Nestled in the heart of Central America, Nicaragua's lush landscapes are more than just a picturesque backdrop; they are the cradle of Nicaragua’s rich and vibrant coffee culture! Let's talk...
If you see Caturra, Heirloom, or Typica written on your bag of coffee, it corresponds to one variety from the few thousands of coffee varieties found all around the world....
When we think about good coffee, Guatemala is one of the origins that first come to mind for many coffee lovers. So, how did Guatemala come to be one of...
We featured coffee from Nariño many times in our monthly pack, but what exactly is it that makes it so good? Let's investigate! Nariño is a province located in southwestern...
The Plants For most of the country’s coffee-growing history, Uganda has largely been an exporter of Robusta coffee, the slightly more caffeinated but much more bitter cousin of the Arabica coffee plant, which...
Origin Deep Dive: Brazil Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world, which is exporting a third of the globe’s coffee. It all started with a scandal. A "Seeduction"...
Spanning 471 hectares, Gesha Village is the largest privately owned farm in Ethiopia and rests on the land that was the birthplace of the celebrated Gesha varietal. “The Gesha varietal...
Coffee in Costa Rica traces its roots to the late 18th century, when it was imported directly from Ethiopia and introduced to the Central Valley, a giant plateau that covers...
Burundi doesn’t have a long history in coffee, but despite this, their quality has caught up on the world stage. Let’s jump in and take a deeper look! The History...
In Issue #6 of the Light & Adventurous pack, we’ve featured three coffees from Africa, however, each country has its own unique history and distinct taste profile. Let’s dive into...
This Mataquescuintla coffee is part of a four-year project spearheaded by Drew Johnson, the owner of Bows Coffee Roasters. This project began after Johnson read an LA Times article. The LA Times editorial written by Kate Linthicum...
A Brief History of Coffee in Nicaragua Coffee was first brought to Nicaragua by Catholic missionaries in 1790, but it wasn't until 1850 that it was cultivated on a large...