Alo

About This Coffee

Alo Coffee was founded by Tamiru and his wife, Messi, driven by a shared vision to showcase the exceptional quality of Sidama coffees. Before launching Alo, Tamiru, a former university teacher and electrical engineer, spent years working in the coffee industry. When Ethiopia hosted its first-ever Cup of Excellence (COE) competition in 2020, it signaled new opportunities for recognition. In 2021, Alo’s very first submission—a carefully processed lot from their home village of Alo in Bensa—won first place