Ethiopia
Ethiopia is located in northeast Africa, and borders Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Sudan. The western half is a mountainous region traversed by the Great Rift Valley. To the east it is mostly arid plateau. The highlands are warm with summer rainfall, though droughts occur; the east is hot and dry. Most people live in the centre north. Subsistence farming is the main activity, though droughts have led to famine. Coffee is the main export and there is some light industry.
Ethiopia is the main coffee consuming country in Africa, consuming almost half their annual production. It also produces coffee with some of the most distinctive flavours in the world. 
Schluters in Ethiopia.
Having started a business in Addis in 1972, we withdrew in 1975 due to the poliical situation at the time, but have remained in close contact with our former partners. We can supply a high quality, traceable and reliable product, and can offer the full range of coffees from an Origin with a wealth of distinctive gourmet varieties. We can also offer Fair Trade, Organic and RFA certified coffees from Ethiopia.
Type of coffee – Arabica, Robusta
Main Regions – Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Limu, Harrar, Djimmah, Bebeka, Teppi, Gimbi, Lekempti
Marketing System – Daily internal auction in Addis Ababa
Process – Washed, Natural
Harvest Season – October – December (shipments January – July)
Port of Shipment – Djibouti
Cupping Characteristics – Balanced medium body & acidity. Winey sweet flavour. Floral flavours in washed coffee, Blueberry notes in good Harrars
