Hambela Estate

hambela estate is a single-estate producer and exporter based in the guji zone of southern ethiopia. the estate operates within one of ethiopia's most active specialty-growing regions, known for lots that score 86 or higher on the sca cupping scale and carry distinct provenance. hambela supplies microlot green coffee direct to roasters and importers across the eu, us, and east asia, working with buyers who want traceable, single-origin lots rather than blended or commodity-grade material. the estate's coffees are positioned at the upper end of ethiopia's grading scale, consistent with grade 1 or grade 2 classification under the ethiopian system. hambela has had lots recognized through the cup of excellence program, which provides independent scoring and auction-based verification for buyers seeking documented quality benchmarks. minimum orders align with standard ethiopian microlot practice, typically in the range of 10 to 30 bags. buyers are advised to establish contact before the october harvest and to request offer samples early, as access to the best lots is typically secured through pre-season relationships and advance deposits. export documentation follows standard ethiopian requirements, including certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and clu quality certificate.