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Keffa Coffee

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IndependentRoasting arrangement unverifiedSourcing: Farm level
TagsKeffa CoffeeMaryland coffee roastersEthiopiaKenyaPeruIndonesiaEl SalvadorColombiaRwandaIndependentFarm level
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Keffa Coffee is a specialty green coffee importer based in Baltimore that connects coffee producers at origin with roasters across the United States. Founded by three-time U.S. Coffee Tasters Champion Samuel Demisse, the company leverages deep family roots in the Ethiopian coffee industry to provide high-quality, traceable green coffee. They serve as a partner to roasters by offering logistics support, quality control services, and direct access to exceptional lots.

Ownership
Keffa Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Samuel Demisse.
Founded
2006
Roasting
Roasting arrangement not independently verified.
What it's known for
Keffa Coffee is highly regarded as a premier importer of specialty green coffee, particularly known for its deep expertise and direct sourcing relationships in Ethiopia.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Kenya · Peru · Indonesia · El Salvador · Colombia · Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The company emphasizes direct relationships with producers and provides detailed specifications for its green coffee lots. They focus on sourcing high-quality single-origin coffees and maintain a warehouse in the U.S. to facilitate supply chain reliability for roasters.
Notable coffees
  • — ARDI (Ethiopia)
  • — Sidama (Ethiopia)
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Recent news and media coverage about Keffa Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the company lists several countries of origin, specific farm names for non-Ethiopian coffees are not consistently highlighted in their public catalog, which focuses on wholesale green coffee specifications.

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