Quality & Process
How We Source and Grade Ethiopian Green Coffee
Greenbean-coffee sources Grade 1 Specialty Arabica directly from washing stations and cooperatives in Yirgacheffe, Guji, Sidama, Limu, and Jimma. Every lot is graded to ECX standards, cupped by a certified SCA Q Grader, and ships only if it scores 84 points or above.
Last Updated: April 2026
How Does Greenbean-coffee Source Its Coffee?
Greenbean-coffee sources directly from washing stations and smallholder cooperatives across five Ethiopian origins — Yirgacheffe, Guji, Sidama, Limu, and Jimma. We visit partner stations each season to assess quality, verify processing standards, and build seasonal supply schedules for our wholesale buyers.
We source directly from washing stations and smallholder cooperatives in Yirgacheffe, Guji, Sidama, Limu, and Jimma. We visit partner stations each season to assess quality and build supply schedules.
Smallholder farmers — most farming plots of less than one hectare — deliver freshly harvested cherry to communal washing stations. We work directly with selected stations in all five regions.
What Quality Checkpoints Does Every Lot Go Through?
Every lot passes three checkpoints: wet and dry milling at the origin washing station, export grading at the ECX facility in Addis Ababa to confirm Grade 1 classification, and pre-shipment cupping by a certified SCA Q Grader. Only lots scoring 84 SCA points or above are approved for export.
Every lot goes through three quality checkpoints before being offered to buyers.
Wet and Dry Milling
Coffee cherry is pulped, fermented, washed, and dried at the origin washing station according to the lot's processing method.
Export Grading
Lots are graded at the ECX facility in Addis Ababa to confirm Grade 1 classification under Ethiopian export standards.
Pre-Shipment Cupping
A certified SCA Q Grader cups every lot before shipment. We only export lots scoring 84 SCA points or above.
How Is Ethiopian Green Coffee Packaged and Shipped?
All green coffee is packed in GrainPro-lined 60kg jute bags. GrainPro liners protect from moisture and odour contamination during transit.
Coffee is containerised in Addis Ababa and shipped from Djibouti Port to destination ports worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Greenbean-coffee source its coffee?
We work directly with washing stations and smallholder cooperatives across five Ethiopian origins. We visit partner stations each season to assess quality and build supply schedules.
What quality standards does Greenbean-coffee use?
Every lot is graded to ECX Grade 1 standards and cupped by a certified SCA Q Grader. We only export lots scoring 84 SCA points or above.
How is the coffee packaged for export?
All green coffee is packed in GrainPro-lined 60kg jute bags for moisture protection during transit from Djibouti Port.
What processing methods are available?
Greenbean-coffee exports washed, natural, and anaerobic-processed lots depending on origin. Yirgacheffe and Sidama offer both washed and natural. Guji specialises in natural and anaerobic. Limu is predominantly washed.
Can I visit the washing stations Greenbean-coffee sources from?
Yes. Greenbean-coffee can arrange origin visits for established wholesale buyers. Contact us to discuss visit logistics and timing around the harvest season (October–January).
