fit, and menu positioning — how roasters decide between washed and natural Ethiopian lots.
What Is Q-Grading? A Coffee Buyer's Guide to SCA Scores
Understand Q-grading methodology, SCA scoring, and what 80+ points means for green coffee buyers.
Which Coffee Certifications Does Each Import Market Require?
Market-by-market certification requirements for Ethiopian coffee: USDA Organic, EU Organic, EUDR, Soil Association, and Halal.
Ethiopian Coffee Regions: A Buyer's Guide to Yirgacheffe, Sidama, Guji, Harrar & Limu
Compare Ethiopia's five specialty regions by altitude, processing method, and flavour profile for sourcing decisions.
Ethiopian Coffee Exporter: Direct-Origin Sourcing & Shipping
How Speciality Arabica sources, Q-grades, documents, and ships Ethiopian green coffee direct from Addis Ababa.
Organic Ethiopian Coffee: Certification, Sourcing & Wholesale Supply
USDA NOP, EU organic, and lot-level verification for certified organic Ethiopian green coffee wholesale buyers.
Green Coffee Beans Wholesale: How to Source Ethiopian Arabica in Bulk
Q-grades, FOB vs CIF incoterms, minimum order quantities, and supplier evaluation for wholesale green coffee buyers.
Ethiopian Heirloom Coffee: Why 10,000 Wild Varietals Make This Origin Irreplaceable
What heirloom means in Ethiopia, how genetic diversity shapes flavour, and how to specify heirloom lots in wholesale orders.
JARC 74110 & 74112: The Ethiopian Coffee Varietals Buyers Keep Seeing on Lot Sheets
What 74110, 74112, Kurume, Dega, and Wolisho mean, and what varietal information to request on your next Ethiopian contract.
The Djibouti Corridor: How Ethiopian Coffee Actually Reaches Your Port
Trucking, port handling, GrainPro packing, container specs, transit times, and the documents that travel with every Ethiopian container.
ECX vs Direct Export: How Ethiopian Coffee Trading Actually Works
The Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, vertical integration, direct-trade rules, and what each sourcing channel means for traceability.
FDA Prior Notice for Green Coffee: The US Import Walkthrough
Facility registration, ISF 10+2, Prior Notice, FSVP duties, and CBP clearance — the complete US import sequence for green coffee.
EUDR Coffee Paperwork: The Geolocation Dossier, Shipment by Shipment
What a compliant EU coffee shipment's file contains: GeoJSON plot coordinates, due diligence statements, and who produces each piece.
How to Read an Ethiopian Coffee Offer Sheet, Line by Line
Grades, Q scores, screen sizes, Incoterms, and shipment positions — plus the five checks that filter any offer sheet.
Importing Green Coffee into the UK: EORI, BTOM and Customs
EORI registration, commodity code 0901.11, zero duty and zero-rated VAT, BTOM risk-based checks, and the broker document set.
Ethiopian Coffee Crop 2025/26: A Buyer's Briefing from the Export Desk
Season timeline, the regional picture, what to check at the cupping table, and the booking windows that decide who gets the best lots.
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