Nicaragua Sagrada Familia SHG EP comes to us from Matagalpa Nicaragua. This mountainous region allows coffee to be cultivated at 950-1,200 meters above sea level. In addition to the moist microclimate, higher elevation means cooler night temperatures, which slows cherry maturation producing more desirable flavors in the bean. Nicaragua Sagrada read more
In Peru, coffee is grown by smallholder producers on farms around three hectares or smaller. Coffee was originally grown in Peru for domestic consumption and was not exported until about 1887. Of the more than 110,000 producers in Peru, the majority represent a range of indigenous cultures. These remote smallholders read more
Brazil is the largest coffee growing country in the world, responsible for 30 percent of coffee grown worldwide, about 74 percent of which is Arabica. Brazilian coffee is grown on large plantations designed to facilitate efficient, mechanized processes. Due to the relatively flat landscape and high minimum wages, mechanical harvesting read more
Brazil is the largest coffee growing country in the world, responsible for 30 percent of coffee grown worldwide, about 74 percent of which is Arabica. Brazilian coffee is grown on large plantations designed to facilitate efficient, mechanized processes. Due to the relatively flat landscape and high minimum wages, mechanical harvesting read more
Over the last two decades, Honduras transformed the quality of its coffees, and thus its reputation as a coffee origin, thanks to government incentives and the hard work of producers, exporters and farmer-support organizations. In 2011, Honduras overtook Guatemala to become the largest coffee producer in Central America, and today read more
Coffee has been grown in Peru since the 18th century, but in recent years, Peru has gained increasing recognition for its unique regional profiles, organic practices, and strong smallholder farming culture. The majority of coffee in Peru is grown by small-scale farmers—many of whom belong to cooperatives that focus on read more
Coffee has been grown in Peru since the 18th century, but in recent years, Peru has gained increasing recognition for its unique regional profiles, organic practices, and strong smallholder farming culture. The majority of coffee in Peru is grown by small-scale farmers—many of whom belong to cooperatives that focus on read more
Guatemala is celebrated for its rich and diverse coffee, grown in some of the most distinctive microclimates in Central America. High altitudes, volcanic soil, and a range of growing regions—from Antigua and Huehuetenango to Cobán—create ideal conditions for producing exceptional Arabica beans. Guatemalan coffee is known for its full body, read more
Mexico is a country with a long-standing coffee tradition, producing high-quality Arabica beans grown in the mountainous regions of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. Thanks to its rich volcanic soil, high elevations, and diverse microclimates, Mexico is capable of producing a wide range of flavor profiles—from smooth and nutty to bright read more
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest and most diverse coffee-producing countries, with a rich history dating back to the late 1600s when Dutch traders first introduced Arabica coffee to the island of Java. Today, coffee is grown across the vast archipelago—from the volcanic highlands of Sumatra to the remote read more
