The Farm Story
Tariku Coffee is one of Ethiopia’s leading exporters of Sidama coffee. It was founded by Tariku Kare Banata, who began his journey in coffee as a laborer at a washing station at age 15. Over the years, he advanced through every production stage, gaining deep knowledge before establishing his own washing station in Nensebo Bulga in 2012. In 2020, following new government regulations, he began exporting directly, starting with three containers to China and Taiwan and expanding to markets including South Korea, the USA, and Belgium. Tariku Coffee is an active member of the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association and the ECX, with notable recognition such as the 2019/2020 African Fine Coffee Association Award for washed coffee. The farm practices organic methods, handpicking each bean and using natural spring water. Beyond quality, Tariku Coffee invests in its community, employing over 600 workers, supporting women, funding education for children, and creating platforms for local growers.
