African coffees are some of the most vibrant, expressive, and memorable in the world. They’re known for bright acidity, juicy fruit notes, and floral aromatics that set them apart from other regions. If you’ve ever tasted a coffee with hints of blueberry, jasmine, or ripe citrus, there’s a good chance it came from Africa.
This collection features standout selections from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and beyond. These regions have deep coffee histories, with generations of producers crafting unique varieties and processing methods. The result is coffee that surprises in the best way. You get cups that are clean, complex, and layered with flavor.
Many of these coffees are natural processed, meaning the beans were dried with the fruit still intact. This method tends to boost sweetness, body, and fruit intensity. If you enjoy that lush, fruity style, explore our Natural Processed Coffee collection. It dives deeper into this method, which plays a big role in shaping the flavor of many African coffees.
These beans are also known for their crisp structure and clean finish. They brew beautifully in pour-over setups like V60 or Chemex, and they can shine in drip machines and AeroPress as well. While espresso can be trickier, skilled baristas love using African coffees for bright, fruit-forward shots that bring a whole new energy to milk drinks.
Looking for flavor that really jumps out? Our Juicy Coffees focus on that same intense fruit and acidity that makes African origins so exciting. These coffees bring the kind of sparkle that turns an ordinary cup into something you want to think about.
What sets African coffee apart isn’t just the flavors—it’s the clarity. Each origin brings a different angle. Ethiopian coffees might show delicate florals and tea-like body. Kenyan beans often push deeper into ripe berry and black currant with sharp, structured acidity. Rwanda and Burundi produce balanced, fruit-laced coffees with soft sweetness and depth.
These aren’t background coffees. They invite attention. They change as they cool. They reward slower drinking and more intentional brewing. If you enjoy tasting and talking about coffee, this is the collection that starts conversations.
For adventurous drinkers or anyone looking to try something new, African coffees open up a wide spectrum of flavor that feels exciting without being overwhelming. They’re bold without being aggressive, sweet without being heavy, and bright without losing balance.
Each offering in this lineup is selected to represent the best of its origin and processing method. We rotate them regularly to reflect what’s fresh, seasonal, and tasting great right now.
So if you want coffee that pushes flavor forward, rewards curiosity, and brings energy to your brewing routine, African coffee is the place to start.
We roast and ship Mon-Fri. Most U.S. orders arrive 1-3 business days after shipping. Faster options are available at checkout. We ship coffees between 0-4 days off-roast for proper degassing and aim to get them to you by 7 days off-roast, our minimum preferred degassing period.
Coffees taste best when they’ve had a moment to breathe, and this is especially true for coffees roasted on air roasters like our Loring. Allowing the coffee to rest after roasting enhances its flavor and balance.
We recommend at least a seven day rest if brewing the coffee on espresso, with the best results falling in the 10-21 days off-roast window. For filter, five days minimum will yield the best results, with the optimal taste coming in the 8-17 days off roast range.
To preserve freshness, we recommend storing all coffees in airtight containers and consuming them within 30 days. However, if stored properly, you can still achieve quality results up to 60 days off roast.