Our Story

When my family arrived in Canada in 2017, we stayed at Romero House, a welcoming community of refugees and volunteers from around the world that provides transitional housing and settlement support in the spirit of good neighbours. During this time, we deeply missed our family and friends, and adapting to a new country was not easy. We also missed one of the most meaningful parts of our culture, the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, a tradition that brings families, friends, and neighbours together.

As we brewed coffee in our new home, we began inviting the volunteers who helped us navigate Canada’s settlement system, along with neighbours who were also new to the country. Around coffee, we shared stories, exchanged resources, and supported one another as we learned to settle and build new lives in Canada. These moments of connection reminded us of the power of coffee not only to comfort, but to bring people together. This experience became the foundation of Namet Ethiopian Coffee. 

As newcomers, we also noticed a meaningful gap in the market: authentic Ethiopian coffee that truly reflects its origin and cultural significance. While Ethiopian coffee is known around the world, much of what is available does not fully capture its depth of heritage, flavour diversity, or the traditions surrounding it. We saw an opportunity to fill this gap!