The Stories Behind the Coffee
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.

Ethiopia
Sidama Natural
Smallholder Garden Farms · Local Cooperative · Oromia Zone
Floral · Berry · Vanilla · Caramel
2,000–2,200 MASL · Natural, Sun Dried · Local Heirloom

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Brazil
Sul de Minas
Fazenda Rainha · Sul de Minas, Minas Gerais
Milk Chocolate · Hazelnut · Caramel · Low Acidity
900–1,200 MASL · Natural · Yellow Bourbon

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

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.

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

Nicaragua
Jinotega — COMULFAC
COMULFAC Cooperative · Jinotega Department
Caramel · Milk Chocolate · Citrus · Smooth Body
1,100–1,650 MASL · Fully Washed · Caturra, Bourbon, Maracaturra

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

Guatemala
Huehuetenango
Smallholder Farmers · Huehuetenango Department
Dark Chocolate · Brown Sugar · Dried Fruit · Full Body
1,500–2,000 MASL · Fully Washed · Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai

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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Brew & Steep Journal
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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