In the birthplace of Arabica, coffee and forest grow together.
An integrated farming system in the Ethiopian coffee-growing lands
Ethiopia is the birthplace of Coffea arabica, the world’s most popular coffee species.
Over 99% of all Arabica varieties still grow there.
But as of today, the climate is shifting, more farmers are leaving this region, livelihoods are at risk, and traditions are fading.
Desta’s Coffee demonstrates a model that is both economically viable and rooted in the restoration of nature.
In southwest Ethiopia, the team at Desta’s Coffee Farm is creating a self-sufficient ecosystem on a 120-hectare plot.
Coffee is grown beneath the forest canopy, lowering inputs, enriching the soil, and helping both the plants and the forest thrive.
Once harvested, the coffee is sold in Switzerland, both to wholesale customers and directly to consumers. Also available for order via Restor's App.
Each cup of Desta’s organic coffee helps fund the continued restoration of Ethiopia’s forests.
Transparency matters to Desta’s team.
They use Restor to facilitate transparency and promote the visibility of their work.
Watch Desta’s restoration journey in Restor's community films.
