Alo Coffee
Farm
Alo Coffee
First time cooperation: 2025
Cooperation model: Indirect Trade
The formation of Alo Coffee is closely tied to Tamiru Tadesse’s deeply reflective personal journey. As he transitioned into the coffee industry, Tamiru gained the opportunity to observe Ethiopia’s coffee supply chain comprehensively. However, the existing challenges within the industry caused him to hesitate many times before establishing his own brand, despite having accumulated extensive knowledge and practical experience.
A significant turning point came in 2020 when Ethiopia hosted its first Cup of Excellence (CoE) competition. Recognizing the opportunity to reshape perspectives on quality and redefine product value, Tamiru and his wife, Messi, decided to establish Alo Coffee. With a clear direction, they aimed to affirm the position of Sidama coffee while introducing the region’s finest flavor expressions to the global coffee community.
At Alo Coffee, altitude is not merely a geographical factor but a fundamental element that shapes coffee quality and identity. The farm’s sourcing and cultivation areas currently grow varieties 74158, 74165, 74110, and 74112 at an average elevation of 2,100 to 2,300 meters above sea level – a range considered both ideal and rare even among Ethiopia’s most renowned coffee-producing regions.
Alongside preserving traditional processing methods, Alo Coffee continuously experiments with innovative approaches to fully unlock the potential of Natural coffees. Through research and refinement of controlled drying techniques, the farm introduces two distinctive processing methods: Moon-Shadow Natural and Lunar Natural.
In 2021, the very first lot submitted by Alo Coffee, meticulously processed from their home village of Alo in Bensa won Ethiopia’s Cup of Excellence. This achievement not only confirmed the farm’s processing expertise and quality control capability but also reinforced the belief that dedication, innovation, and investment in production methods can create value beyond traditional boundaries. The award became a crucial milestone, laying the foundation for Alo Coffee’s continued pursuit of the highest quality standards.