Our Sourcing
How We Source
Direct relationships with Ethiopian cooperatives. Complete traceability from farm to cup. Quality and compliance infrastructure powered by the Collective Genesis platform.
Hangadhi, East Guji, Oromia — Natural process drying beds, 2,100–2,200 masl
The Process
Relationship & Selection
We work directly with cooperative leaders to identify exceptional micro-lots. Relationships are built over multiple seasons, not single transactions.
Quality Verification
Every lot is cupped by independent SCA-certified Q-graders and tested in ISO 17025 certified labs. We publish full cupping scores, moisture, density, water activity, and defect counts.
Documentation & Traceability
GPS coordinates of the farm, harvest records, processing logs, export permits, phytosanitary certificates, and bills of lading. Every document assembled and verified on the CG platform.
Compliance & Screening
Satellite-based deforestation screening (WHISP), geolocation validation, and EUDR readiness assessment. All compliance evidence assembled automatically for EU importers.
Delivery & Transparency
Real-time shipment tracking from Djibouti port to US warehouse. Temperature and humidity monitoring in transit. Full price waterfall published from farmgate to landed cost.
Origin Regions
Where We Source
Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee. Its heirloom varieties, high altitudes, and diverse processing traditions produce cup profiles no other origin can replicate.
East Guji
Oromia
- Altitude
- 1,800–2,200m
- Cup Profile
- Complex, fruity, high acidity. Blueberry, citrus, floral.
- Partners
- Kayon Mountain Farm, Hangadhi area cooperatives
Yirgacheffe
SNNPR / Sidama
- Altitude
- 1,700–2,200m
- Cup Profile
- Delicate, aromatic, tea-like. Jasmine, lemon, bergamot.
- Partners
- Kochere and Aricha area cooperatives
Sidamo
Sidama
- Altitude
- 1,500–2,200m
- Cup Profile
- Sweet, balanced, wine-like. Berry, wine, chocolate.
- Partners
- Bensa area cooperatives
Gedeo
SNNPR
- Altitude
- 1,800–2,100m
- Cup Profile
- Complex naturals. Strawberry, tropical fruit, honey.
- Partners
- Gedeb area cooperatives
Harrar
Oromia
- Altitude
- 1,500–2,100m
- Cup Profile
- Wild, bold, distinctive. Blueberry, wine, mocha.
- Partners
- Harar area producers
Platform
Powered by Collective Genesis
Fourth Wave Trade operates on the Collective Genesis platform — the same infrastructure available to every importer and seller on the marketplace. Full traceability, compliance automation, evidence management, and transparent pricing are built into every transaction.