Farmers harvesting on Kilimanjaro slopes

Specialty Green Coffee · Tanzania to USA

From the farmers
of Kilimanjaro
to your roastery

"The best cup of coffee tastes great and does good. Every bag of Origin 255 is a direct investment in Tanzanian farming communities."

Explore Our Coffee

80–90+

SCA Score

Import Duty

1 bag

Min. Order

Regions

8–13 wks

Farm to Door

Kilimanjaro above the tea and coffee fields

Who We Are

One origin.
Done right.

Origin 255 Coffee LLC specializes in importing the finest Robusta and Arabica coffee beans from Tanzania’s mineral-rich volcanic soils in the Southern Highlands. We are dedicated to connecting African coffee excellence with American coffee enthusiasts by sourcing premium beans that reflect the unique terroir and craftsmanship of East African coffee production. Our commitment to quality begins at the source, ensuring that every bean meets our rigorous standards for flavor, freshness, and sustainability.

We distinguish ourselves through our advanced preservation techniques and climate-controlled logistics network, which maintain the integrity and freshness of our coffee from harvest to delivery. By combining precision, reliability, and a deep respect for the coffee-growing communities of Tanzania, we deliver an exceptional coffee experience that honors both the origin and the consumer.

Our mission is to be the trusted bridge between African coffee producers and American coffee lovers.

Growing Regions

Three regions. One extraordinary country.

Tanzania's highland farms produce some of Africa's most complex specialty coffee — shaped by altitude, volcanic soil, and generations of farming tradition.

Region 01

Kilimanjaro & Arusha

1,400–1,800m · Washed

Bright citrus acidity, floral notes, clean finish. Tanzania's most iconic growing region at the foot of Africa's highest peak.

Region 02

Mbeya — Southern Highlands

1,600–2,000m · Washed & Natural

Full body, dark fruit, wine-like complexity. Grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil at Tanzania's highest altitude zone.

Region 03

Mbinga / Ruvuma

1,400–1,800m · Washed

Balanced, red berry, subtle chocolate. A consistent, lovable core offering that your customers keep coming back to.

Product Tiers

Every roastery. Every need.

From rare competition microlots to dependable blending base — every lot cupped, scored, and fully documented before it ships.

90+

SCA Score

Microlot / Competition

Rare, unrepeatable lots for roasters chasing awards and distinction.

87–89

SCA Score

Premium Single-Origin

Specialty cafes and direct-trade roasters.

84–86

SCA Score

Specialty Grade

Your core offering — reliably beautiful Tanzanian specialty.

80–83

SCA Score

Blending Base

High-volume commercial roasters.

Why Origin 255

Built around your roastery.

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Full traceability

Farm, region, altitude, harvest year, SCA score — plus farmer story sheets and origin photography for your marketing.

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Quality guaranteed

Cupped at origin and again on U.S. arrival. Miss the stated score — we replace or refund. No questions asked.

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Start from 1 bag

60 kg minimum. Scales with you from micro-roaster to multi-location operation.

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0% import duty

Tanzania's AGOA status means zero tariffs. That saving goes straight to your margin.

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Ethically sourced

Above Fairtrade prices. Living wages for farmers. Coffee you can sell with a clear conscience.

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Never out of stock

Multi-exporter relationships and buffer inventory — you never miss a roast cycle.

How It Works

Five steps to your first order.

Request samples

Free cupping samples shipped to qualified roasters. No obligation.

Cup & decide

Taste, review lot sheets, SCA scores, and farmer stories.

Place your order

Choose lot and quantity (min. 1 bag / 60 kg). We invoice immediately.

We ship fast

Dispatched from our U.S. climate-controlled warehouse on payment.

Roast & repeat

Delivered in 1–5 business days. We follow up on every order.

Ready to Source Tanzania's Finest?

Your first sample is free.
No strings attached.

Exceptional Tanzanian specialty coffee — from Kilimanjaro's slopes to your roastery door in five simple steps.

Qualified specialty roasters only · No commitment required

From the farmersof Kilimanjaroto your roastery

One origin.Done right.

Three regions. One extraordinary country.

Every roastery. Every need.

Built around your roastery.

Five steps to your first order.

Your first sample is free.No strings attached.

From the farmers
of Kilimanjaro
to your roastery

One origin.
Done right.

Your first sample is free.
No strings attached.