Ethiopia is where Arabica started, and you can taste it. Most of the Ethiopia coffee beans on this page come from the high-altitude growing regions of Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Guji and Limu — places where the trees sit between roughly 1,700m and 2,200m above sea level, and where the cool, slow ripening builds the kind of complexity you only get when nature isn't rushing anything.
What makes Ethiopia worth your attention as a Malaysian home brewer is the sheer character. Most lots are still grown from heirloom varietals — thousands of native Arabica genetic lines that don't exist anywhere else — which is why one Ethiopian bag rarely tastes like the next.
You'll see two main processing styles on Malaysian roaster shelves. Washed Ethiopians lean clean and tea-like — jasmine, bergamot, lemon zest, white peach. Naturals push harder into fruit — blueberry, strawberry, sometimes a winey edge that some people love and others find too much. Both are worth trying side by side at least once, because that comparison teaches you more about coffee than any guide can.
These beans tend to suit pour-over, V60, AeroPress and filter brewing. Espresso shots with light Ethiopian roasts can be brilliant but unforgiving — you'll need a decent grinder and patience. Most arrive light to medium-light roasted to protect the floral and acidic top notes that make the origin distinct.
If you've only been drinking nutty, chocolatey blends, this is the section that will rearrange how you think about coffee. Browse the Ethiopia beans below, or head back to the full shop for the wider selection.
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Browse Ethiopia Coffee Beans
Heirloom varietals from Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Guji and Limu — roasted in Malaysia, shipped fresh.

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Bona 74110 Washed
Primroselime zestbergamot

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Coffex Coffee
Day Traveller Blend
Natural sweetness in every cupsmooth and balance

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Coffex Coffee
Night Traveller Blend
Hint of smokebold and rich

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Craft Origin
Creamy Delight Espresso Blend
Hawthorn CandyRibenaMellow Fruits

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43 Coffee
Groove Blend
GrapesChocolateButterscotch

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Ghostbird Coffee Co
Milkyway Nova Blend
ChocolateNuttyRaisin

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Alo 74158 Washed
Floral honeymelonorange candy

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Coffex Coffee
Coffex Primo Quattro Blend
OrangeChocolateSalted Caramel

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Bad Artist Coffee Co
Ethiopia Bokissa Shakiso Guji G1 Natural
White FloralsPassionfruitBlueberries

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Sol Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Guji G1
FloralJasmine & Vanilla Finish

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Sol Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Single Origin
LemonCane SugarBerries with winey acidity

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Sol Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Chocolatelemonfloral

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43 Coffee
Ethiopia Halo Beriti
Dried ApricotPeachPanela

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V Coffee Malaysia
Carina
Milk chocolateRed BerryNutty Finish

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Kaffei Roastery
North Blend
CitrusLemonBlack Tea

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Tatih Roast Works
Ethiopia Buku Sayisa Payaya
Floral coffee blossom aromasweet red grape fruitinesscacao nibs

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V Coffee Malaysia
Draco
Deep caramelsweet citrusfloral finish

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V Coffee Malaysia
Hydra
Notes of sweet caramelCocoawith a bright middle and a berry finish

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V Coffee Malaysia
Phoenix

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V Coffee Malaysia
Ursa
Dark ChocolateCaramelBaking Spice

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V Coffee Malaysia
Aries
CitrusFloralLemony Herbs

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43 Coffee
(NEW) Ethiopia Aricha Washed
RoseWater ApplePeach

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V Coffee Malaysia
Ethiopia
bright fruited and floral flavours with a silky mouthfeel

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Alo Chilaka Honey
Floralruby grapefruitapricot jam

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Soon Specialty Coffee
SO Ethiopia Sidamo Washed G2
BlackcurrantFloralMaple Syrup

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43 Coffee
(NEW) Ethiopia Chelchele Washed
LavenderPurple GrapesBlueberry

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Sol Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Haile G1
Candied citrus orange peel flavorssweet aftertaste

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MJU Official
Blooming Brew
JasmineBerriesFloral.

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Soon Specialty Coffee
Fuyu Blend
BlackcurrantChocolateBrown Sugar
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Beam Specialty
Ethiopia Guji Hambella Goro 74110 Washed
OrangeYuzuWild Honey

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Thunderbean
ETHIOPIA DAYE BENSA ARSI
FloralCitrusBerries.

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43 Coffee
(NEW) Ethiopia Guji Haro Masako
PeachMangoDark Chocolate

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43 Coffee
(NEW) Ethiopia Koke Violet
Mandarin OrangeRed AppleMango

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Ghostbird Coffee Co
Aurora Espresso Blend
PomegranateBlack TeaMilk Chocolate

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Chabe Washed
Plumorangewhite tea

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Soon Specialty Coffee
Haru Blend
FloralBerryHoney

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Brew & Bread
Driver
ClassicalComfortingBold

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Liten Coffee
Froch 50 Espresso Blend
Mixed BerriesMilk ChocolateFruity.

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ASK Coffee Roastery
Kopi Origin / Ethiopia Guji Urabeast
ApricotBerriesGreen Mango

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Kopenhagen Coffee Kapas
Nørrebro Blend
OrangeCaramelStonefruit

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Kopenhagen Coffee Kapas
Vesterbro Blend
StonefruitOrange CitrusMacadamia Nut

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Dyadica
ChocolateRoasted NutHints of Fruit
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Daye Bensa Hamasho G1 (Natural)
FloralDried PeachBerries
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Elto Arbegona G1 (Washed)
Jasmine FloralBlueberryRoseApple

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Yello Coffee Solution
FRUITY -- I I II I 02
intense fruitinesstropical fruitsberries

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Nine Lives Coffee Roaster
NLCR 111 BLEND
Floralcitrusripened berries

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Nine Lives Coffee Roaster
NLCR UNDERDOG BLEND
Molasses(similar to dark caramel)ripened berryhint of floral

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Soon Specialty Coffee
SO Ethiopia Guji Shakiso Organic Natural
Tropical FruitFloralMilk Chocolate
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Cotton Candy Blend
Berrieschocolateroasted almonds

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Kaffei Roastery
Ethiopia Guji Haro G1 Masako
CitrusEarl Grey TeaWhite Floral

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Kaffei Roastery
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Koke Shalaye G1 100
Black TeaLimeFloral

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Rara Coffee
RaRa Blend Arabica Coffee Beans
Dark ChocolateTangerineHazelnut

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Rara Coffee
Ethiopia Guji Siko
MangoStone FruitPineapple

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Rara Coffee
Ethiopia Guji Haro Masako
GrapePeachMango

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Brew & Bread
Ethiopia Buriso Amaje
FloralBlueberryApricot

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Brew & Bread
Ethiopia Guji Hambela Goro
BerriesStone FruitsCitrusy

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Brew & Bread
Ethiopia Limu Wolenso
BlueberryVioletHoney

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Omni Coffee Roasters
Opus Blend
CitrusMolasses SugarNougat

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Craft Origin
Berrylicious Espresso Blend
Berries JuicePassion FruitsLychee

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Craft Origin
Honeyed Citrus Single Origin Espresso
BlueberryPeach JamJasmine

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Craft Origin
Tangerine Sunrise Espresso Blend
RaisinDried ApricotSweet Orange

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Mama Typica
Mirage Blend
Smooth honey sweetnessfloral undertonesrich dark chocolate

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HisBrew Roastery
Ethiopia G2 Mira Suke Kuto Lot
Kyoho GrapeRed CherryFloral

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MJU Official
Cocoloveberry
Rich ChocolateNuttyBerry
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Berry Gummy Blend
Vibrant citrusfloral tea-like notesripe berries

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Nensenbo Mewa Washed
Lily floralshoneyorange

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The Roast Things
Cream
Black TeaMandarin OrangeDark Berries.

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Mama Typica
Ethiopia, Guji Hambela G1 Natural
GuavaSweet BerriesJuicy Finish

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Abdo Abamacha Nefertari (F)
StrawberryRed BerriesLemongrass

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Ismael Hassen Kayon Mt.
JasmineLemon ZestMango

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Ismael Hassen Kayon Mt.
MangoMagnoliaPineapple

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Mustefa Abakeno Lot 14 Amatera
MeringueLemon CakePeach

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Mustefa Abakeno Lot 14 Amatera
MeringueLemon CakePeach

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Sagara Haro Genet Lot 3
Black CherryWatermelonNougat

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Bad Artist Coffee Co
SOE - Ethiopia Bekele Belachew G1 Haro Genet Lot 3 (Espresso)
Orange PeelLemon CandyHoney

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Ang Ang Roastery
Ethiopia Sidamo Bensa G2
ChrysanthemumOrangePlum

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Gute Natural
Mixed berry jamblack teafloral honey.

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2f+ Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Guji x China Yunan - 13th Anniversary Special Roast
RaisinGrapeBerries

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HisBrew Roastery
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Bogale Mengistu Wadera Natural G1
Dried mangopineappleorange peel

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HisBrew Roastery
Revelation Blend
Green AppleMilk ChocolateCane Sugar

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Cloud Catcher
Dawn (Seasonal Espresso Blend)
Mixed BerriesHibiscusPlum

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The Roast Things
Ethiopia Diima Banko Gotiti #16
JackfruitFloralBlack Tea

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The Roast Things
Ethiopia Kelloo Siko #5
Black TeaBlood OrangeFloral

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Beam Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Idido Washed
BergamotLemonYellow Floral

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Beam Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Guji Hambela Deri Kidame
Orange BlossomMarmaladeApricot

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Bad Artist Coffee Co
Ethiopia Alo Chilaka Tamiru Tedesse Honey
White FloralsVanillaBergamot

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Ang Ang Roastery
Single Origin - Ethiopia Sidamo Bensa G2
ChrysanthemumOrangePlum
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Beam Specialty
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Idido Heirloom Washed
BergamotLemonYellow Floral

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Biftu Gudina Lot Gamabuta
Orange PeelPu'er TeaNeslo

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Biftu Gudina Lot Gamabuta
Rose WaterLime CandyRed Peach

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Buku Sayisa Anna
CalamansiBerries GummyMilk Chocolate

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Niguesse Nare G1 Murango Lot Q
MulberryApricotBlueberry

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Niguesse Nare G1 Murango Lot Q
MulberryApricotBlueberry

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Sagara Haro Genet Lot 3
Blueberry JamRed GuavaLemon Cake

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Cottle Coffee
Ethiopia Guji Kercha
Coconut candyStarFruitCocoa Nibs.

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Liten Coffee
Ethiopia Hafursa Haru
White PeachJasmineHoney.

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Ang Ang Roastery
PEANUT BRITTLE - Seasonal Espresso Blend
Black: StonefruitsBerry; White: Peanuts BrittleCoconut

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Mama Typica
Kindle Blend
HazelnutMilk ChocolateSweet Cherry

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Bad Artist Coffee Co
Sweet Escape Blend Espresso
CherriesRaisinsMix Florals

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Curate Coffee Roaster
Wild Flower
Jasmine TeaRoselleJuicy

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HisBrew Roastery
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Red Honey G1
Lemon CustardBergamotHoney
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Gedeo Yirgacheffe Konga Amederaro G1
Wild berriesblood orangegreen grape
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Kayon Mountain Lot 40
MangoBlueberriesMandarin.
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Uraga Nigusse Nare Murango Lot Q
PruneConcord GrapeLingon Berries.
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Guji Urabeast G1
Red currantgrapetea-like finish.

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Mama Typica
Ethiopia, Sidamo Bensa G1 Natural
White FloralCandied BerriesDried Fruit

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Sagaro Kokose Antola Lot (alt)
Ripe PeachWild BerriesJicama

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Peanut Brittle Espresso Blend
Peanuts BrittleStonefruitsBlackberries

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Cofa Coffee
Ethiopia Sidamo
FloralLemonBlack Tea

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Abdo Abamacha Nefertari (E)
StrawberryCoffee BlossomBlueberry Jam

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Niguesse Nare G1 Murango Uraga ANR
Strawberry JamLemon ZestRambutan

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Niguesse Nare G1 Murango Uraga ANR
Fuji AppleRambutanGooseberry

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Arkib Kopi
Ethiopia Sagaro Kokose Antola Lot
Red Cherry CandyRaspberry CompoteBrown Sugar

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Hani Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Guji Shakisso
Yellow FlowerLemon PeelSweet Berries
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Elto Arbegona Peaberry G1 (Natural)
CranberryBlackcurrantGrape Candy
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Elto Hamasho (Natural)
FloralStrawberryApricot

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Charlie's Factory
Wake me Up
FloralHoney DewEarl Grey

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Charlie's Factory
Dear Mug
MandarinFloralBlack Tea

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Nine Lives Coffee Roaster
NLCR ETHIOPIA
White FloralsOrangeBlack Tea

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Overdose Kitten
Ethiopia Guji Kercha Natural
FloralOrangeBlackcurrant
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Lucy Geisha (Washed)
ElderflowerJasmineCoffee Blossom
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Honeycomb Coconut Blend
HoneycombCoconut SugarCaramel Milk.
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Decrypt Coffee Roaster
Strawberry Milkshake Blend
Strawberry JamRose TeaBlueberry Mousse.

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Curate Coffee Roaster
Basic W*lf
CaramelChocolateyCreamy
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Ghostbird Coffee Co
Ethiopia Hunda Oli [Washed]
CalamansiSarsiChamomile Tea

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Hani Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Sidamo Bensa
LycheeMixed BerriesCitrus

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Hani Coffee Roastery
Hani Espresso Blend B442
Butter CookiesLemon CandyDark Chocolate

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Guji Dasaya Natural Lot 25/02
BergamotBlueberriesGrapes

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Botabaa Washed Lot 25/01
Yellow LemonFloralHoney Lemon

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Cloud Catcher
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Amederaro Orange - Washed
OrangeMangoWhite Florals

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Cloud Catcher
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Lalesa - Washed
MangoJasmineRoselle

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Cloud Catcher
Ethiopia Aricha Webanchi - Washed
RoseWater ApplePeach.

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Cloud Catcher
Ethiopia Shakisso Tero - Washed
White GrapesWhite PeachSweet Berries.

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Kopenhagen Coffee Kapas
Bensa Bombe #2
Orange MarmaladeChrysanthemumEarl Grey

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Cloud Catcher
Ethiopia Beyou Gersay - Natural
JasmineLavenderPeach

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Craft Origin
Ethiopia Sidamo
FloralTangerineBerries

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103 Coffee
Ethiopia Guji Shakisso | Filter
StonefruitBerriesFloral

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Afloat Coffee Roaster
Macro Espresso Ethiopia Uraga G1
Black OrangeMixed BerryWhite Tea

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Gute 74110 Natural
Mixed berriesmelonred grapes

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Kafein Roastery
Ethiopia Guji Hambela Peony Gesha
FloralBergamotPeach

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Curate Coffee Roaster
SOE Ethiopia Arbegona
BoysenberryBlack PlumEarl Grey Tea

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Afloat Coffee Roaster
Macro Filter Ethiopia Gargari Gutity G1
OrangeWhite TeaPomelo

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Sidama Arbegona Rumudamo Natural G1
GrapePeachMixed Berries

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Sidama Bensa Shantawene Buncho Black Honey G1
Melon SweetnessMangoPeach

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Sidama Bensa Shantawene Buncho Natural G1
Tropical FruitTangerineFruit Gummy

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Cloud Catcher
Ethiopia Guji Haro Masako - Natural
Purple GrapesPeachMango

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Curate Coffee Roaster
SOE Ethiopia Wubanchi
ApricotTangerineOrange Blossom

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103 Coffee
Summerblast Blend | ESPRESSO
Dried MangoBlackberry JamFloral

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103 Coffee
Apartment Blend | Espresso
OrangeChocolateFloral

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Guji Slow-dry Anaerobic Natural "Oiran"
RoseStrawberryBlueberry

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Sidama "Macaron àla Rose" Double Anaerobic Washed G1
RoseMacaronStrawberry

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The Crackpots Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Sidama Bensa "Wu Kong" 32D Natural G1 Top
ChampagneTropical FruitsStrawberry

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The Roast Things
Ethiopia Samii Banko Gotiti #7
White FloralTangerineBrown Sugar

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Hani Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Guji Urabeast
CitrusLemon JamTea

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Kopenhagen Coffee Kapas
Magarrissa Tulise
Red GrapesNectarinesHoney

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103 Coffee
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Koke | FILTER
Purple GrapeHoneyFloral

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103 Coffee
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Koke | ESPRESSO
Purple GrapeHoneyFloral
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Elto Hamasho G1 (Honey)
Yellow JasmineNectarineHoney

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VCR
Ethiopia Diima Benti Nenka
JackfruitMangoBlueberry

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VCR
Ethiopia Getaneh Endale Mengesha
GrapefruitStrawberryPrune

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Overdose Kitten
Ethiopia Bench Maji Gori Gesha G1
FloralMangoLychee

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Bad Artist Coffee Co
Ethiopia - Guji Gelena Geisha Washed
White FloralsOrangeLemon Tea
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Gesha Village Gori Gesha #40 (Washed)
Jasmine FloralBlueberryEarl Grey
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Gesha Village illubabor Forest #02 (Natural)
FloralWhite PeachManuka Honey

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Bona 74110 JH Washed
Yellow peachblueberrymandarin orange

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103 Coffee
Ethiopia Koke Shalaye G1 | FILTER
MangoPruneRaspberry

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One Half Coffee
Ethiopia Chilaka 74158 Honey
Floralruby grapefruitapricot jam

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Mama Typica
Ethiopia, Buku Hurufa, Natural (150g)
BlueberryVanilla Ice CreamGinger

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HisBrew Roastery
Gesha Village Gori
Strawberrymangofloral
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Alo Mosto (Anaerobic Natural)
Dried PineappleRumMelom

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Kafein Roastery
Ethiopia Guji Lulo Buku Bella 74158 TOH#1
ChamomileSweet OrangeRaisin

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Ang Ang Roastery
Ethiopia Guji Tebe Burka G1
ElderflowerLimeApricot

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere Chelelektu
Ginger LilyOrange MarmaladePeach

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Cloud Catcher
Ethiopia Koke Indigo Lot 1124 - CM Natural
Tropical FruitsLavenderPurple Grapes

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Beam Specialty
Fairy Pitta
AppleOrangeYellow Floral

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Ang Ang Roastery
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Gedeb Lalesa
Coffee BlossomsPomeloMango

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Ethiopia Sidamo Arbegona Rumudamo TOH 2
RoseMangoPineapple

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2f+ Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Nensenbo Mewa
Lily FloralsHoneyOrange

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Dateless Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Alo Washed
LavendarPeachChrysanthemum

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Gedeb Lalesa
Coffee BlossomsPomeloMango

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Ang Ang Roastery
Ethiopia Sidama Bona
Ginger LilyOrangeHoney

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Ang Ang Roastery
Ethiopia Sidamo Arbegona Rumudamo TOH #2
RoseMangoPineapple

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Ang Ang Roastery
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Midsummer Night Moon
RoseLavenderCitrus

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Midsummer Night Moon
RoseLavenderCitrus

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Gedeb Fresa Rosa
JasmineViolet FloralOrange Blossoms

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Ethiopia West Arsi Nensebo Mewa
Orange BlossomsPassion FruitsYellow Peach

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Ang Ang Roastery
Limited Series - Ethiopia Sidama Bona
Ginger LilyOrangeHoney
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The Hub Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Gesha Village Gesha 1931 #44 (Natural)
Tea RoseHoney MandarinCandied Fruit

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Dateless Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Alo Natural
White peachLycheeRoselle

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Dateless Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Mewa
Orange JuiceSweet PearWhite Floral Lily.

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2f+ Coffee Roastery
Ethiopia Alo Sidama Bensa Natural 102Hrs
Red CurrantYellow PeachRoselle.

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Yello Coffee Solution
S O E -- ETHIOPIA ALO -- I I II I 04
Red CurrantYellow PeachRoselle

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Curate Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Alo Chilaka
Passion FruitRum RaisinManuka Honey

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Curate Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Alo Washed
Coffee BlossomDried ApricotHoney

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Dateless Coffee Roaster
Ethiopia Alo Tomodachi
White peachCherry blossomCamelia tea
Ethiopia Coffee Beans — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers from our team and from cuppings across Malaysian roasters.
Why is Ethiopian coffee considered the best in the world?
Ethiopia is the genetic home of Arabica. Most lots are still grown from heirloom varietals — thousands of native genetic lines that don't exist anywhere else — at altitudes between 1,700m and 2,200m. The combination of high elevation, slow ripening and unique genetics produces a level of aromatic complexity that other origins struggle to match.
What's the difference between Yirgacheffe and Sidamo?
Yirgacheffe sits inside Sidamo, but its lots are typically more delicate — jasmine, bergamot, lemon zest, white peach. Wider Sidamo (and the newer Guji administrative zone) tends toward bolder fruit and a heavier body, especially the naturals.
Should I buy washed or natural Ethiopian?
Try one of each. Washed Ethiopians are clean and tea-like — floral, citrus, often peach. Naturals push hard into berry — blueberry, strawberry, sometimes a winey edge. Tasting them side by side teaches you more about coffee than any guide can.
What brew method works best for Ethiopian coffee?
Pour-over (V60, Origami, Kalita) and AeroPress show off the floral, acidic top notes that make Ethiopia distinct. Espresso with a light Ethiopian roast can be brilliant but unforgiving — you'll want a good grinder and patience.
How long do these Ethiopian beans stay fresh?
Whole-bean Ethiopian lots peak between 7 and 30 days post-roast and stay good for 6–8 weeks if stored sealed and away from light. Buy 200g–250g bags so you finish them before the aromatics fade.