Washington, D.C., Maryland · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Sidamo Coffee and Tea

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level

TagsSidamo Coffee and Tea Maryland coffee roasters Ethiopia Independent Origin / region level Roasts in-house

Sidamo Coffee and Tea was founded in Washington, D.C., approximately 11 years prior to 2017 by Kenfe Bellay and his wife. The company roasts its single-origin coffee beans on-site at its H Street location two to three times per week. It is documented for its commitment to traditional Ethiopian coffee culture, specifically hosting a public coffee ceremony every Sunday afternoon. The business also operates a location in Fulton, Maryland, and provides catering services.

Ownership

The business is independent and family-owned, originally founded and operated by the late Kenfe Bellay.

Founded

2006

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The shop is widely recognized for its authentic Ethiopian coffee experience, including traditional coffee ceremonies and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere on H Street.

Sourcing countries

Ethiopia

Farm-level sourcing

The brand focuses on single-origin Ethiopian coffees. While they emphasize the regional origins of their beans, they do not publicly list specific farm or washing station names for their current offerings.

Notable coffees

— Sidamo
— Yirgacheffe
— Harar

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 brand is well-documented as a local institution, it does not maintain a detailed e-commerce site or public database of specific farm-level sourcing partners.

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