Premium Coffee Beans from Ethiopia

Tilahun Chala Import and Export is an Ethiopian trade company established in 2010, with head offices located in Dembel City Centre, Addis Ababa. They specialise in the import and export of different goods including coffee, oilseed, tires, stationery items, office furniture, and industrial chemicals. Some of their food products include coffee, oilseeds white peas, kidney beans, mung bean, red speckled beans, sesame seeds, and chickpeas. The company has skilled and has expertise in the export of quality oilseeds to the international market, the quality of the products they deal in is bound to surprise their clients. Other than high-quality products for imports the offer fast deliveries. They have a large shop at the heart of Merkato – probably the largest market in Africa, where the company has been active since the beginning. The company wishes to expand its exports across the world.

Tilahun Chala Import and Export stores the coffee beans in a cool and dry place which is away from direct sunlight and moisture. The beans are packed in 60 kg jute bags for the purpose of export. The company prefers to export the beans from land, air or sea freight. The main port used is the Djibouti Port. Their Head Office is located on Dembel City Centre, which is conveniently located in the heart of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa on Africa Road (Bole) at just less 5 km distance from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

The company purchases all its products and raw material from the government commodity centre. They are engaged with farmers, growers and producers who are government certified and follow the standards and norms set by the government in the coffee sector. It is ensured that the moisture content in the coffee beans is appropriate, there are no infected or damaged coffee beans and the aroma and taste of the beans are of premium quality as promised by the company. The company has a Coffee Export License.

Tilahun Chala Import and Export source its coffee beans directly from the local Ethiopian farmers. Yirgacheffe coffee beans are harvested from October to December and Sidamo coffee beans are harvested from October to January. Yirgacheffe coffee is wet processing (washed) coffee grown at elevations from 1,700 to 2,200 meters above sea level. Sidamo beans are grown in the highlands at elevations of between 15,000 and 22,000 feet above sea level. The red ripe cherries which are pulped fully are picked and washed to become cream coloured. The coffee cherries are forced through a screen using high amounts of water pressure. The process of pushing the cherries through the screen removes the majority of fruit and skin, only a small amount of pulp remains. The beans are then left to ferment in tanks for about a day. The beans are then removed from the tank, washed, and left to dry in the sun. Once dry, the remaining pulp is simply peeled off. Plantation farming is followed as the method of cultivation by the local farmers.

Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee fruit, often known as the coffee cherry. These bean-like seeds are usually dried, roasted, and brewed to make coffee.

Tilahun Chala Import and Export offers washed coffee beans in Grade 1 (Speciality) and Grade 2 (Premium). They are dealing in Grade 1 Ethiopian Yirgacheffe variety and Grade 2 Ethiopia Sidamo variety. Ethiopian Yirgacheffes is spicy and fragrant and is frequently reviewed and rated as the highest quality Arabica coffees in the world. Their premium reputation also often means they carry a premium price. Ethiopian Sidamo is known for its floral, berry, and citrus notes. Sidamo differs from Yirgacheffe is in its pronounced earthiness. The coffee has a medium body and a low acidity and ends with a bright finish. Coffee beans can be stored for 2 years away from direct moisture in a cool and dry place. Samples of the product are available on request.

Coffee beans are safe to eat. However, consuming coffee beans in moderation is advised because their nutrients are more concentrated than liquid coffee’s. They have anti-inflammatory properties that protect against certain diseases and boost energy and mood.