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Coffee Origins — 22 producing countries

The world of specialty coffee unfolds across the Bean Belt — the tropical band between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn. The world's best coffees grow here, in 22 main countries. Each has its own flavour profile, varieties, processing, and context. Click any origin for full details.

Africa

The birthplace of coffee. Floral-fruity profiles, vibrant acidity, unmatched complexity.

EthiopiaYirgacheffe · Sidama · Heirloom · 1,500–2,300m KenyaNyeri · Kirinyaga · SL28 · 1,500–2,100m RwandaNyamasheke · Huye · Red Bourbon · 1,500–2,200m BurundiKayanza · Ngozi · Bourbon · 1,250–2,000m UgandaBugisu · Mt. Elgon · SL14 + wild Robusta Congo (DRC)Kivu · Bourbon · 1,500–2,000m TanzaniaKilimanjaro · Mbeya · Bourbon · 1,050–2,000m

Americas

From north to south, volcanic soils, varied terroir. Balance, sweetness, accessible flavour profiles.

MexicoChiapas · Oaxaca · Veracruz · organic-friendly GuatemalaAntigua · Huehuetenango · 8 recognized regions HondurasSiguatepeque · Marcala · Catuaí · 1,000–1,800m El SalvadorApaneca · Pacamara · 70% Bourbon NicaraguaJinotega · Matagalpa · Maragogype Costa RicaTarrazu · Honey process · arabica only PanamaBoquete · Volcan · Geisha's home ColombiaHuila · Narino · Caturra · 1,200–2,200m PeruCajamarca · Bourbon · 1,400–1,800m BrazilMinas Gerais · Cerrado · 35–40% of world production

Asia, Pacific & Middle East

Distinctive characters — full body, spices, tropical fruits, unique processing. Coffees that make a difference.

YemenMocha · Bani Matar · Heirloom Yemeni · origin of trade IndiaKarnataka · Monsoon Malabar · shade-grown VietnamDa Lat · Robusta · second largest world producer IndonesiaSumatra · Mandheling · Wet-Hulled · 1,200–1,500m Papua New GuineaHighlands · Typica · tropical fruits · under 1% world

Why origin matters

Specialty coffee is defined by terroir — the unique combination of altitude, soil, climate, variety, and processing. The country of origin fundamentally influences what ends up in your cup:

At Incognito, our origin rotation changes seasonally based on harvest. See current selection:

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