Coffees of the World: discover where exceptional coffee comes from, and what to try at home

Why it grows here: “Ethiopia affords some of the highest altitude production areas for arabica coffee, allowing the fruits to mature very slowly and develop complex flavors like fruity, spicy, and floral.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “The high elevation and terroir of the land are ideal for coffee production.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “Family farms with small, terraced gardens.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

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Why it grows here: “A rugged and mountainous landscape with the perfect natural environment for coffee.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “Brazil’s coffee-producing regions have historically hosted near ideal growing conditions of 59–77 degrees Fahrenheit for arabica and 68–86 degrees Fahrenheit for robusta.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “Breathtakingly rugged landscapes and rich volcanic soil.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “A dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “Grown at altitude with cooler temperatures and shade, which allows for slower bean development and more complex flavors to develop.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “Warm, damp climate.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.

Why it grows here: “Afternoon shade from tropical clouds forms a natural canopy over the coffee plants to protect them from intense sun, and frequent island showers give the plants just the right amount of rain.”

Both quoted lines are the National Coffee Association’s description of this origin, read 2026-09-21. Characteristics vary by region, producer, variety, processing and roast.