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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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/brazil) [ 🇧🇮Burundi ----------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/burundi) [ 🇨🇴Colombia ------------ 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. 41 coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) [ 🇨🇷Costa 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. 7 coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) [ 🇨🇩Democratic 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/democratic-republic-of-the-congo) [ 🇪🇨Ecuador ----------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ecuador) [ 🇸🇻El 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) [ 🇪🇹Ethiopia ------------ 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. 24 coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) [ 🇬🇹Guatemala ------------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) [ 🇭🇳Honduras ------------ 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) [ 🇮🇳India --------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) [ 🇮🇩Indonesia ------------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/indonesia) [ 🇰🇪Kenya --------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) [ 🇲🇽Mexico ---------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) [ 🇳🇮Nicaragua ------------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/nicaragua) [ 🇵🇦Panama ---------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/panama) [ 🇵🇪Peru -------- 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. 9 coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) [ 🇷🇼Rwanda ---------- 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/rwanda) [ 🇹🇿Tanzania ------------ 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/tanzania) [ 🇺🇬Uganda ---------- Africa Primarily known for robusta but increasingly producing quality arabica. Ugandan arabica often presents berry sweetness, chocolate notes, and mild citrus acidity. Major growing regions include Mount Elgon and the Rwenzori Mountains. 3 coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) [ 🇻🇳Vietnam ----------- 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 Lâm Đồng and Đắk Lắk are the main growing areas. 2 coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/vietnam) Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. Filters 12 showing Users 0 Coffees 0 Roasters 0 Recipes 0 Explore featured coffees Start typing to search across the entire database. [ ### [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Region Coto Brus Source Doña Isa First noted Oct 09, 2026 Last tasted Oct 09, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) [ ### [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Process Natural Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Mt. Elgon Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm Harvest 2026 Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) [ ### [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Oromia First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) [ ### [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m First noted Sep 29, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) [ ### [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Jimma Elevation 1950-2150m First noted Sep 29, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) [ ### [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee) Process Honey Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Bulambuli First noted Sep 26, 2026 Last tasted Sep 28, 2026 2 cuppings [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) [ ### [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) First noted Sep 17, 2026 Last tasted Sep 24, 2026 2 cuppings [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) [ ### [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry) Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1400m Source Viviana Martinez First noted Sep 16, 2026 Last tasted Sep 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) [ ### [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Amazonas Harvest 2025 Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro First noted Sep 10, 2026 Last tasted Sep 10, 2026 1 cupping [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) [ ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) [ ### [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1400-1800m First noted Sep 08, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) [ ### [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Antioquia Elevation 1900m Source La Cartagena First noted Sep 04, 2026 Last tasted Sep 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso)