A DIRECT CONNECTION

From the Cradle of Coffee

Sourced from the ancient soils where coffee first took root.

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THE ROASTER'S DILEMMA

Your Craft Deserves Certainty

Sourcing exceptional coffee shouldn't be a gamble. Too often, it's a journey of broken promises. From unverifiable origins and communication black holes to the agony of arrival quality that doesn't match the sample you approved.

THE BERCHUMA SOLUTION

A Partnership Built on Transparency

We built our model to eliminate uncertainty. With Berchuma, you get verifiable, farm-level traceability, proactive communication, and a rigorous quality protocol that protects the bean's integrity from our hands to your roastery.

Partners in Quality

Quality at the Source

Exceptional coffee is born from meticulous care. We partner directly with washing stations and producers who share our obsession with quality. From precise fermentation times for our washed lots to carefully monitored drying on raised beds, we are your boots on the ground, ensuring every step of the process is executed flawlessly.

A TRANSPARENT JOURNEY

Know Your Source

Every bag we source has a verifiable story. We provide you with the granular data you need to connect your customers to the specific terroir and dedicated people behind each coffee.

AN EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIP

Rewarding Quality

Our direct-trade philosophy is simple: exceptional quality deserves to be rewarded. We build sustainable, long-term relationships with our producer partners, investing in their success. This commitment ensures the people behind the coffee are valued, leading to incredible, consistent quality for your roastery.

POST-HARVEST EXCELLENCE

Crafting Flavor at Origin

The unique character of an Ethiopian coffee is unlocked during processing. This is where our hands-on approach makes the difference. We work directly with our partner washing stations to ensure every detail is perfect—from precise fermentation times for our clean, floral washed lots, to the slow, even drying of our complex, fruit-forward naturals. This meticulous oversight guarantees the consistency and quality you depend on.

YOUR GROWTH PARTNER

Elevate Your Offerings

In a crowded market, unique and consistent coffee is your competitive advantage. We act as an extension of your sourcing team, dedicated to finding the exceptional lots that will elevate your menu, captivate your customers, and help your business thrive.

LET'S CONNECT

Experience the Difference

The journey begins with a conversation. Tell us about your roastery and the profiles you're looking for. We'll send you a curated selection of samples that we believe will not only meet your standards but excite you. Let's find your next exceptional Ethiopian coffee, together.

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Our Mission

Ethiopian coffee is exceptional, but the supply chain is often broken for craft roasters. Quality is compromised, information disappears, and relationships feel transactional.Berchuma was founded to fix this. We provide a direct, transparent bridge to Ethiopia's best producers, built on trust and a shared passion for uncompromising quality.

The Berchuma Standard

Our partnership is built on a foundation of three commitments. It begins with complete transparency, providing verifiable data from the farm to your roastery to eliminate information black holes.This fosters a true partnership, allowing us to act as an extension of your sourcing team while building long-term, equitable relationships with producers.Ultimately, this allows us to deliver uncompromising quality, protecting your coffee's integrity as its dedicated guardians from the washing station right to your door.

Our Expertise

Our expertise is rooted in the 15+ years of on-the-ground experience of our founder, Daniel.Fluent in Amharic and based part-time in Addis Ababa, he has walked the fields with producers across Ethiopia, building the deep relationships that form the backbone of our supply chain.This hands-on commitment is the reason Berchuma has earned the trust of our roaster partners and maintains direct, multi-year relationships with Ethiopia's most respected producers.

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Let's Find Your Perfect Coffee

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