A community space where the world discovers Ethiopian coffee culture and learns from the birthplace of coffee.

Common Grounds bridges the gap between coffee origins and the global market. We are a coffee education and trade facilitation platform dedicated to educating consumers, supporting producers, and enabling transparent transactions across the supply chain.

We combine certified Q Grader expertise with high-end digital marketing and impact entrepreneurship to create a comprehensive ecosystem. Our integrated approach includes professional coffee education, direct producer support, and immersive digital storytelling all rooted in our central coffee lab in Addis Ababa.

We believe in democratizing coffee knowledge and amplifying the voices of origin communities. By transforming how the world experiences and sources coffee, we're creating a more equitable and transparent global ecosystem.

Who We Are

Upcoming Events

  • Launch Day

    16.05.2026 5:00-7:00PM

    Coffee has always brought people together. We invite you to be part of a new tradition that honors that spirit and carries it forward.

  • Evolved Q Grader Course

    07.2026

    A rigorous 6-day program designed to train and certify coffee professionals in evaluating coffee quality based on SCA standards.

  • Barista Course Latte Art Addis Ababa Women Making a Macchiato

    SCA Barista Course

    06.2026

    Learn how to set a grinder, prepare quality espresso, steam & texture milk, & practice basic latte art while following SCA quality standards.