Perfect Partnerships, Perfect Roasts

We recognize our role in creating brews that resonate with coffee drinkers and work with passionate roasters to realize coffee that is rich, flavorful, and unforgettable.

An Edema company

Edema, a devoted farmer from Guji's highlands, poured his heart into nurturing coffee plants. For him, farming was a legacy rooted in hard work, honesty, and unity—values he passed on to his family.

1st Generation
Mr. Edema Basaye

Mr. Edema Basaye

(1919 - 1993)

Today, his children honor his vision, leading Ethiopia's top coffee export companies while keeping his principles alive.

2nd Generation
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The Edema family, rooted in Guji's coffee highlands, has grown from humble farmers in the 1900s to owners of Ethiopia's largest coffee export companies. With 29 brothers and sisters, they embody tradition, resilience, and unmatched expertise in the coffee industry.

Aaron Tadesse Edema, founder of Warden Coffee Export, bridges tradition and innovation in Ethiopian coffee. Honoring his family's legacy, he champions quality, sustainability, and community.

3rd Generation
Mr. Aaron Tadesse

Mr. Aaron Tadesse Edema

Founder & CEO of Warden Coffee

Through strong partnerships and refined processing, Warden Coffee reshapes Ethiopia's coffee industry with a bold vision for global impact.

Our Speciality Coffee

Warden sources specialty coffee at two organic-certified estate in Guji Anasora and Adola Wocho Sololo, covering 240 hectares. With three natural processing sites, three washing stations, and two dry mills, we ensure top-quality beans at every step.

Warden Coffee workers picking out unqualified coffee cherries to maximaize quality
Newly harvested coffee cherries
A beautiful view of Warden Coffee's Tabe Burka Site found in Uraga, Guju region
Uraga Tabe Burka Site

Our Washed Coffee

Warden's washed coffee is sourced from organic-certified estate in Guji's highlands, where pristine water and expert processing highlight the beans' bright, clean flavors. Using three advanced washing stations, we ensure meticulous fermentation and drying, enhancing the coffee's vibrant acidity and unique profile.

Warden Coffee workers rotate washed coffee beans to get equal texture and quality throughout the board
Our washed coffee beans are left to dry in the sun
A beautiful view of Warden Coffee's Gurachu Site found in Kercha, Guju region
Kercha Gurachu Site

Taste before you buy

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Learn about coffee

Whether you're an aspiring importer/exporter or simply seeking to deepen your knowledge on coffee, these resources are a great place to start: