Sip and Savor: The World’s Premier Coffee

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Harrar coffee is naturally processed (or dry-processed.) This is what gives the unroasted coffee beans their innately complex flavors. Not only the green beans that is brewed in Harar and Hararghe regions, built also the leaf and outer skin of the dried coffee peel are used to make tea varieties.

In Harar and in some parts of Oromia, people have consumed an infusion of roasted coffee leaves and coffee husk peel skin tea for hundreds of years. It is traditional It's called "kuti” and “harsher” respectively.

Harar coffee is not just a beverage—it is a symbol of Ethiopia’s deep-rooted coffee heritage, dating back centuries to some of the earliest coffee trade networks. Its brand heritage is built on authenticity, cultural significance, and a distinctive flavor profile that has made it one of the most sought-after coffees in the world.

Harar is one of the world’s oldest coffee-producing regions, with traditions dating back over 1,000 years. The region played a crucial role in the early coffee trade, with beans transported by camel caravans to ports like Zeila and shipped to the Arabian Peninsula. Harar coffee was among the first coffees introduced to the global market, gaining recognition for its unique characteristics.

Grown in Ethiopia’s Eastern Highlands (1,500–2,100 meters above sea level), Harar coffee benefits from rich volcanic soil, high altitudes, and a unique microclimate.

The beans are often hand-harvested and processed by smallholder farmers using techniques passed down through generations.The preservation of heirloom varietals ensures that Harar coffee maintains its original genetic and sensory identity.

Harar Coffee in the modern market  remains a premium product, highly valued by specialty coffee buyers worldwide. Mawi Coffee’ s  roasting, and wholesaling Harar  is a continuation of this legacy. By emphasizing its authenticity, heritage, and quality, w help  the position of Harar coffee as not just a product but a cultural experience.

The natural (sun-dried) processing method plays a big role in its unique flavor, intensifying its fruity and complex profile.

Harar coffee‘s historical significance is equally remarkable. As one of the oldest known coffee origins, it carries a deep cultural and heritage value. The region’s high altitude, traditional farming methods, and heirloom varietals contribute to its rich and unique taste.

The use of the coffee husks to make Hasher-Qahwa (also known as Qishr in other regions) further highlights the sustainability and cultural depth of Harar‘s coffee tradition. This tea-like beverage, often brewed with spices like ginger and cinnamon, adds another layer to Harar coffee heritage.