Angelino’s Coffee shattered industry records by paying $445 per pound for Ethiopia’s top coffee at the 2024 Cup of Excellence — the highest price in the event’s history. The 8.5-hour auction saw over 3,000 bids, highlighting fierce competition for the planet’s best beans. The competition’s five-cup minimum evaluation standard ensured only coffees with unwavering quality advanced to the auction stage. These record prices don’t just reward farmers; they fund community projects and coffee sustainability efforts in regions where the beans are grown.
Angelino’s set a $445/lb auction record for Ethiopian coffee at the 2024 Cup of Excellence, funding sustainability initiatives through 3,000+ competitive bids.
Angelino’s also claimed its 11th premier win of the 2024 competition season, dominating specialty coffee markets worldwide. The company’s founder, Kirk Bedrossian, personally visits farms to ascertain quality and build direct relationships with growers. His hands-on approach has led to 11 Cup of Excellence wins this year alone, a feat unmatched in the industry.
Through its Cup of Excellence Collection, Angelino’s showcases the skill of farmers, tracing each coffee’s journey from soil to shelf. The winning Ethiopia Sidama lot from Basha Farm features a naturally processed 74158 variety cultivated by farmer Basha Bekele Butusha. This focus on sourcing excellence keeps the company at the top of specialty coffee rankings. Angelino’s uses cutting-edge methods to roast and package its coffees, utilizing advanced equipment** that ensures consistent flavor profiles in every batch.
Partnering with U.S. Roasting Champion Rudy Altamirano, the company crafts custom roast profiles to highlight unique flavors in each batch. Advanced Roastronix machines allow precise control over temperature and timing, guaranteeing peak flavor. Coffees are sealed in custom aluminum cans and collector boxes designed to attract enthusiasts while preserving freshness.
Six new collections from different coffee-growing countries are planned, expanding access to top-tier beans. High auction prices directly support farmers and their communities. By paying premiums, Angelino’s helps fund schools, healthcare, and sustainable farming practices.
These investments uplift smallholder producers globally and create long-term economic stability. Industry experts praise the company for reshaping how coffee auctions benefit growers beyond simple transactions. Now, Angelino’s is making its award-winning coffees more accessible.
It recently launched the inaugural Cup of Excellence Pod Collection, offering 16 #1-ranked coffees in pre-portioned pods. This move lets home brewers experience rare, competition-grade beans with ease. The pods are available online, shipped globally in collector’s packaging.
