Our Coffees
We source single-origin green coffee from three East African countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, and Burundi. Every lot is graded, cupped, and documented before it leaves origin. Browse by country below, or request a quote for current availability and pricing.
Our Three Ethiopia Signature Origins
Yirgacheffe
Flavor Profile
Floral, citrusy, tea-like, with bright acidity
Processing Styles
Primarily Washed, also Natural
Why Buyers Love It
Known as the “champagne of coffee”; elegant and clean cup
Yirgacheffe: Cupping score: 85–88 SCA pts
Sidama
Flavor Profile
Sweet, balanced, berry & chocolate notes
Processing Styles
Washed & Natural
Why Buyers Love It
Versatile, consistent quality across grades
Sidama: Cupping score: 84–87 SCA pts
Guji
Flavor Profile
Rich, fruity, wine-like, with smooth body
Processing Styles
Mostly Natural, some Washed
Why Buyers Love It
Bold and expressive, often with berry & stone fruit flavors
Guji: Cupping score: 85–88 SCA pts
Understanding Ethiopian Grades
G1
Quality Level
Specialty Grade – Highest quality
Defect Count
Very low (0–3 per 300g)
Cup Characteristics
Exceptional clarity, vibrant flavors
G2
Quality Level
Premium Grade
Defect Count
Slightly higher (4–12 per 300g)
Cup Characteristics
Clean, bright, complex
G3
Quality Level
Good Quality
Defect Count
Moderate (13–25 per 300g)
Cup Characteristics
Fruity, less refined, popular in naturals
Kenya AA / AB (Kenyan Screen Grade System)
Kenya uses a screen-size grading system rather than the Ethiopian defect-count model. AA (screen 18+) represents the largest beans and typically the highest cup scores; AB (screen 15–17) offers excellent cup quality at more accessible pricing. Both grades in our portfolio score 85–88 SCA points.
Kenya — Bold Structure, Blackcurrant Brightness
Our Kenyan lots are sourced from small-holder wet mills in the central highlands, processed using Kenya’s signature 72-hour double fermentation and fully washed method. The result is the profile specialty buyers know well: heavy body, vivid blackcurrant and grapefruit brightness, and a lingering dark-chocolate finish.
Tasting Notes: Blackcurrant · Grapefruit · Dark Chocolate · Full Body
Processing: Fully Washed (double-fermented)
Cupping Score: 85–88 SCA pts
Kenya AA — Screen 18 and above. Largest bean size, premium cup clarity. Ideal for single-origin espresso and pour-over programs.
Minimum Order: 60kg trial lots. Full container orders welcome.
Kenya AB — Screen 15–17. Exceptional value-to-quality ratio. Complex and bright; well-suited to blends and filter roasts.
Minimum Order: 60kg trial lots. Full container orders welcome.
Burundi — Micro-lots, Traceable to the Hill
We source exclusively from one of Burundi’s most respected washing station operators, that work directly with smallholder farmers across Burundi’s highlands, paying above-market prices and running quality-focused processing that consistently produces micro-lots with exceptional sweetness, clarity, and terroir expression.
Tasting Notes: Peach · Brown Sugar · Jasmine · Juicy Citrus Acidity
Processing: Fully Washed · Honey-Process (select micro-lots)
Cupping Score: 84–87 SCA pts
Fully Washed — Clean, bright, and florally precise. High clarity in the cup.
US Availability: Current Burundian inventory is held at our Charleston, SC warehouse — available for immediate dispatch to North American buyers, no import delay.
Minimum Order: 60kg trial lots. Full container orders welcome.
Honey-Process — More body, stone-fruit sweetness, and complexity. Available in select micro-lot quantities.
US Availability: Current Burundian inventory is held at our Charleston, SC warehouse — available for immediate dispatch to North American buyers, no import delay.
Minimum Order: 60kg trial lots. Full container orders welcome.
Our Commitment
East Africa is home to some of the world’s most expressive and traceable coffee. Pure Africa Coffee sources directly from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Burundi — working with cooperatives, wet mills, and washing stations whose names we know and whose practices we can document. Whether it’s a floral G1 Yirgacheffe, a bright Kenyan AA, or a honey-process micro-lot in Burundi, every coffee in our portfolio is cupped, graded, and fully traceable before it reaches your roastery.
What We Offer
We source across three East African origins, with direct relationships at every level of the supply chain:
Ethiopia
Yirgacheffe: G1 Washed · G1 Natural · G2 Washed
Sidama: G1 Washed · G2 Washed · G3 Natural · G4 Natural
Guji: G1 Natural · G2 Washed · G4 Natural
Kenya
AA (Screen 18+) · AB (Screen 15–17)
Fully washed, double-fermented. 85–88 SCA pts.
Burundi
Fully Washed · Honey-Process micro-lots
Sourced exclusively from Burundi. 84–87 SCA pts.
Each lot is directly sourced from East Africa, with full traceability from washing station to export.
Why Source with Pure Africa Coffee?
Direct Sourcing. We work directly with cooperatives, wet mills, and washing stations in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Burundi — no brokers, no agents between us and origin.
Documented Quality. Every lot is cupped before purchase. Scores range from 84–88 SCA points across our portfolio, with full cupping reports provided at the time of sale.
Full Traceability. Each purchase comes with complete lot documentation: origin, washing station or cooperative, altitude, processing method, and harvest date.
US Stock, Ready to Ship. North American buyers can order from inventory held in Charleston, SC — no import delay, no waiting on containers from origin.