Founded by Sidama Bensa native Tamiru Tadesse, Alo Coffee bridges the gap between exceptional Ethiopian smallholder coffees and international specialty buyers. Driven by a desire to fair-value his region's potential, Tamiru gained global acclaim after taking 1st Place at the 2021 Ethiopia Cup of Excellence.
Headquartered in Alo Village at a staggering 2,400 masl, Alo Coffee aggregates inherently organic cherries from local families farming 1–2 hectare plots. Tamiru pays premium prices to immediately support household needs, while also funding local schools and sharing agronomic expertise. By managing end-to-end processing and post-harvest risk, Alo Coffee transforms ultra-high-altitude harvests into world-class lots while directly lifting up the community.
