Coffee Origins
The countries behind the community's coffees. Each origin gathers its coffees, growing regions, varieties, and the flavors tasters keep finding.
๐ง๐ทBrazil
South AmericaWorld'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
๐ง๐ฎBurundi
AfricaProduces 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
๐จ๐ดColombia
South AmericaOne 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
๐จ๐ทCosta Rica
North AmericaRenowned 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
๐จ๐ฉDemocratic Republic of the Congo
AfricaDespite 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
๐ช๐จEcuador
South AmericaGrowing 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
๐ธ๐ปEl Salvador
North AmericaKnown 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
๐ช๐นEthiopia
AfricaWidely 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
๐ฌ๐นGuatemala
North AmericaKnown 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
๐ญ๐ณHonduras
North AmericaCentral 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
๐ฎ๐ณIndia
AsiaKnown 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
๐ฎ๐ฉIndonesia
AsiaKnown 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
๐ฐ๐ชKenya
AfricaKnown 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
๐ฒ๐ฝMexico
North AmericaKnown 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
๐ณ๐ฎNicaragua
North AmericaProduces 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
๐ต๐ฆPanama
North AmericaHome 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
๐ต๐ชPeru
South AmericaKnown 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
๐ท๐ผRwanda
AfricaHas 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
๐น๐ฟTanzania
AfricaBest 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
๐ป๐ณVietnam
AsiaWorld'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 ฤแปng and ฤแบฏk Lแบฏk are the main growing areas.
2 coffees