The Passport: Exploring Coffee Origins
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Notoriously low in acid, coffees from the Indo-Pacific region feature notes of spiced chocolate and syrup with an earthy undertone. Indo-Pacific coffee is grown high on volcanic slopes, where the cooler temperatures slow maturation, giving the coffees time to develop the delicate, floral notes they’re known for.
Central American Coffee: An Expert's Guide
Central America boasts a rich coffee culture, offering a diverse array of specialty brews. As coffee connoisseurs, we're excited to share insights into the main coffee-producing countries in the region, their unique histories, and the exceptional ...
Africa - Uganda
Fine robusta, like that grown in Uganda, isn’t just robusta. Fine robusta is given similar care and attention as arabica—proper moisture content prior to export, meticulous picking, etc., making for a better cup. This is robusta that fights the st...
Islands Of The Americas - Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic was made for coffee production, with its abundant rainfall and mountainous terrain. Interestingly, the heat from ocean currents and trade winds extends the coffee’s growing season, meaning both that coffee can be harvested n...
Islands Of The Americas - Haiti
Haiti’s mountainous geography is perfect for coffee growing, since sweeter, lighter coffees grow best at high altitudes. Additionally, native trees provide plentiful shade, and the Haitian climate keeps the temperature nice and humid. This all tra...
Islands of the Americas - Jamaica
Coffee from the Blue Mountain region of Jamaica is lauded for its unparalleled balance of flavor, mild body, and smooth, floral notes. It’s one of the most sought-after coffees on the planet. Fresh Roasted Coffee proudly purchases our unroasted Ja...
Islands Of The Americas - Hawaii
Aloha, coffee lover! Did you know Hawaii has 137 islands in total? Or that it’s the only US state where coffee is grown commercially? Or that Fresh Roasted Coffee is the best place to get 100% Maui and Kona coffee? Well, you do now! Hawaiian coffe...
Africa - Kenya
Though not quite on Ethiopia’s level of coffee producing, Kenya’s terroir is prime for growing specialty coffee, and is slated to become the next big origin. Bungoma County’s mountainous landscape, rainfall, and warm average temperature make for c...
Africa - Ethiopia
African coffee is consistently ranked as some of the best on the planet, in part because that’s where coffee was born. Every varietal in existence is the product of Ethiopian and Sudanese coffee plants’ incredible voyage around the world. From fru...
Africa - Congo
Kivu’s proximity to the equator is perfect for coffee growing, as its temperatures and average precipitation nurture the Congo’s verdant landscape. Compound that with the presence of fertile, volcanic soil and high elevations, and you’ve got perha...
Africa - Rwanda
After years of war at the end of the 20th century, coffee growing became an instrumental part of helping rebuild Rwanda’s shattered agricultural sector. The success of this movement can be seen in the large number of newly built washing stations a...
Africa - Tanzania
The landscape of the Mbeya Region in Tanzania is dynamic, with rolling mountain peaks and valleys galore. This is typical of coffee-producing countries, but not every origin is lucky enough to have their own namesake volcanic mountain range, let a...
Central America - Panama
While coffee’s Panamanian roots run as deep and far back as the early 1900s, the country’s prominence in international markets didn’t come until Geisha showed up in the ‘60s. Since then, the verdant landscape of the Chiriquí Highlands has become a...
