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The countries behind the community's coffees. Each origin gathers its coffees, growing regions, varieties, and the flavors tasters keep finding.

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทBrazil

South America

World's largest coffee producer, known for sweet, low-acid, full-bodied coffees. Brazilian coffees typically feature chocolate and nut characteristics with a smooth mouthfeel and often subtle fruit notes. Natural processing is widely used, creating distinctive flavor profiles.

1 coffee

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎBurundi

Africa

Produces coffees similar to neighboring Rwanda, with bright acidity and complex fruit notes. Burundian coffees often feature floral aromatics, citrus brightness, and berry sweetness. Most coffee is grown by smallholder farmers at high elevations.

2 coffees

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดColombia

South America

One of the world's most recognized coffee origins. Colombian coffees are known for their balanced profiles with medium acidity, caramel sweetness, and notes ranging from red fruits to chocolate, depending on the region.

40 coffees

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ทCosta Rica

North America

Renowned for extremely consistent, clean cup profiles. Costa Rican coffees typically feature bright acidity, medium body, and notes of citrus, honey, and chocolate. The country is known for precise processing methods and sustainable practices.

6 coffees

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Africa

Despite challenges from conflict, produces distinctive coffees. DRC coffee often features crisp acidity, balanced sweetness, and notes of caramel, citrus, and stone fruits. The Lake Kivu region produces particularly notable specialty coffees.

1 coffee

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จEcuador

South America

Growing specialty producer with diverse microclimates. Ecuadorian coffees often feature balanced profiles with chocolate sweetness, mild acidity, and subtle floral notes. Production spans both sides of the Andes mountains.

2 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ปEl Salvador

North America

Known for traditionally-processed Bourbon and Pacamara varieties. El Salvadoran coffees typically offer balanced, sweet profiles with chocolate notes, caramel sweetness, and apple-like acidity. Many farms use shade-growing techniques.

2 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นEthiopia

Africa

Widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee. Ethiopian coffees are known for their complex, wine-like profiles with pronounced floral, fruity notes and vibrant acidity. Major regions include Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Guji, each producing distinctive flavor profiles.

20 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡นGuatemala

North America

Known for diverse, complex coffees from eight distinct growing regions. Guatemalan coffees often display chocolate sweetness, bright acidity, and complex flavor profiles ranging from floral and citrus to spice and smoke, depending on the region.

7 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณHonduras

North America

Central America's largest coffee producer. Honduran coffees often present balanced profiles with caramel sweetness, medium body, and notes of nuts, chocolate, and tropical fruits. Six distinct growing regions each produce distinctive profiles.

14 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia

Asia

Known for both washed and "monsooned" coffees. Indian coffees often display low acidity, full body, and notes of spice, nuts, and chocolate. The monsooning process creates distinctive woody, spicy profiles sought by certain markets.

1 coffee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉIndonesia

Asia

Known for distinctive earthy, full-bodied coffees. Indonesian coffees, particularly from Sumatra, typically feature heavy body, low acidity, and woody, earthy, spicy, and herbal notes. The unique wet-hulling process (giling basah) contributes to these characteristics.

2 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชKenya

Africa

Known for bright, complex coffees with pronounced acidity and fruit-forward characteristics. Kenyan coffees often feature blackcurrant, berry, and winey notes with a distinct, mouth-watering quality. The country uses a sophisticated auction system to market its coffee.

6 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico

North America

Known for organic and shade-grown coffees. Mexican coffees typically feature mild acidity, medium body, and notes of chocolate, nuts, and mild citrus. Chiapas and Oaxaca regions are particularly noted for quality production.

8 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎNicaragua

North America

Produces coffees known for balanced sweetness and body. Nicaraguan coffees often feature chocolate and nut characteristics with mild citrus acidity and caramel sweetness. Most quality coffee comes from the northern highlands.

5 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆPanama

North America

Home to the world-famous Gesha/Geisha coffees from the Boquete region. Panamanian specialty coffees are known for exceptional floral aromatics, tea-like delicacy, and jasmine, bergamot, and tropical fruit notes, particularly from the Gesha variety.

2 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ชPeru

South America

Known for organic and fair trade coffee production. Peruvian coffees often feature bright acidity, medium body, and notes of chocolate, nuts, and tropical fruits. Most specialty coffee comes from the northern highlands.

8 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผRwanda

Africa

Has rapidly developed its specialty coffee industry since the early 2000s. Rwandan coffees typically offer bright acidity, balanced sweetness, and notes of red fruits, orange, and chocolate. The country primarily grows Bourbon varieties.

6 coffees

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟTanzania

Africa

Best known for the coffees grown on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. Tanzanian coffees often display black tea-like characteristics with citrus acidity and stone fruit notes. The peaberry variety from Tanzania is particularly sought-after.

2 coffees

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVietnam

Asia

World's largest Robusta producer, with growing Arabica production. Vietnamese specialty Arabica typically offers chocolate notes, medium body, and mild acidity. The central highlands regions of Lรขm ฤแป“ng and ฤแบฏk Lแบฏk are the main growing areas.

2 coffees

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Process Washed
Varieties Chiroso
Country Colombia
Region Antioquia
Elevation 1900m
Source La Cartagena
First noted
Sep 04, 2026
Last tasted
Sep 06, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural
Varieties Pacamara
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1750m
First noted
Sep 03, 2026
Last tasted
Sep 03, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Country Ethiopia
Region Guji
First noted
Sep 02, 2026
0 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties SL28, SL34
Country Kenya
Region Nyeri
First noted
Aug 29, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 29, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Ethiopian Landrace
Country Ethiopia
Region Gedeb
Elevation 2,300โ€“2,400m
Source Harmufo
First noted
Aug 26, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 27, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Bourbon
Country Mexico
Region Chiapas
Elevation 1400m
First noted
Aug 19, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 19, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed, Natural
Elevation 1,100-1,900m
Source Various
First noted
Aug 17, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 19, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Washed
Species Arabica
Varieties Pacamara
Country El Salvador
Region Chalatenango
Elevation 1632m
First noted
Aug 16, 2026
0 cuppings
Process Washed
Varieties Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars
Country Ethiopia
Region Yirgacheffe
Elevation 1800 - 2100m
Source Takele Mammo Denbi
First noted
Aug 14, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 24, 2026
3 cuppings
Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango)
Varieties Castillo
Country Colombia
Region Quindรญo
Elevation 1386m
Source La Sirena
First noted
Aug 11, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 11, 2026
3 cuppings
Certifications Organic
Country Colombia
Source Fondo Paez Cooperative
First noted
Aug 09, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 23, 2026
2 cuppings
Process Anaerobic Natural
Varieties Tabi
Country Colombia
Region Santander
Source Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera
First noted
Aug 09, 2026
Last tasted
Aug 09, 2026
1 cupping