Chapter 01
Roots
For us, Ethiopian coffee is more than where coffee began. It is our heritage, shaped by generations of tradition, community, and connection.
Our Name
What Does Addisuna Mean?
The word Addisuna is a combination of the Ethiopian capital city of Addis Ababa, interpreted here as “New World”, and the word Buna, which in Amharic and Tigrinya means coffee.
We’re Addisuna: New Coffee.
OUR STORY
Meet Addisuna
A story of roots, friendship, purpose, and what coffee can become.
Chapter 02
Two Paths
Though our journeys began in different places, we share one belief: to build something that creates lasting impact.
Chapter 03
Vision
Addisuna is our way of honoring Ethiopia through exceptional coffee, authentic storytelling, and a commitment to education.
Chapter 04
Forward
Every cup builds a bridge from Ethiopia to the world and transforms every purchase into purpose.
Follow The Journey
Our Origin
Addisuna's Origin
Izaiah and Daniel are two University of Notre Dame students who knew they would get along from day one of statistics. Together, they were determined to make the world a better place by giving back from the first of their proceeds.
Our roasting partner: Quad Coffee Lab in South Bend, where every bag is roasted in micro-batches, close to the day it ships.
The mission is simple: Enriching the mind, body, and heart through education, sports, and coffee.
Follow the JourneyWhat We Stand For
Mission
Addisuna exists to connect the world to Ethiopia's finest specialty coffee while investing in the future of its children. We believe every cup can create opportunity, strengthen communities, and help the next generation learn, lead, and thrive.
Vision
We envision an Ethiopia where every child has the opportunity to learn, dream boldly, and build a future filled with purpose, leadership, and hope.
Our Promise
To never compromise on quality, authenticity, or our commitment to creating educational opportunities in Ethiopia.
A Letter From Our Founders
Two students, one promise.
We started Addisuna as two students who believed a cup of coffee could carry more than caffeine. It could carry a place, a people, and a purpose.
Coffee was born in Ethiopia, and so was the heart of this company. Every bag we roast in South Bend traces back to a single farm and a single conviction: that how we serve people matters as much as what we serve them. Every bag goes home to Ethiopia as pens, notebooks, and school uniforms for the students we sponsor, because we are in this for the people, not the profit.
We do not have all of it figured out yet. But we have a promise, and a faith that keeps us honest to it: every bag funds a student's learning in Ethiopia. Thank you for being part of the story. Pour a cup, and you are already building futures with us.
Izaiah Steury & Daniel Cuesta
Co-founders, Addisuna Coffee Co.
In the press
Featured In
Addisuna Coffee Co. Sponsors 18 Students in Ethiopia
Two Mendoza entrepreneurs reflect on company’s mission and growth
Izaiah Steury talks journey from Ethiopia to America, running career, and starting his own business
Episode 30: All-American Izaiah Steury joined the podcast to talk about his journey from being born in Ethiopia to the United States.
