Rooted in Resilience, Roasted with Purpose

Our Story

Helen Coffee Exporter is more than a brand – it's a movement. Our work supports Ethiopian smallholder farmers and empowers women through handcrafted coffee traditions, fair trade, and sustainable innovation.

From the highlands of Ethiopia to cups around the world, we bridge cultures and communities through the universal language of exceptional coffee.

Our Mission

To empower Ethiopian coffee growers, elevate women roasters, and deliver ethical specialty coffee worldwide.

Our Vision

To establish Ethiopia's first world-class Coffee Training Center, nurture new generations of professionals, and promote global coffee education and sustainability.

Core Values

Excellence

Committed to the highest quality in everything we do

Integrity

Honest and transparent in all our relationships

Sustainability

Protecting our environment for future generations

Empowerment

Lifting up communities through opportunity

Innovation

Embracing new ideas and technologies

Community

Building strong, supportive networks

Passion

Driven by love for coffee and people

Meet Our Leadership

Betty Seyoum

Founder & CEO

With over 15 years in coffee export and a passion for empowering women, Betty founded Helen Coffee to bridge Ethiopian farmers with global markets.

Coffee Export

Women Empowerment

Sustainable Farming

Alemayehu Tadesse

Head of Operations

A coffee processing expert with deep knowledge of Ethiopian coffee varieties and traditional processing methods.

Coffee Processing

Quality Control

Farm Relations

Meron Haile

Training Director

Leading our educational initiatives, Meron designs programs that empower the next generation of coffee professionals.

Education

Curriculum Design

Professional Development

Our Journey in Pictures

Discover the faces, places, and moments that define Helen Coffee Exporter's commitment to excellence and empowerment.

Our Partner Farms

Sustainable coffee farms across Ethiopia

Women Empowerment

Women leading coffee processing operations

Cultural Heritage

Preserving Ethiopian coffee traditions

Skills Development

Professional training programs

Modern Facilities

State-of-the-art processing equipment

Community Impact

Building stronger communities together

Quality Assurance

Rigorous quality testing processes

Global Reach

Connecting Ethiopia to the world

Our Journey

2018

The Beginning

Betty Seyoum founded Helen Coffee with a vision to empower Ethiopian women through coffee export opportunities.

2019

First Export

Successfully exported our first shipment of premium Ethiopian coffee to European markets, establishing quality standards.

2020

Women's Training Program

Launched our first women's empowerment program, training 25 women in coffee roasting and business skills.

2021

Sustainable Practices

Implemented comprehensive sustainability practices, achieving zero-waste production and eco-friendly packaging.

2022

Tourism Initiative

Started coffee tourism programs, welcoming international visitors to experience Ethiopian coffee culture firsthand.

2023

Global Recognition

Received international awards for sustainable practices and women empowerment in the coffee industry.

2024

Training Center Vision

Announced plans for Ethiopia's first comprehensive Coffee Training Center, set to open in 2025.

Awards & Recognition

Best Sustainable Coffee Exporter

African Coffee Association

2023

Women Empowerment Excellence

Global Coffee Initiative

2023

Quality Excellence Award

Ethiopian Coffee Board

2022

Innovation in Coffee Tourism

Tourism Ethiopia

2022