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The spread of organised coffee cultivation in Ethiopia - as related by lsrael Degefa.
Coffee spread to the highland areas of Sidamo where the trees are newer. In my home area, the trees can be 65-85 years old. Trees this mature no longer produce good, flavoursome coffee but farmers have been resistant to replanting due to the perceived interruption in their income. On a side note, in response to this issue Kerchanshe now runs a range of ...
About Us
Why Choose Us
Who we are
Kerchanshe Coffee stands out for its commitment to quality and authenticity. Our beans are sourced from nine renowned Ethiopian regions, each offering distinct flavors and characteristics. We employ unique processing methods to enhance the natural qualities of our coffee. Our focus on sustainability and community development further distinguishes us as a leader in the coffee industry.
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Our History
From Grandmother's Gift to Global Legacy: The Story of Kerchanshe Coffee and Bale Mountain Farm
1990
The Beginning
Kerchanshe Coffee’s journey began with the passion of our CEO’s grandfather, whose deep connection to the land and love for coffee farming took root in the fertile soils of southern Ethiopia. His family's coffee-growing tradition originated with Mr. Israel Degefa's grandmother, Mrs. Wagayehu Bekele Debela, who instilled sustainable farming values at Bale Mountain Farm.
Expanding
Building on this strong foundation, Mr. Israel Degefa transformed the family legacy into Kerchanshe Coffee—now Ethiopia’s largest coffee producer and exporter. Over the past 15 years, Kerchanshe Coffee has grown from humble beginnings into a global leader in the coffee industry, employing over 1,900 permanent staff and 25,000 seasonal workers. The company’s operations directly and indirectly impact the livelihoods of more than 1 million coffee growers across southern and southwestern Ethiopia, staying true to its heritage of quality and sustainability.
Leading Coffee Expert
Bale Mountain Farm remains a shining example of the commitment to tradition and innovation that defines Kerchanshe Coffee. Under Mr. Israel Degefa’s stewardship, the farm has seen significant improvements, including the implementation of drip irrigation systems and the use of high-quality, chemical-free coffee seedlings. These advancements ensure the production of the purest coffee beans while honoring the traditional cultivation methods passed down by his grandmother.
15+ years of experience producing and exporting the finest Ethiopian coffee
Company Profile
A bad day with coffee is better than a good day without it.
As the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, Kerchanshe Trading has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Founded on the principles of bringing fairness and transparency to the coffee value chain while satisfying customer demand, Kerchanshe is also a company with heart and vision. Kerchanshe...
quality policy
Quality of our beans is what sets us apart
Our quality policy focuses on three main pillars: our customers, our farmers, and the environment. It includes
Ensuring only the finest, cleanest coffee is selected based on origin, aroma, flavour, body.
Building strong long-term relationships with the farmers by working with them at each step.
Building strong long-term relationships with the farmers by working with them at each step.
Community
Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)
Kerchanshe believes in being socially responsible. We believe in giving back, and contributing to the community that we live in. That's engraved in our DNA. We engage with the community through our NGO, Buna Qela. Buna Qela is a Charity Association is a local, non-political, non-religious, and not-for profit civil society organization, first licensed and registered in June 2017 and re-registered in July 2019 by the Agency for Civil Society Organizations of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopian (Registration Number 3804), as per the new Civil Society law (Proc. 1113/2019). Buna Qela was established by the owners and staff members of Kerchanshe Trading PLC, which the leading coffee-producing and exporting company in Ethiopia.
Since its establishment, Buna Qela has implemented a number social development and coffee improvement projects. The main ones include social development projects like clean water supply, electric supply, construction of access road, construction of primary schools, construction clinics (human and veterinary), construction of farmers training center and construction of church; and coffee improvement activities like distribution of quality coffee seedlings, stumping, pruning, compost and training on quality and requirements of different certification standards.
Women
Empowerment
Women Empowerment at Kerchanshe:
Driving Change from Ground Up
At Kerchanshe Coffee, women empowerment is not just a goal but a core value integrated into our operations. As the largest coffee producer and exporter in Ethiopia, Kerchanshe Coffee believes that empowering women leads to stronger communities, better livelihoods, and higher-quality coffee production. Our initiatives aim to support women in every part of the value chain, from the farms to the executive boardroom.
Our Vision
To be the leader in innovation and quality among coffee producers and exporters while caring for the environment.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing the finest high-quality coffee beans to our customers worldwide while forging mutually beneficial relationships with the community and the environment that we live in.
Our Values
We adhere to our highest ethical values and conduct in our relationship with our customers, employees, the community, and the environment.
