About
Trabocca is a B2B specialty green coffee importer dedicated to bridging the gap between coffee growers and roasters worldwide. Founded on the principles of transparency, long-term relationships, and exceptional cup quality, Trabocca sources coffees from premier origins including Ethiopia, Kenya, and beyond — offering both certified (organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance) and conventional lots. Their end-to-end service covers every stage of the supply chain: identifying and partnering with reliable growers, handling all import logistics from farm to roastery doorstep, financing the movement and storage of coffee, and conducting extensive cupping at each stage to ensure quality. Roasters can browse available spot coffees online, order samples, and even secure pre-bookings for upcoming harvests. Beyond logistics, Trabocca invests in origin through social and sustainability projects such as the Oromia Coffee Project, which improves wastewater treatment and strengthens supply chain resilience in Ethiopia. They equip roasters with rich grower stories, harvest market updates, and sourcing reports, making it easy to communicate provenance to end consumers. Trabocca is ideal for specialty coffee roasters — from independent craft operations to larger commercial buyers — who want consistent access to top-scoring, traceable, and ethically sourced green coffees without managing complex international supply chains themselves.
Key Features
- Traceable Specialty Coffee Sourcing: Direct partnerships with growers in premium origins like Ethiopia and Kenya, offering full traceability from farm to cup with certified and conventional options.
- End-to-End Logistics Management: Handles all import logistics — from farm-level collection and export documentation to warehousing and last-mile delivery to the roastery.
- Online Spot & Pre-Booking Ordering: Roasters can browse available lots online, request samples, and place pre-bookings for upcoming harvest seasons directly through the platform.
- Quality Cupping at Every Stage: Each coffee is extensively cupped throughout its journey through the supply chain to ensure consistent quality and accurate flavor profiling.
- Origin Impact Projects & Storytelling: Initiates sustainability projects at origin (e.g., wastewater treatment, smallholder support) and provides roasters with detailed grower stories for consumer-facing communication.
Use Cases
- A specialty coffee roaster sourcing single-origin Ethiopian or Kenyan lots with full traceability documentation for consumer-facing storytelling.
- A roastery seeking certified (organic, Fairtrade) green coffee to meet customer demand for ethically sourced products.
- A coffee buyer wanting to pre-book harvest lots ahead of the season to lock in supply and pricing before spot availability dwindles.
- An independent roaster looking to outsource international procurement and logistics to focus entirely on roasting and retail operations.
- A roastery owner interested in visiting origin farms through organized field trips to build direct relationships with coffee growers.
Pros
- Full Supply Chain Coverage: Trabocca takes ownership of sourcing, logistics, financing, and quality control, freeing roasters from complex international procurement headaches.
- Certified & Traceable Lots: Offers a wide range of certifications (organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance) alongside thorough traceability data, supporting roasters' sustainability narratives.
- Strong Grower Relationships: Long-term partnerships with farmers and cooperatives ensure reliable access to high-scoring lots and exclusive smallholder series unavailable elsewhere.
Cons
- B2B Only: Trabocca serves coffee roasters and trade buyers exclusively — individual consumers cannot purchase directly.
- Premium Price Point: As a specialty importer focused on quality and traceability, pricing is higher than commodity green coffee sources, which may not suit budget-sensitive buyers.
- Limited Origin Diversity Outside East Africa: While they cover key origins well, roasters seeking very broad geographic diversity may need to supplement with additional importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Trabocca's target customer?
Trabocca serves specialty coffee roasters of all sizes — from boutique single-location roasteries to larger commercial operations — who want reliable access to high-quality, traceable green coffee.
Can I order a sample before committing to a full lot?
Yes. Roasters can request samples from Trabocca's available selection to evaluate cup profiles before placing a spot or pre-booking order.
What certifications does Trabocca offer?
Trabocca offers coffees with a range of certifications including organic, Fairtrade, and Rainforest Alliance, as well as conventional specialty lots.
Does Trabocca handle shipping and import logistics?
Yes — Trabocca manages the full logistics chain from the farm to your roastery door, including export, ocean freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and local delivery.
How can I stay updated on available coffees?
Trabocca publishes a weekly newsletter every Thursday with spot coffee availability, flavor profiles, scores, bag counts, and grower stories to help roasters make informed purchasing decisions.
