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Coffee was first introduced to Brazil by Colonel Francisco de Melo Palheta. Palheta was a Brazilian military officer dispatched to French Guiana to mediate a border dispute between French and Dutch possessions.  According to a famous folk tale, after Palheta had an affair with the governor’s wife in French Guiana, she supposedly secretly handed himContinue reading “BRAZIL AS A COFFEE ORIGIN”

Tanzania’s coffee production comprises around 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta, predominantly driven by smallholder farmers. Diverse growing regions offer unique coffee characteristics, including Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Ruvuma, Mbeya, Tanga, and Kigoma. Arabica coffee is primarily farmed in three distinct areas: the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Southern Highlands, and the Mbeya region.  Tanzania’s coffee regions encompassContinue reading “TANZANIA AS A COFFEE ORIGIN”

Guatemala is renowned for producing high-quality Arabica coffee. The country’s diverse microclimates, volcanic soil, and high-altitude regions contribute to the unique flavors found in Guatemalan coffee. Antigua, Huehuetenango, and Cobán are prominent coffee-growing regions. Guatemalan coffee often exhibits a balanced profile with a medium to full body, bright acidity, and flavors of chocolate, citrus, andContinue reading “GUATEMALA AS A COFFEE ORIGIN”

Ethiopian coffee is celebrated worldwide as the original land of all coffee cultivation. According to the prevailing historical narrative, coffee’s discovery is attributed to Kaldi, a shepherd whose goats displayed increased energy levels after consuming coffee cherries. According to lore, this fortuitous encounter would begin Ethiopia’s enduring connection with coffee. Ethiopian coffee culture is deeplyContinue reading “ETHIOPIA”

Coffee is a relatively new crop in Yunnan. However, the region’s unique geography – including high elevations, cooler temperatures, and mountainous terrain – makes it a prime location for growing high-quality Arabica coffee beans. Over time, Yunnan has become the hub of China’s coffee farming industry and has experienced significant growth, solidifying its position asContinue reading “YUNNAN AS A COFFEE ORIGIN”

Burundi is a small, landlocked country in East Africa,  nestled under Rwanda and bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the left and Tanzania to the right. With its favorable geography for coffee farming in hills ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level, combined with volcanic soil and equatorial climate, it possessesContinue reading “BURUNDI”

Rwanda’s coffee production is strongly influenced by its unique geography. The country’s landscape is defined by towering mountains sharply rising from the surrounding plains. These volcanic soil mountains provide ideal coffee cultivation elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 meters above sea level. This terrain creates an environment that is perfect for coffee cultivation. One ofContinue reading “RWANDA”

Kenya’s coffee-growing regions are located in red volcanic lands’ rich nutrient and mineral soil, which, combined with the highland’s cooler temperatures, make for a unique terroir for developing an exquisitely aromatic profile for coffee. Due to the country’s geographical location on the equator, referred to as the coffee belt, there is little distinction between Kenya’sContinue reading “Kenya”

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