La Cumbre Estate, is located in one of Guatemala’s finest and most recognized coffee producing regions, the Fraijanes Plateau Region (D.O.C.), located between 1,800 and 2,100 masl (metres above sea level). The extremely rich soils in which our coffee grows, provide for a balanced yet rich flavours which deliver notes read more
Huehuetenango is one of Guatemala’s three non-volcanic regions, as well as its highest and driest under cultivation, making it one of the best for coffee production. Currents of hot air sweep up from the Plains of Tehuantepec, in Oaxaca, Mexico, and mix here with the cool air descending from the read more
The Antigua Valley is one of Guatemala’s most famous coffee-growing regions. It is located in the central highlands of the country, surrounded by three volcanoes—Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango—which give the region its name, “Los Volcanes.” The picturesque town La Antigua Guatemala is a cultural and historic attraction of the country. read more
Tero Farm is a prominent coffee farm located in the Guji Zone of the Oromia Region in southern Ethiopia. The farm is well-regarded for producing high-quality specialty coffee, contributing to the growing reputation of the Guji area as a source of some of the finest coffees in Ethiopia. The climate read more
Ethiopia is the cradle of coffee as everyone knows. Thus, the botanical species of the Djimmah is Coffea Arabica. In fact, most of the coffees produced and exported from this origin come from this variety which is the basis of all Arabica varieties used in the world. The natural Djimmah read more
The Kota Washing Station, situated in the Kota sub-region of Limu, Ethiopia, is deeply rooted in the rich history and legacy of Ethiopian coffee, often hailed as the birthplace of Arabica coffee. The Limu region, particularly Kota, has been cultivating coffee for centuries, with smallholder farmers relying on traditional farming read more
Ethiopia is regarded by many as the birthplace of coffee. It has been cultivated there since the 1500s, in much the same way it is grown today. Most coffee grows wild in the shade of other trees and is referred to as forest grown coffee. Other coffees grow in gardens read more
YCFCU is an umbrella organization comprising 28 primary cooperatives, representing thousands of smallholder coffee farmers. The cooperative Koke is in a network of cooperatives in the Yirgacheffe region belonging to the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU). Its smallholder members distinguish themselves with their impeccable attention to detail in processing. read more
Climate: The Kochere area benefits from a favorable climate with ample rainfall and mild temperatures, creating ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. The fertile, volcanic soils of the region further contribute to the unique flavor profile of Kochere coffee. Grading: Ethiopian coffees are graded based on their quality, with Grade 1 read more
An Ethiopian legend tells of a young shepherd named Kaldi and his herd of goats, and how one day they unexpectedly came across a dozen little trees with many red cherries. They were not ordinary cherries, for when his herd ate these cherries they became exceptionally awake and lively. Even read more
