Coffee Flavor By Region

Coffee is grown along what is known as the Coffee belt which spans along the equator roughly contained within the Tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. These areas of coffee growth offer moderate sunshine and rain and steady temperatures around 70 degrees Farenheight.

Within the coffee belt are different coffee growing regions known for the flavors and characteristics of their coffees.

By knowing the three main coffee regions and their coffee characteristics, you will be able to select which single origin coffees you will prefer.

Latin America
These coffees are known for their light body, simplicity and sharp acidity. Typically, they are thought of as having bright flavor and a crisp, clean finish.

Some coffees from this region you may like to try include: Columbian Supremo, Brazil Vista Allegre, Costa Rican Tarrazu, Guatemala Antigua and Nicaragua Segovia

Africa/Arabia
Some of the most distinctive coffees in the world are grown in this region. They have a dry wine-like acidity with chocolate and fruit undertones often acompanied by intense aroma and rustic flavor.

Some coffees from this region you may like to try include: Ethiopian Harrar, Kenya AA, Tanzanian Peaberry

Asia/Pasific
While coffees from this region are few, they are known for their intense richness, full body, long finish, and earthy flavor and gentle acidity.

Some coffees from this region you may like to try include: Sumatra Mandheling, Mocha Java, and Papua New Guinnea