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Coffee Guide
Guide 04

World Coffee Origin Map
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From Ethiopia to Brazil — discover the terroir and flavor signature of each major origin.

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Unique terroir and flavor characteristics of each country

World Coffee Origins

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Brazil

World's largest producer, Santos

Brazil, a major coffee producer, grows coffee at lower altitudes, forming relatively affordable price ranges. It prefers natural processing methods and is characterized by low acidity, nutty flavors, and a heavy body. The combination of dried fruit, nut, and chocolate notes creates a smooth and friendly taste.

Terroir

Primarily low altitude

Mass production

Affordable

Natural processing preferred

Flavor

Low acidity with nutty flavors and heavy body↑

Dried fruit and nut notes

Chocolate

BourbonTypicaCatuaiCaturra
Colombia

Supremo, balanced flavor

Colombian coffee grown in the high-altitude Andes Mountains boasts a clean taste through washed processing. It features mild and balanced flavors, with fresh fruit notes and chocolate harmoniously blended. Varieties like Castillo and Caturra maintain stable quality.

Terroir

Andes Mountains high altitude

Washed processing preferred

Flavor

Mild

Balanced

Fresh fruit notes and chocolate

CastilloCaturraPink Bourbon
Kenya

Bright acidity, AA grade

Kenyan coffee grown in high-altitude areas above 1,500m above sea level and volcanic soil is famous for its high-quality acidity. It features bright citrus acidity, light body, and complex fruit notes. You can experience the unique flavors created by excellent varieties like SL28 and SL34, along with pristine climate conditions.

Terroir

High-quality acidity from high-phosphate volcanic soil

High altitude above 1,500m

Pristine climate

Washed processing preferred

Flavor

Bright citrus acidity↑

Light body

Complex fruit notes

SL28SL34Ruiru11Batian
Ethiopia

Birthplace of coffee, Yirgacheffe

Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, boasts premium quality created by high altitude and large diurnal temperature variations. It features bright acidity, moderate body, and exceptional floral notes. Indigenous Heirloom varieties with rich berry fruit notes create a unique flavor profile.

Terroir

Birthplace of Arabica beans

High altitude and large diurnal temperature variations

Washed/Natural processing preferred

Flavor

Bright acidity and moderate body

High-quality floral notes↑

Berry fruit notes↑

74110Geisha and other high-quality Heirlooms (Ethiopian indigenous varieties)
Honduras

Marcala, SHG grade

Honduran coffee grown densely in high-humidity and high-altitude environments offers an attractive balanced flavor. It achieves harmonious flavors through washed processing and is characterized by rich dried fruit notes. Classic varieties like Bourbon and Typica ensure stable quality.

Terroir

High density due to high humidity and high-altitude characteristics

Washed processing preferred

Flavor

Balanced

Harmonious flavor

Rich dried fruit notes

BourbonTypicaCaturraLempira
Panama

Home of Geisha variety

Panama, influenced by volcanic soil and sea breezes, produces premium coffee with high scarcity through small-scale production. It features sweet and refreshing acidity, light body, and bright fruit flavors. As the home of the world-famous Geisha variety, it showcases unique flavors through various processing methods.

Terroir

High altitude and volcanic soil

Sea breezes

Small-scale production

Washed/Natural/Honey/Anaerobic processing preferred

Flavor

Sweet and refreshing acidity

Light body

Bright fruit flavors and aromas

GeishaPacamaraBourbonTypica
Costa Rica

Tarrazu, Honey process

Costa Rica, combining terra rossa soil, high altitude, and sea breezes, maintains strict quality control through limited production. It features refreshing acidity, clean body, and excellent balance. It prefers semi-washed processing, and premium varieties including Geisha are cultivated along with berry fruit notes.

Terroir

Terra rossa soil

High altitude

Sea breezes

Limited production

Semi-washed processing preferred

Flavor

Refreshing acidity

Appropriate and clean body

Balance

Berry fruit notes

GeishaTypicaVilla Sarchi

Representative varieties grown around the world

Main Coffee Varieties

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Typica

Typica

Elegant

Delicate

Bourbon

Bourbon

Sweet

Rich texture

Subtle fruit notes

SL28

SL28

Primarily Kenyan origin

Bright fruity acidity

Geisha

Geisha

Premium price

Complex flavors

Excellent balance