The natural method is the oldest coffee processing technique in Ethiopia. Immediately after harvest, coffee cherries are spread out on wooden patios to sun-dry, where they are carefully turned to prevent mold or spoilage. Once fully dried, the outer husk and fruit are mechanically removed, preparing the beans for export.

The second coffee processing method in Ethiopia is the washed process. After harvest, the outer skin and most of the fruit flesh are removed from the coffee cherry using a depulper. The beans are then placed in fermentation tanks to break down the remaining sticky mucilage. Once this step is complete, the coffee is dried, preparing it for export.

True to our motto, “From Us. By Us. For Everyone™,” Vantera Coffee Bean Company sources and sells premium green coffee and offers roasted coffee from Ethiopia and select other origins. While our primary focus is Ethiopian coffee, we’re proud to bring a variety of exceptional beans to retail and wholesale customers. Roasted and packaged in the United States for optimal freshness, our coffee invites you to experience the rich diversity of Ethiopian coffee and more.