The front of a 16 ounce bag of Dean’s Bean’s Organic coffee labeled “Ethiopian Oromia”
The back of a 16 ounce bag of Dean’s Bean’s Organic coffee
A 5 pound bag of Dean’s Bean’s Organic coffee labeled “Ethiopian Oromia”
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Ethiopian Oromia

Cupping Notes: Floral. Fruity. Smoky.

Roast Level: Dark

$19.59
Description

[Roast Level] Dark

[Region] Sidama, Ethiopia

[Cooperative] Sidama & Oromia Coops

[Partners Since] 2002

[Altitude] 1750-2300m

[Varietal] Indigenous Heirloom

[Processing Method] Natural Process

We’ve collaborated with this community to design and implement the following initiatives:

  • Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment
  • Clean Water Initiatives
  • New Classrooms and Community Hiring of Teachers
  • Country-wide Fair Trade trademark initiative
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This Coffee's Story

Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee - and they know how to grow those beans! Our coffee comes from the Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union, made up of 34 member coops spread throughout the central plateau of Sidama.  

Our head roaster marvels at a cupping lab in Ethiopia

We’ve partnered with the farmers of Sidama for many years, becoming one of the first to introduce Fair Trade, Organic Ethiopian coffee to the U.S. in 2008. But our connection in Sidama goes far beyond coffee. Since 2014, we've worked alongside Grounds for Health to support cervical cancer prevention and treatment in Ethiopian coffee communities. Together, we’ve helped screen more than 62,000 women and provide life-saving treatment for over 5,500, ensuring that the same communities growing this extraordinary coffee also gain access to critical care.

a group of Ethiopian women enjoy coffee while holding their children

In addition to supporting Grounds for Health, we have helped to fund reforestation efforts, coffee seedling and native hardwood nurseries, and schools in the Telamo and Boa Bedegelo communities. 

Farmers from Sidama cultivate coffees that shine with the unique fruitiness and subtle earthy tones associated with the best Ethiopian beans. Grown at some of the highest coffee growing altitudes in the world and processed using the traditional sun-dried method, this coffee is bright, vibrant, and fruity, balanced with a smooth finish that consistently ranks among the finest we see each harvest. Sidama’s washed coffees have the trademark lemony citrus and floral notes that frequently reach 90 points on the cupping scale.

This Coffee's History

2008
Ethiopian Trademark Initiative

Created a workable, fair trademark license to prevent abuse by large companies

2008
Education Program

Constructed new classrooms and hired qualified teachers.

2008 - 2012
Bringing Clean Water to Coffee Communities (Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union)
  • "Miriam's Well" - built a water tank and well for easy access to clean water in a remote coffee village. 
  • Funding committed: $10,000 
2014 - ongoing
Fighting Cervical Cancer

Working with Grounds for Health to develop a community-based cervical cancer detection and treatment program. In Ethiopia, they have screened 62,940 women in over 32 districts, and treated 5,562. In 2020, we gave $5,000 for COVID-19 PPE and clinic safety supplies.  

 Funding commitment to date: $153,500 

2024-2025
Schools in Telamo and Boa Bedegelo (Sidama Cooperative)

Following a 2023 visit with farming partners, nursery leaders, and school communities in Telamo and Boa Bedegelo, this collaboration responded to needs identified locally. Resources supported essential school infrastructure and learning materials, including desks, computers, books, and funding for teachers and staff.

  1. 2008
    Ethiopian Trademark Initiative
  2. 2008
    Education Program
  3. 2008 - 2012
    Bringing Clean Water to Coffee Communities (Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union)
  4. 2014 - ongoing
    Fighting Cervical Cancer
  5. 2024-2025
    Schools in Telamo and Boa Bedegelo (Sidama Cooperative)