Coffee Bean Origins

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Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee plant, and they can be sourced from different parts of the world; each region significantly impacts the bean's flavor profiles.

• Latin America: Countries like Colombia, Brazil, and Costa Rica are known for producing high-quality Arabica coffee beans. These beans are generally mild and have a nutty, chocolaty flavor.
• Africa: Countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania are known for producing some of the world's most flavorful coffee beans. African coffee beans are more acidic, with fruity and floral notes.
• Asia-Pacific: Countries like Indonesia and Vietnam are significant producers of Robusta coffee beans. These beans tend to taste more bitter and are often used in espresso blends.
• Central America: Countries like Guatemala and Honduras are known for producing a wide range of coffee beans. These beans can vary in flavor and are often described as having notes of caramel, chocolate, and nuts.
• Caribbean: Countries like Jamaica and Haiti produce a small number of coffee beans, but they are known for their unique flavors. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is one of the world's most expensive and sought-after coffees, with a mild, sweet taste and a hint of nutmeg.

Our Current  Organic Lineup:

Bali Organic Blue Moon from the Kintamani Highlands region.

The Kintamani Highlands is a coffee-growing region located in the northern part of the Indonesian island of Bali. It is named after the Kintamani volcano, which dominates the landscape and provides rich, volcanic soil ideal for growing coffee.

The Kintamani Highlands is known for producing high-quality Arabica coffee beans grown at elevations between 1,200 and 1,600 meters above sea level. This region's cool temperatures and ample rainfall create ideal growing conditions for coffee, resulting in a distinctive flavor profile.

Kintamani coffee is known for its medium body, low acidity, and chocolatey notes, with hints of spices like cinnamon and clove. The coffee is typically grown on small family-owned farms, where farmers use traditional methods to cultivate and harvest the beans.

In recent years, the Kintamani coffee industry has become more organized and focused on sustainable practices, such as shade-grown coffee and using organic fertilizers. As a result, Kintamani coffee has gained popularity among coffee enthusiasts who appreciate its unique flavor profile and environmentally conscious production methods.

Columbia Organic Sierra Nevada from the Santa Maria region.

The Colombian Santa Maria coffee region is a high-altitude coffee-growing region located in the southwestern part of Colombia, near the border with Ecuador. The area is named after the Santa Maria volcano, which dominates the landscape and provides rich, volcanic soil that is ideal for growing coffee.

The Santa Maria region is known for producing high-quality Arabica coffee beans grown at elevations between 1,600 and 2,100 meters above sea level, with ideal coffee-growing conditions. Colombian Santa Maria coffee is known for its full body, bright acidity, and caramel-like sweetness, with notes of chocolate and nuts. The coffee is typically grown on small family-owned farms, where farmers use traditional methods to cultivate and harvest the beans.

The Santa Maria coffee industry has a long history, with coffee production dating back to the 18th century. Today, the industry is highly organized and focused on sustainable practices, such as shade-grown coffee and organic fertilizers. As a result, Colombian Santa Maria coffee has gained popularity among coffee enthusiasts who appreciate its unique flavor profile and environmentally conscious production methods.

Ethiopia Organic Shantawene G1 from the Sidamo region.

The Ethiopia Sidamo coffee region is a coffee-growing region located in the southern part of Ethiopia, in the Sidama Zone of the Ethiopian Highlands. It is named after the Sidama people who inhabit the area and have grown coffee there for centuries.

The Sidamo region is famous for producing high-quality Arabica coffee beans grown at elevations between 1,500 and 2,200 meters above sea level. Ethiopia Sidamo coffee is known for its medium body, bright acidity, and fruity notes, with hints of citrus, berries, and floral aromas. The coffee is typically grown on small family-owned farms, where farmers use traditional methods to cultivate and harvest the beans. 

Ethiopia is widely regarded as the birthplace of coffee, and the Sidamo region is one of the country's most important coffee-producing regions. The region has a long history of coffee production, and the beans are highly sought after by coffee enthusiasts around the world.

Today, the Ethiopian coffee industry is highly organized and focused on sustainable practices, such as shade-grown coffee and using organic fertilizers. As a result, Ethiopian Sidamo coffee has gained popularity among coffee lovers who appreciate its unique flavor profile and environmentally conscious production methods.

Peru Organic Finca La Esperanza from the San Martin region.

The Peru San Martin coffee region is a coffee-growing region located in the northern part of Peru, near the border with Ecuador. It is named after the San Martin province, where much of the coffee is grown.

The San Martin region is known for producing high-quality Arabica coffee beans grown at elevations between 800 and 1,800 meters above sea level. Peru San Martin coffee is known for its medium body, bright acidity, and nutty and chocolatey notes, with hints of fruit and floral aromas. The coffee is typically grown on small family-owned farms, where farmers use traditional methods to cultivate and harvest the beans.

Peruvian coffee is becoming increasingly popular in the specialty coffee market due to its unique flavor profile and its focus on sustainability. Many coffee farmers in the San Martin region are working to implement sustainable farming practices, such as shade-grown coffee and using organic fertilizers, to protect the local ecosystem and promote the long-term viability of their farms.

In recent years, the Peruvian government has also been working to improve the quality and visibility of its coffee industry, providing training and support to small farmers and establishing certification programs for organic and fair-trade coffee. As a result, Peru San Martin coffee has gained popularity among coffee lovers who appreciate its unique flavor profile and sustainable production methods.