A world in every cup
Explore coffee from around the world
Discover origins, flavour notes, growing regions, altitudes and the people behind every bean.
Ethiopia
The birthplace of coffee, where forest coffee and heirloom varieties are cared for by smallholder communities.
Flavour notesJasmine, bergamot, blueberry and citrus
Growing regionYirgacheffe, Sidama and Guji
Altitude1,700–2,200 m
People behind the beanSmallholder farmers and washing-station teams
Colombia
Mountain farms across Colombia benefit from rich soils, varied microclimates and a long tradition of careful processing.
Flavour notesCaramel, red apple, cocoa and citrus
Growing regionHuila, Nariño and Antioquia
Altitude1,200–2,000 m
People behind the beanSmallholder families and cooperatives
Brazil
Brazil’s vast coffee landscapes produce naturally sweet coffees, often from farms that combine coffee with wider rural ecosystems.
Flavour notesHazelnut, milk chocolate and dried fruit
Growing regionMinas Gerais, São Paulo and Bahia
Altitude800–1,300 m
People behind the beanFamily farms, estates and producer groups
Vietnam
The Central Highlands are known for robusta coffee, increasingly shaped by quality-focused producers and improved processing.
Flavour notesCocoa, spice, molasses and toasted nuts
Growing regionĐắk Lắk, Lâm Đồng and Gia Lai
Altitude500–1,500 m
People behind the beanSmallholder growers and local processors
India
Monsoon-fed mountain estates grow coffee beneath shade trees, creating a distinctive, rounded cup.
Flavour notesSpice, cocoa, nuts and soft fruit
Growing regionKarnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Altitude900–1,600 m
People behind the beanShade-grown estate workers and smallholders
Indonesia
Volcanic islands, humid forests and traditional wet-hulling give Indonesian coffees their deep, earthy character.
Flavour notesEarth, cedar, dark chocolate and herbs
Growing regionSumatra, Java, Sulawesi and Bali
Altitude900–1,700 m
People behind the beanSmallholder farmers and village cooperatives
Peru
Peru’s high valleys and diverse ecosystems support organic and specialty coffee grown by independent farming families.
Flavour notesCocoa, raisin, citrus and brown sugar
Growing regionCajamarca, Cusco and Junín
Altitude1,200–2,000 m
People behind the beanFamily farmers and producer associations
Honduras
Highland regions and careful community-led processing make Honduras a source of expressive, balanced coffees.
Flavour notesCaramel, stone fruit, cocoa and orange
Growing regionCopán, Montecillos and Agalta
Altitude1,100–1,700 m
People behind the beanSmallholder farmers and local cooperatives
Costa Rica
Costa Rica pairs volcanic soils and high elevations with a strong culture of traceability and precision processing.
Flavour notesHoney, orange, peach and milk chocolate
Growing regionTarrazú, Brunca and Central Valley
Altitude1,200–1,900 m
People behind the beanSmall farms, micro-mills and producer families
Dominican Republic
Mountain coffee from the Caribbean’s oldest coffee-growing tradition, with a growing focus on quality and origin.
Flavour notesBrown sugar, cocoa, nuts and gentle citrus
Growing regionJarabacoa, Barahona and Ocoa
Altitude800–1,500 m
People behind the beanMountain farmers and community producers
Rwanda
Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda produces bright coffees through community washing stations.
Flavour notesBlack tea, red berries, citrus and floral sweetness
Growing regionHuye, Gakenke and Nyamasheke
Altitude1,500–2,000 m
People behind the beanSmallholder farmers and washing-station communities
Laos
The Bolaven Plateau’s cool climate and volcanic soils support coffee grown by diverse ethnic communities.
Flavour notesDark chocolate, spice, caramel and dried fruit
Growing regionBolaven Plateau, Champasak
Altitude1,000–1,350 m
People behind the beanEthnic minority smallholders and producer groups
Guatemala
Volcanic soils, high mountain farms and shade-grown cultivation create complex, elegant coffees.
Flavour notesChocolate, citrus and toffee
Growing regionAntigua and Huehuetenango
Altitude1,300–1,800 m
People behind the beanFamily farms and producer cooperatives
Kenya
Kenya’s high plateaus and meticulous washing create bright coffees with remarkable structure.
Flavour notesBlackcurrant, grapefruit and black tea
Growing regionNyeri and Kirinyaga
Altitude1,400–2,000 m
People behind the beanSmallholder cooperatives
Panama
Cool mountain climates and careful processing make Panama a benchmark for refined specialty coffee.
Flavour notesFloral, stone fruit and honey
Growing regionBoquete and Volcán
Altitude1,200–1,900 m
People behind the beanIndependent highland producers
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