Ethiopia Tofik Nura

At just 33 years old, Tofik Nura represents a new generation of independent Ethiopian producers building on family knowledge while refining their own approach. Raised in coffee and trained by his father, Tofik has managed his family’s 20-hectare farm in Sadi since 2021. In addition to his own land, he sources cherry from neighboring smallholders in and around the Gera Forest, a region known for cool temperatures and steady rainfall.

Tofik employs a classic washed process using a four-stage McKinnon pulper, but distinguishes his work through an unconventional resting step. After fermentation, parchment is stored in carefully managed piles before final drying, a method that appears to stabilize water activity and lend consistency to the finished coffee. As he works toward becoming a licensed exporter, Tofik is positioned to become a steady and distinctive contributor to our Ethiopia sourcing.