Beyond the Beans
QAWWA COFFEE EXPORTERS PLC
Globally, women play a major role in the production of coffee. But fewer than 25 percent of coffee farms are female owned or operated. The major reasons for the under-representation of women in coffee production are limited access to land, lack of financing and social support.
Qawwa Coffee Exporters PLC is an all-women owned/operated coffee export business in Ethiopia. Our company thrives on three principles: Export the highest quality specialty coffee. Export high quality coffee produced using environmentally sustainable methods and meets fair trade standards. Empower women coffee farm workers by creating economic opportunities that will enable them to achieve economic self-reliance.
Message from Qawwa Coffee Exporters PLC CEO
Hilina Mezgebu
I am proud to be able to establish an all women owned/operated green coffee exporting company. Our company, established in 2021, has been able to attract international attention for its high quality specialty coffee exports.
Our corporate values revolve around the production of high quality specialty coffee produced in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. Traditionally, women have been involved in all aspect of coffee production — land preparation, planting, hand weeding, harvesting, stumping and pulping of cherry, and sorting and drying coffee.
At Qawwa Coffee, we believe women in coffee production should go “beyond the beans” and become players in the international export and distribution of high-quality coffee.
We appreciate the support of all in our efforts
Ethiopia, the Cradle of Mankind and Coffee
Ethiopia is known as the Land of Origins or Cradle of Mankind. Kaffa region of Ethiopia is widely regarded as the birthplace of the coffee plant and coffee culture. The phrase “coffee bean” is an anglicization of “Kaffa bunn”.
Coffee is Ethiopia’s top export commodity and ranks fifth in the world in the production of coffee. There are over 4 million small-scale coffee farmers in Ethiopia, and some 12 million people are involved in the cultivation, picking, processing and distribution of coffee.
We are a proud member of the Ethiopian Women in Coffee Association (EWIC)
, International Women's Coffee Alliance and Ethiopian Coffee Association
Coffee we provide
Bale
Bale coffee is mostly grown in the Bale Mountain National Park area in Southeastern Ethiopia in a semi-wild environment. The Park is known for its
Harrar
Harrar coffee originates from the eastern Harar region of Ethiopia. Harrar coffee is classified as Ethiopian heirloom and is known for its exceptional quality and
Keffa
The word coffee drives from Kaffa, name of a place in the South Western Ethiopian highlands where coffee was first discovered. Named after the region
Lekempti
Lekempti coffee is a relatively new coffee on the market, but it has quickly become one of the most popular coffees from Ethiopia. It is
Jimma
Jima coffee is one of the most popular coffees in Ethiopia. It is grown in the Jimma region, which is located in the southwestern part
Guji
Guji coffee is grown in the southern part of Ethiopia, known for its high-altitude, fertile soils, and ideal climate for coffee cultivation. The region’s altitude
Sidamo
Sidamo coffee is a complex and versatile coffee that is known for its fruity, citrusy, and spicy flavors. It has a medium body and a
Yirgachefe
Yirgacheffe coffee is a highly-prized coffee from the Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia. It is known for its bright acidity, clean taste, and complex flavor profile,