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Royal Coffee Addis Ababa

Royal Coffee Addis Ababa Cupping And Logistics Hub

Royal Coffee's sourcing and cupping lab in Addis Ababa is located in the Garad Building at Wollo Sefer. This full-service hub supports green coffee sourcing, quality control, and logistics right at the heart of Ethiopia's coffee trade.

This local presence enables Royal Coffee to:

  • Broaden its supplier network, including increased engagement with smallholder producers who are now eligible to export under their own names.
  • Improve shipment efficiency by monitoring milling, container availability, and document verification, crucial steps in a historically challenging export environment.
  • Cup and evaluate more pre-shipment samples and offers, enhancing Royal's diverse and dynamic Ethiopian portfolio.
  • Welcome visiting partners and buyers into the lab for cuppings, education, and deeper collaboration.

Meet the Team

Haileyesus Andualem, Director, Addis Ababa Office

Haileyesus Andualem

Director, Addis Ababa Office

Segenet Gashaw

Roasting and QC Specialist of Royal Coffee Addis Ababa Lab

Beti Asefa, Logistics at Royal Coffee Addis Lab

Beti Asefa

Logistics at Royal Coffee Addis Lab

An Open Invitation to Visit

Royal Coffee warmly extends an open invitation to customers and partners visiting Addis Ababa to connect with the team and come cup some of the Ethiopia's finest coffees.

To inquire about visiting or schedule time at the lab, please contact your Royal Coffee trader or email info@royalcoffee.com.

The Royal Coffee Addis Ababa team
The cupping table at Royal Coffee Addis Ababa
cupping at Addis Ababa Lab
Addis Ababa lab

FAQ: Royal Coffee Addis Ababa

What is the Royal Coffee Addis Ababa lab?

The Royal Coffee Addis Ababa lab is a full-service sourcing and cupping lab located in the Garad Building at Wollo Sefer, in the heart of Ethiopia's coffee trade. It supports green coffee sourcing, quality control, and logistics for Royal Coffee's Ethiopian portfolio.

What services does the Addis Ababa lab provide?

The lab supports a range of services including cupping and evaluating pre-shipment samples, monitoring milling and container availability, document verification for exports, and hosting visiting partners and buyers for cuppings and education sessions.

How does the Addis Ababa hub benefit Ethiopian coffee sourcing?

Having a local presence in Addis Ababa enables Royal Coffee to broaden its supplier network, including increased engagement with smallholder producers who are now eligible to export under their own names. It also improves shipment efficiency and allows the team to cup and evaluate more pre-shipment samples, enhancing Royal's diverse and dynamic Ethiopian portfolio.

Can I visit the Royal Coffee Addis Ababa lab?

Yes! Royal Coffee warmly extends an open invitation to customers and partners visiting Addis Ababa to connect with the team, cup coffees, and experience the lab firsthand. To inquire about visiting or schedule time at the lab, please contact your Royal Coffee trader or email info@royalcoffee.com.

Who works at the Addis Ababa office?

The Addis Ababa team includes Haileyesus Andualem (Royal Coffee Representative), Segenet Gashaw (Roasting and QC Specialist), and Beti Asefa (Logistics).