Coffee was introduced to Nicaragua in the late 1700s, by missionaries and colonists, and by the late 19th century it became the country’s main export. Although a long history of political unrest, civil war and recent natural disasters have challenged the country, Nicaragua continues to produce coffee as its main read more
Coffee was introduced to Nicaragua in the late-1700s by missionaries and colonists. By the late 19th century, coffee became the country’s main export. Although a long history of political unrest, civil war and recent natural disasters have challenged the country, Nicaragua continues to produce coffee as its main crop for 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
In Peru, coffee is grown by smallholder producers on farms that are typically three hectares or smaller. Coffee first made its way to Peru in the 1700s and was grown along the coast for internal consumption. Exports did not begin until 1887. Today, Peru’s coffee industry provides income to around read more
Uganda is historically known for its production of Robusta coffee, which is indigenous to the region. However, in relatively recent years, Uganda has become a major producer of quality arabicas. The introduction of the washed process alongside increased arabica production (which accounts for roughly 20% of production overall) has grown read more
Costa Rica Tres Nubes SHB EP is grown in the heights of the West and Central Valley chains, amongst the clouds. Beautiful landscape aside, the high altitudes are responsible for the development of quality coffee beans. The cause is two-fold. Higher altitude means cooler temperatures, which slows the maturation of read more
The story of coffee in Papua New Guinea is unlike any other origin. Roads are often nonexistent, communities are incredibly remote, and most coffee is grown casually in gardens alongside a family’s food supply. In fact, 99 percent of coffee is grown by individuals with an average farm size of read more
Mexico FESICH Fairtrade Organic comes to us from El Federacion de Sociedades Cooperativas Indigenas y Ecologicas de Chiapas, F.C. de R.L. (FESICH). FESICH was founded in October of 2009 and represents 1,890 smallholder producers from the regions of Angel Albino Corzo, Capitán Luis Ángel Vidal, La Concordia, and Montecristo de read more
Malawi Mzuzu AA Plus comes to us from the Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union Limited, is a 2007 rebranding of the Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union Limited. The original collection of smallholder projects was founded in the 1980s by the Commonwealth Development Corporation. Presently, the Union represents 2,700 small scale read more
Ethiopia is regarded by many as the birthplace of coffee. It has been cultivated there since the 1500’s, in much the same way that it is grown today. Most coffee grows wild in the shade of other trees and is referred to as forest grown coffee. Some grows in gardens read more
