Specialty Coffee Beans

Exceptional Coffee, Unmatched Quality

At Gulf Coffee Company, we are dedicated to sourcing and delivering the finest specialty coffee from across Africa to the Gulf region. Our journey begins at the source—partnering directly with renowned coffee-growing regions across Africa to bring you beans of exceptional quality, rich flavors, and full traceability.

Our Coffee Journey

From the highlands of Ethiopia and Uganda to the rich plantations of Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, we meticulously select premium Arabica, Robusta and Liberica that meets the highest standards of excellence. Whether you're a specialty coffee roaster, a high-end café, or a hospitality business, we provide access to some of Africa’s finest coffees with seamless logistics and expert curation.

Meet the Team

Our team comprises of seasoned professionals with a combined 30 years experience covering multiple sectors including agriculture, finance and logistics. Most importantly, we have a passion for GOOD coffee!

Justin Plaatjes

Shaquil Sutton

Co-Founder

Co-Founder

Co-Founder

With over 10 years as an investment professional, Justin handles finance, logistics and risk management

Mark's extensive global network allows him to source high quality coffee with incredible consistency

Shaq has a lengthy track record in commodity finance and deal origination. He handles trade and operations

Mark Akakpo

Why work with us?

Specialty Arabica, premium Robusta and rare Liberica coffee beans sourced globally with efficient logistics and competitive pricing.

Specialty Coffee Sourcing

We source high-grade specialty Arabica, premium Robusta and Liberica coffee through an extensive network for your business.

End-to-End Logistics

Comprehensive logistics solutions ensuring timely delivery and traceability for all coffee products.

Our direct-from-farmer sourcing approach ensures we are able to deliver consistent flavour profiles.

Consistent Flavour

Our promise to you

Our sourcing network and direct-from-farm approach ensures the ultimate quality and assured consistency

Processed to Perfection

At Gulf Coffee Company, we offer a variety of coffee processing methods, each bringing out unique flavors and characteristics in the beans. Our globally sourced coffees undergo Washed (Fully Washed) processing for clean, bright flavors, Natural (Dry) Processing for sweet, fruity notes, and Honey Processing for a balanced, syrupy profile.

Commitment to Quality

Our beans are meticulously graded based on SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) and Q Grader protocols, evaluating factors such as bean density, moisture content, screen size, and defect count. Each lot undergoes cupping assessments to score aroma, acidity, body, and balance, ensuring only Specialty Grade (84+ points) and high-commercial grade coffees meet our standards.

Excellence in Every Cup

By partnering with experienced producers and implementing strict post-harvest processing controls, we ensure that every batch meets the highest standards. Our beans undergo multiple rounds of sorting and grading to maintain uniformity in flavor, aroma, and profile. With a deep focus on supply chain integrity we deliver coffee that is not only tasty but also dependable.