LOS ANGELES, CA., USA – In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through the coffee industry, Angelino’s Coffee’s founder, Kirk Bedrossian, has set a new world record. In an 8.5-hour auction with over 3,000 bids, Angelino’s purchased the number one winning coffee at the Ethiopia Cup of Excellence Auction for an astonishing $445 per pound – the highest price ever paid in the history of the Cup of Excellence.
“We so appreciate Angelino’s for supporting the #1 Cup of Excellence winning farmer from Ethiopia with a record breaking price.” Said Erwin Mierisch, Executive Director of the Cup of Excellence and Alliance for Coffee Excellence.
“These kinds of prices do more than just support the individual farmer, they support the community and help build quality infrastructure and farmer sustainability for the entire region.” Gary Urrutia, Managing Director of the Cup of Excellence added, “Hats off to you sir! You have made history. You have just paid the highest price ever for a Cup of Excellence lot. In all of COE’s history.”
“We’re absolutely ecstatic to break records with this win.” Said Kirk Bedrossian, “This milestone is a celebration of the extraordinary craftsmanship of the farmers and the incredible work of the Cup of Excellence team.
To have achieved our 11th first-place win this season and to be part of this historic moment is beyond thrilling. We can’t wait to share these exceptional coffees with our customers and honor the amazing people and journeys that brought them to us!”
The top coffee from this historic auction is a naturally processed 74158 variety from Basha Farm in Sidama, Ethiopia. Crafted by Basha Bekele Butusha, a 30-year-old father of four who learned traditional coffee farming from his father, this coffee embodies the belief that
“Coffee is our bread.” The coffee features a delicate, sweet profile with a bold body, bright, clean, and juicy flavors, and notes of floral, fruity, vanilla, caramel, and cacao nibs, with a lively, citrusy acidity.
This monumental purchase underscores Angelino’s Coffee’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its relentless pursuit of the world’s finest coffees. These record-breaking acquisitions from the top coffee producing countries in the 2024 season are set to elevate the coffee experience for enthusiasts around the world, offering a rare opportunity to taste an assortment of prestigious coffees in one extraordinary collection.
The Cup of Excellence (COE), headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is celebrated for its esteemed coffee competitions across eleven major coffee-producing countries. It highlights top small-lot coffees through meticulous evaluations by both local and international judges.
Winning coffees are rigorously tested for exceptional quality, all while showcasing the talent and dedication of coffee farmers.
Angelino’s Coffee, a family-owned company serving over a million customers, is revolutionizing the at-home coffee experience with exceptional, award-winning coffees in both single cup and whole bean options. Through its “Where Coffee Takes You” documentary series, Angelino’s showcases the incredible stories and people behind their award-winning coffees.
