The Story Behind Our Premium Ethiopian Coffee

AWO Coffee Company is an Ethiopian coffee business that grows, roasts, and sells high-quality coffee to buyers around the world. We are proud of Ethiopia’s strong coffee history and mix old farming methods with modern quality checks to give you the best coffee.

• Guji Coffee - Oromia Region

  Grown in the remote highland zones of the Oromia Region—at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,300 meters—Guji Coffee represents the bold renaissance of Ethiopian specialty coffee. Cultivated by a new generation of farmers who blend ancestral wisdom with modern processing techniques, Guji beans are known for their intensely aromatic and flavor-rich profiles.

• Yirgacheffe – Sidamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

  Grown at elevations of 1,700–2,200m in Southern Ethiopia , Yirgacheffe coffee is cultivated by smallholder farmers using ancient heirloom varieties. This artisan micro-lot is celebrated for its bright, elegant profile—delicate floral notes of jasmine and lavender layered with crisp acidity and a clean finish. Prized globally by specialty coffee buyers for its purity and terroir expression.

• Sidamo – Southern Ethiopia

  Grown at elevations of 1,500–2,200 meters, Sidamo coffee comes from one of Ethiopia’s most diverse and productive regions. Thousands of small farmers grow this coffee in rich soil and high-altitude climates, using both traditional and modern farming methods. It is known for its sweet and balanced taste, with flavor notes of ripe berries, citrus, and stone fruit.

• Gesha Coffee – Bench Maji

  Gesha coffee comes from Bench Maji, in Southwest Ethiopia. It grows in highland forests, between 1,500 and 2,000 meters above sea level. This area is where the famous Gesha (or Geisha) coffee was first found. Gesha coffee has a soft and sweet taste, with floral smell, lemon and fruit flavors. It is one of the most expensive and high-quality coffees in the world. Many farmers in Bench Maji grow it using natural and traditional ways.

• Harar Coffee – Eastern Ethiopia

  Harar coffee grows in the highlands of Eastern Ethiopia, around the city of Harar. It is one of the oldest and most famous coffees in the world. This coffee grows at altitudes between 1,400 and 2,000 meters. Harar coffee is known for its strong flavor with wine-like taste, blueberry notes, and rich aroma. It is usually dry-processed, which gives it a wild and fruity character. Harar coffee is bold and full-bodied, perfect for people who like strong coffee.