Where every bean carries the story of its land.
Direct sourcing from carefully selected African origins. Quality assessed on the ground, full traceability from origin to cup. Coffee as it should be — honest, rich, and with a story worth telling.
Coffee is not a commodity.— Cafricano, Lda · Portugal · African Origin Coffee
It is a quality of life moment,
grown in African soil, held within the bean,
delivered with honesty.
Our Origins
Direct sourcing with local partners. Every lot selected in the field and evaluated before any volume commitment is made.
Primary Origin
The birthplace of Arabica coffee. Ethiopia produces some of the world's most complex and celebrated lots — Washed and Natural Arabica with exceptional floral, fruity and wine-like profiles. We source directly from carefully selected processors with full farm-to-shipment traceability and strict quality control at every step.
Secondary Origin
Tanzania offers fully washed Arabica with bright citrus and floral notes, and sun-dried Robusta of remarkable body and sweetness. One of East Africa's most consistent producers, with multiple containers available monthly across harvest seasons.
Tertiary Origin
Uganda's Robusta is among Africa's most undervalued coffees — full body, earthy tones, and cocoa depth make it a perfect backbone for Italian espresso blends. The washed Arabica from the eastern highlands surprises with a vivid, fruited profile that punches well above its price point.
Premium Niche
Once the world's 4th largest coffee exporter, Angola is experiencing a remarkable revival. Heritage Arabica of unique terroir — low acidity, chocolate and dried fruit notes — offers a rare and compelling origin story for premium European positioning. Limited volumes, exceptional differentiation.
Premium Origin
Kenya's AA and AB grades are among the world's most sought-after specialty coffees — intense blackcurrant, bright acidity, and syrupy body. We source from licensed, fully certified exporters operating under official regulatory compliance, ensuring traceable, high-integrity supply. Samples available upon request.
Who We Are
Cafricano was born from the belief that between Africa and Europe there exists a shorter, more honest, and infinitely better path. We are a team with deep roots and networks across African countries, building direct bridges between producers and European roasters who value origin above all else.
We don't sell catalogues. We present lots we have seen, smelled, and cupped ourselves. If it's in front of you, it exists.
Our Process
Every lot passes through on-site evaluation before any volume commitment. The process is designed to eliminate risk for the buyer.
Ready to Begin
No volume commitment is requested until your quality team has approved samples from each origin. Zero risk to get started.
Contact
For sample requests, origin information or to discuss a supply partnership, contact our team directly. We respond within 24 hours.
Company
Cafricano, Lda · Portugal
Paulo Cotrim — Co-founder
paulo@cafricano.com
Mateus Alberto — Co-founder
mateus@cafricano.com
Active Origins
Tanzania · Uganda · Angola · Ethiopia · Kenya
Registration
CAE 46370 · 46190 · 70220