Coffee that delivers impact. Not just flavor.

At Bette Buna, we grow, produce and export coffee in Ethiopia. But what we’re really growing is the future of our communities. We believe even the most challenged rural areas can transform their own future when opportunity meets courage and effort. Specialty coffee is just the tool that makes that change visible.

Our farms and mills in Taferi Kela and Megadu are living classrooms. Through demonstration plots, context-adapted programs, and role modeling, farmers learn to build resilient, economically sustainable farms, earn better incomes, and turn effort into real change. We also inspire youth to create alternative incomes through specialty coffee and local businesses, extending opportunity far beyond the farm.

For our customers, this means coffee that is more than just high-quality, traceable and good logistics. It comes from coffee communities who understand their value, markets, and quality expectations. It tells a story of transformation, care, and skills. And is produced in a system that consistently delivers both excellent coffee and visible impact. Buying Bette Buna is buying into a living example of what specialty coffee can achieve for communities, for farmers, and for your business.

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What our customers say

"On a table filled with high technical intervention Colombian lots, the coffee of Bette Buna stood out. Hester moved heaven and earth to get the coffees on time across the channel and in the roastery."

"Our partner Bette Buna is more than just an exporter or importer. When Hester is not busy trying to sell, export or import her coffes, she actually works her a** off with her boots in the mud on the fields."

"With Bette Buna, the traceability is exceptional. Every lot specifically names the people involved at each stage of production, from the people who picked the cherries to those who processed and milled the coffee. This level of transparency is almost unheard of in Ethiopia."
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how we make it happen

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At Bette Buna, specialty coffee isn’t just a label, it’s serious business. And we do it differently. From the first picked cherry to the final lot, we aim to take full control and improve every day. We segment every delivery of fresh cherries, apply processing protocols designed for our context, and train our team to hit real specialty standards. Every day-batch is traced and QC’ed in our mobile labs located at the farm and mill. Yes, even with power cuts, because it matters.

We don’t chase a single “banger” cup. We create distinct profiles, and we know exactly why every decision is made. Milling, production orders, market insight, it’s all part of the system. The result? Coffee that’s consistent, traceable, and expressive, backed by a team with deep combined experience in processing, Ethiopia, and specialty markets. For roasters and importers, that means coffee that performs.

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We don’t just give farmers tools: we help them grow, apply, and benefit from them. Through year-round workshops, practical programs, and our climate-resilient nurseries, we empower 3.500 farmers to renovate their farms, manage soils, improve harvests, and strengthen business skills. For example each year we distribute 350,000 seedlings as a reward for farmers who apply what they learn.

Real change happens when knowledge meets action, and we provide the guidance, tools, and opportunities to make it happen.

Seeing is believing. That’s why we turn our farms and mills into living classrooms.

Farmers in our community learn by doing: soil management, stumping, shading, composting, and farm layouts are all demonstrated in practice at our demofarm. Demo plots and hands-on experience give farmers (literate or not) the confidence and skills to implement what they see, building knowledge that lasts and spreads across the community.

We help youth and community members build alternative income streams connected to specialty coffee. By inspiring and motivating small businesses, service activities, and supportive ventures around coffee production, we inspire the next generation to innovate, take initiative, and shape their own economic future.

Proving that opportunity extends far beyond the harvest.

Step into the birthplace of coffee and experience it like never before. At our community eco-lodges, you’ll stay on our farm and witness firsthand how specialty coffee is grown, processed, and transformed into opportunity.

From baristas and roasters to producers, importers, QC, educators, accountmanagers and even photographers. Our educational trips and courses give you an insider’s view of the reality of Ethiopian coffee, paired with real community impact projects.

See how farms, mills, and people work together to create sustainable change, and return with knowledge, inspiration, and a story that will transform you.


We provide sourcing services: if the coffee you’re looking for isn’t on our offer list, we try to match you with the right supplier, and help producers who invest in their communities gain market access.

Our team of skilled QC professionals with over 25 years of experience ensures your coffee meets the highest standards. Bette Buna offers export service, sample drawing, quality control, and loading supervision.

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Want to know what Bette Buna coffees are available in your region right now? Fill in your details and we’ll provide the latest information on current lots and samples. Discover what’s ready for you this season and explore coffees that reflect our farmers’ skill, care, and community impact.

Thinking about larger lots for upcoming harvest? Let us know. We can guide you on how to access the right volumes.

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