Specialty Coffees of the World

 

Country Region Characteristics
Brazil Santos, Rios Medium body. Mild, sweet
Colombia Meddellin, Armenia, Manizales Full bodied. Rich in acidity, high aroma
Costa Rica Tarazu, Tres Rios Full body, rich acidity, smooth clean cup
Ethiopia Harar Yirgacheffe Medium body. Fruity, winey flavorsGood body. Floral, fruity, rich, soft toned acidity,
Guatemala Antigua, Coban, San Marcos, Atitlan, Huehuetenango High acidity, medium body, multidimensional complex flavor
Hawaii Kona Medium to full body. Rich, high toned acidity, complex aroma
India Kerla, Karnatak, TamilnaduMonsoon Malabar Low-keyed detectable sweetness.Heavy on palate, muted acidity, good for espresso blends
Jamaica Blue Mountain Full body, moderate acidity, balanced, complex flavors
Java Medium body, rich, low toned acidity
Kenya Mount Kenya Wine like acidity, full body, complex taste
Mexico Coatepec, Oaxaca,Chiapas & Tapachula Delicate flavor, medium body, brisk, bright acidity
Nicaragua Matagalpa, Jinotega Medium to full body, complex flavors of chocolate and spice
Papua New Guinea Lighter body, higher toned floral acidity and delicate sweetness
Peru Northerns, Chenchamayo & Ayacucho Cuzco & Urubamba Delicate to brisk acidity, medium body, sweet, mild flavor
Puerto Rico Yanco Full bodied, balanced, with vibrant complexity
Sulawesi High toned acidity, lighter body than Sumatra
Sumatra Mandehling, LintongGayomountain Rich, resonant, deep toned acidity, full body, wine like note Cleaner, lighter body & less resonant
Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru Rich, wine like acidity, full body
Yemen Mocha Rich, winey, medium to full body, wild natural notes