The Stories Behind the Coffee

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Single Origin Collection

The Stories Behind the Coffee

Africa  ·  Asia-Pacific  ·  South America  ·  Central America

Every bag of single origin coffee carries a story — the farmers who grew it, the land that shaped it, the process that unlocked its character, and the cooperative that brought it to your cup. Fifteen origins. Fifteen stories. All roasted to order.

Region

Africa

The birthplace of coffee and the source of the world’s most complex and aromatic cups. From the wild heirloom forests of Ethiopia to the volcanic highlands of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania — African coffees are defined by extraordinary altitude, ancient varietals, and flavors that no other continent can replicate.

Sidama highlands, Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Sidama Natural

Smallholder Garden Farms · Local Cooperative · Oromia Zone

Floral · Berry · Vanilla · Caramel

2,000–2,200 MASL · Natural, Sun Dried · Local Heirloom

Embu County, Kenya

Kenya

Embu County — Ena Factory

300 Smallholders · New Runyenjes FCS · Embu County

Cherry · Grapefruit · Kiwi · Caramel

1,600–1,800 MASL · Fully Washed · SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11

Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda

Uganda

Rwenzori Mountains

500+ Smallholders · Busongora North Cooperative · Western Uganda

Brown Sugar · Caramel · Dark Fruit · Full Body

1,500–2,000 MASL · Fully Washed · SL28 & SL14

Songwe Region, Tanzania

Tanzania

Songwe Region Peaberry

Smallholder Farmers · Songwe Region, Southern Highlands

Cardamom · Brown Sugar · Black Tea · Citrus

1,500–1,800 MASL · Fully Washed · Bourbon, Kent, Peaberry

Region

Asia-Pacific

The most distinctive and unconventional coffees in the world. From the volcanic highlands of Bali and the ancient wet-hulled forests of Sumatra to the remote mountain valleys of Papua New Guinea — Asia-Pacific origins deliver bold, earthy, and deeply complex cups unlike anything from Africa or the Americas.

Lake Toba Highlands, Sumatra

Sumatra

Smallholder Producers

Smallholder Farmers · Lake Toba Highlands, North Sumatra

Dark Chocolate · Cedar · Earthy · Full Body

1,100–1,600 MASL · Wet-Hulled · Ateng, Bourbon, Catimor

Kintamani Highlands, Bali

Bali

Kintamani Smallholders

Smallholder Farmers · Kintamani Highlands, Bali

Baker’s Chocolate · Orange Peel · Juniper · Bright Acidity

1,200–1,700 MASL · Fully Washed · Bourbon, Typica, Lintong

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Ulya — Monpi Coffee Exporters

Smallholder Farmers · Monpi Coffee Exporters · Eastern Highlands

Tropical Fruit · Brown Sugar · Milk Chocolate · Bright Acidity

1,500–1,800 MASL · Fully Washed · Arusha, Bourbon, Typica

Region

South America

The world’s most beloved and approachable single origins. From the smooth, nutty classics of Brazil to the clean mountain brightness of Peru and the gold-standard balance of Colombia — South American coffees are the foundation of specialty coffee culture worldwide.

Sul de Minas, Brazil

Brazil

Sul de Minas

Fazenda Rainha · Sul de Minas, Minas Gerais

Milk Chocolate · Hazelnut · Caramel · Low Acidity

900–1,200 MASL · Natural · Yellow Bourbon

Amazonas Region, Peru

Peru

Amazonas — JUMARP / El Palto

JUMARP / El Palto Cooperative · Amazonas Region

Milk Chocolate · Caramel · Green Apple · Clean Finish

1,400–1,800 MASL · Fully Washed · Caturra, Bourbon, Typica

Tolima, Colombia

Colombia

Tolima — Café del Macizo

Café del Macizo · Tolima Department

Caramel · Red Apple · Milk Chocolate · Balanced Acidity

1,600–2,000 MASL · Fully Washed · Caturra, Castillo, Colombia

Region

Central America

Five distinct countries, five distinct expressions of Central American terroir. From the volcanic soils of Guatemala and Costa Rica to the mountain cooperatives of Honduras, Nicaragua, and Mexico — Central American coffees deliver clean, balanced, and beautifully nuanced cups that reward careful brewing.

Tarrazú Valley, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

San Marcos de Tarrazú — CoopeTarrazú

CoopeTarrazú · San Marcos de Tarrazú, Costa Rica

Honey · Citrus · Milk Chocolate · Clean Finish

1,200–1,900 MASL · Honey / Fully Washed · Caturra, Catuai

Jinotega, Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Jinotega — COMULFAC

COMULFAC Cooperative · Jinotega Department

Caramel · Milk Chocolate · Citrus · Smooth Body

1,100–1,650 MASL · Fully Washed · Caturra, Bourbon, Maracaturra

Cerro Azul, Honduras

Honduras

Cerro Azul — COHORSIL

COHORSIL Cooperative · Cerro Azul, Marcala Region

Brown Sugar · Peach · Milk Chocolate · Smooth Finish

1,200–1,600 MASL · Fully Washed · Caturra, Catuai, Lempira

Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Guatemala

Huehuetenango

Smallholder Farmers · Huehuetenango Department

Dark Chocolate · Brown Sugar · Dried Fruit · Full Body

1,500–2,000 MASL · Fully Washed · Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai

Chiapas, Mexico

Mexico

Alma de Chiapas

Alma de Chiapas Cooperative · Chiapas, Mexico

Milk Chocolate · Hazelnut · Caramel · Smooth Body

900–1,500 MASL · Fully Washed · Bourbon, Typica, Caturra

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Brewing Guides, Origin Deep-Dives & Coffee Education

From pour-over ratios to the science of fermentation — the Brew & Steep Journal is where we go deep on craft, process, and the stories behind every cup. New guides every week.

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