Huehuetenango’s Cuchumatán highlands channel dry mountain winds that allow coffee to ripen at altitude and dry evenly—key to the region’s reputation for clean sweetness and crisp structure. Smallholders handpick and deliver to community wet mills where careful washed processing keeps flavors tidy and bright. Held at a measured medium roast, this SHB lot settles on milk chocolate and cane‑caramel over a neat cocoa frame, lifted by orange zest and a gentle red‑apple note. Acidity lands medium and precise; the mouthfeel is silky and rounded. Expect a crisp, cane‑sweet finish with subtle cocoa persistence—dependable, refined, and distinct.

Sustainability Badges: Smallholder/Cooperative Sourced, High‑Elevation Grown, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Encircled by the volcanoes Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango, Antigua’s cool nights and dry harvest winds slow ripening and lock in clean sweetness—why the region became Guatemala’s benchmark for balance. La Flor del Café selections emphasize meticulous picking and washed milling for tidy structure and polished cup clarity. Held at a measured medium roast, the profile centers on milk chocolate and cane‑caramel over a neat cocoa frame, lifted by orange‑citrus and a gentle red‑apple note. Acidity reads medium and precise; texture is silky and cohesive. Expect a crisp, cane‑sweet finish with cocoa‑citrus persistence—refined enough for purists, comforting for daily drinkers.

Sustainability Badges: Estate/Smallholder Sourced, High‑Elevation Grown, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Antigua’s ring of volcanoes—Agua, Fuego, Acatenango—creates cool nights, mineral‑rich soils, and dry harvest winds that built Guatemala’s reputation for clean, sweet coffees. La Flor del Café’s Peaberry selection isolates single‑seeded cherries that roast evenly and often taste extra‑concentrated. Kept at a measured medium, the cup opens with milk chocolate and cane‑caramel over a tidy cocoa frame, lifted by orange zest and a soft red‑apple note. The peaberry texture reads especially cohesive and silky. Acidity lands medium and precise, guiding a crisp finish with cocoa‑citrus persistence. It’s a polished, classic Antigua—refined enough for purists, comforting for everyday drinkers.

Sustainability Badges: Estate/Smallholder Sourced, High‑Elevation Grown, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Grown in Haiti’s mountain districts where coffee farms are interplanted with pines and fruit trees, “Blue Pine” highlights the country’s gentle, low‑acid profile when picked carefully and washed clean. Selective handpicking and spring‑water wet milling preserve sweetness; slow patio drying steadies the cup. At a measured medium roast, expect milk chocolate and caramel at the core, a touch of vanilla and baking‑spice warmth, and mellow nut tones through the mid‑palate. Acidity lands soft and balanced, texture sits silky and cohesive, and the finish is tidy with cocoa‑cane persistence—an approachable Haitian cup built for daily drinkers who prefer smooth clarity.

Sustainability Badges: Smallholder Sourced, Selective Picking, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Organically cultivated on Haiti’s mountain farms, Haitian Blue shows it's best when cherries are carefully handpicked and washed with clean spring water. Cooperative milling and slow patio drying preserve sweetness and keep the cup tidy. Roasted to a balanced medium, this lot opens with milk chocolate and caramel, folds in toasted‑almond richness and a hint of vanilla and gentle baking spice, and carries a silky, cohesive texture. Acidity sits low to medium and even, guiding the cup to a neat cocoa‑cane aftertaste. It’s an approachable, comfort‑forward profile—smooth, sweet, and quietly distinctive for daily drinkers who value clarity over sharpness.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Smallholder Sourced, Selective Picking, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Sourced from Haiti’s mountain districts around Marre Blanc, this lot reflects careful smallholder cultivation—selective handpicking, spring‑water washing, and slow patio drying that protect sweetness and clarity. Roasted to a balanced medium, the cup opens with milk chocolate and caramel, folds in toasted‑almond and gentle baking‑spice warmth and shows a hint of vanilla over a clean cocoa line. Acidity sits low to medium and even; the texture is silky and cohesive from mid‑palate to close. Expect a neat, cocoa‑cane aftertaste that feels composed and refreshing—an approachable Haitian profile built for daily drinkers who value smooth sweetness over sharp brightness.

Sustainability Badges: Smallholder Sourced, Selective Picking, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

High above the southeastern coast, Savanne Zombie’s Mountain plots produce parchment known for calm sweetness and tidy structure. Smallholders handpick ripe cherries, wash them with clean spring water, and slow‑dry on patios—methods that keep the profile smooth and composed. Roasted to a medium–dark sweet spot, the cup settles on fudge‑like chocolate and toffee, framed by roasted‑almond depth and a hint of baking spice. Acidity rests low and even; the texture turns velvety and cohesive from mid‑palate to close. Expect a measured, chocolate‑sweet finish with a gentle nut echo—an indulgent yet polished Haitian profile built for dependable daily comfort.

Sustainability Badges: Smallholder Sourced, Selective Picking, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Kona Extra Fancy from Kona Hills Coffee Company, located in the Mauka Honaunau district of Hawaii, is the highest grade of Kona Coffee available. The beans, grown on the slopes of Mauna Loa and sorted with a screen size of 19, absorb more nutrients from the 100-year-old trees, resulting in a bold, complex, and well-rounded cup of coffee. This shade grown environment also contributes to the bean's larger size, producing a smooth, bold, and rich flavor with notes of fruit, floral, nuts, milk chocolate, caramel, and a hint of sweetness.

Kona’s coffee story dates to the 1820s, when small family farms took root on Mauna Loa’s leeward slopes and began hand-sorting rare peaberries—single-seeded cherries prized for even roasting and concentrated sweetness. This lot carries that legacy: selective picking, clean washed processing, and careful resting in Kona’s dry breezes. A medium–dark curve extends Maillard to develop fudge‑like chocolate and toffee while preserving the origin’s hallmark clarity. Mineral-rich volcanic soils show as a distinct macadamia‑like nuttiness; day–night swings keep acidity soft and even. Expect a velvety texture, cocoa‑rich mid‑palate, and a tidy nut‑cocoa finish—luxurious, composed, and distinctly Kona.

Sustainability Badges: Estate/Smallholder Sourced, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Founded in the 1970s on the slopes above Holualoa, Purple Mountain helped anchor Kona’s small‑farm renaissance with organic cultivation, handpicking, and meticulous wet milling. Peaberries and flat beans are sorted with care, parchment rests in Kona’s dry breezes, and lots are blended for sweetness and balance. Taken to a medium–dark curve, the profile shows fudge‑like chocolate and toffee, a distinct macadamia‑style nuttiness tied to volcanic soils, and a whisper of baking spice. Acidity lands soft and integrated; texture is velvety and cohesive. Expect a measured, cocoa‑sweet finish with a gentle nut echo—polished, comfort‑forward Kona with certified organic credibility.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Estate/Smallholder Sourced, Selective Picking, Clean Washed Process, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Named for Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil— “18 Rabbit,” the Classic Maya ruler of Copán—this Organic microlot showcases Honduras’s modern honey‑process craft. Ripe cherries are depulped and dried with a full layer of mucilage (black honey), turned sparingly to concentrate sugars and deepen fruit complexity while keeping clarity intact. Roasted to a measured medium, the cup centers on caramelized sugar and milk chocolate over a tidy cocoa line, with red‑berry and stone‑fruit accents for lift. Acidity reads medium and composed; the mouthfeel is silky and cohesive. Expect a clean, sweet finish with lingering berry‑cocoa resonance—refined and expressive.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Smallholder/Microlot Sourced, Honey Process, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Named for Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil—“18 Rabbit,” the Classic Maya ruler of Copán—this Organic natural reflects the region’s careful raised‑bed craft. Selectively handpicked cherries are thin‑layer dried with frequent turning; cool mountain breezes slow dehydration and concentrate sugars, protecting clarity. Kept light in the roaster, the cup shows ripe strawberry and red‑berry notes atop a honey‑cocoa core, framed by jasmine and a touch of cane sugar. Acidity reads bright and clean without edge; the texture lands silky and tea‑like. Expect a crisp, sweet finish with lingering berry and blossom—an elegant, fruit‑forward Honduran natural that feels precise rather than wild.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Smallholder/Microlot Sourced, Raised‑Bed Dried, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Named for Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil—“18 Rabbit,” the Classic Maya ruler of Copán—this Organic microlot showcases Honduras’s refined honey‑process craft. Ripe cherries are depulped and dried with a generous mucilage layer (red honey), turned regularly to build caramelized sweetness while preserving clarity. Roasted to a measured medium, the cup centers on caramel and milk chocolate over a tidy cocoa line, lifted by ripe red‑berry and stone‑fruit accents. Acidity reads medium and balanced; the mouthfeel is silky and cohesive from mid‑palate to close. Expect a clean, sweet finish with lingering berry‑cocoa resonance—expressive, polished, and easy to love by the cup or bag.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Smallholder/Microlot Sourced, Honey Process, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Named for Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil— “18 Rabbit,” the Classic Maya ruler of Copán—this Organic microlot reflects a region where agriculture and ceremony have intertwined for centuries. Selective handpicking in Copán’s cool highlands yields dense, sugar‑rich cherries; careful washed processing and slow patio drying refine the cup’s clarity. Kept at a measured medium roast, caramel and milk chocolate form the core, while hints of red apple and soft stone fruit add lift. Acidity sits poised and clean, the body rounds to a silky mid‑weight, and the finish resolves in cocoa and cane‑sugar sweetness—an elegant, approachable Honduran with cultural resonance and modern polish.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Smallholder/Microlot Sourced, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Named for Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil— “18 Rabbit,” the Classic Maya ruler of Copán—this Organic microlot highlights Honduras’s precision honey processing. Ripe cherries are depulped and dried with a moderate mucilage layer (yellow honey), turned frequently to preserve clarity while concentrating sugars. Roasted to a measured medium, the cup centers on caramel and milk chocolate over a tidy cocoa line, lifted by ripe red‑berry and peach/apricot hints. Acidity reads medium and composed; the mouthfeel is silky and cohesive from mid‑palate to close. Expect a clean, sweet finish with lingering berry‑cocoa resonance—expressive, polished, and easy to love by the cup or bag.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Smallholder/Microlot Sourced, Honey Process, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Kingdom Growers unites smallholders across the Montecillos range—home to some of Honduras’s highest, coolest coffee valleys—focusing on selective picking, clean washed milling, and community development. SHG density from these slopes supports a measured medium roast that highlights sweetness and poise. Expect a core of caramel and milk chocolate over a tidy cocoa frame, lifted by gentle orange‑citrus and red‑apple notes. Acidity reads medium and precise, mouthfeel is silky and rounded, and the finish lands neat with cocoa‑cane persistence. It’s a polished, dependable Honduran profile—approachable for daily drinkers and refined enough for those chasing classic Central American balance.

Sustainability Badges: Cooperative Sourced (Kingdom Growers), SHG Parchment, Selective Picking, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

In India, “Cherry Robusta” denotes sun‑dried Robusta prepared as whole cherries—an old coastal tradition refined in Karnataka and Kerala. Careful picking and slow patio or yard drying concentrate sugars while taming rough edges typical of lower‑grade Robustas. Kept at a measured medium roast, this lot leans comfort‑sweet: cocoa and caramel at the core, toasted‑almond/walnut warmth through the mid‑palate, and a faint spice hint. Acidity sits low and integrated, emphasizing weight and crema potential, the texture drinks heavy and cohesive. Expect a tidy cocoa‑nut finish dependable as a base for blends yet balanced enough to stand alone for a strong daily cup.

Sustainability Badges: Selective Picking, Sun‑Dried Cherry, Estate/Cooperative Sourced, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

“Cherry Robusta” in India denotes sun‑dried whole cherries—an old Karnataka/Kerala practice that concentrates sugars and builds tactile weight. Taken darker with an extended Maillard phase, this lot pushes chocolate toward a fudge‑bittersweet core while caramelized sugars read as molasses and toffee. Natural processing contributes roasted‑nut warmth and a gentle smoky shade that stays controlled. The body is heavy and coating with excellent crema potential; acidity falls to a low, integrated hum. Expect a composed finish trailing dark cocoa and toasted walnut—dependable for dense espresso bases and comforting, strong drip where you want richness first and foremost.

Sustainability Badges: Selective Picking, Sun‑Dried Cherry, Estate/Cooperative Sourced, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Monsooned Malabar is India’s signature post‑harvest style: green coffee is spread in ventilated warehouses along the southwest coast during monsoon season, repeatedly raked and re‑bagged as humid winds swell the beans and soften acidity. The result is uniquely mellow, sweet, and texturally plush. Taken to a medium–dark curve, this lot builds a fudge‑like chocolate core, turns sugars toward toffee and caramel, and layers gentle sweet spice with toasted‑almond/walnut warmth. Acidity reads very low and integrated; the body is velvety and coating. Expect a long, tidy cocoa finish—comforting and exceptional for smooth espresso.

Sustainability Badges: Estate/Cooperative Sourced, Monsooned Process, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

“Nuggets” are India’s top Extra Bold screen selections—large, dense arabica beans historically exported from the princely state of Mysore. Sourced from legacy estates in Karnataka’s highlands, these lots are prized for sweetness, polish, and tactile weight. Taken to a dark roast with an extended Maillard phase, the profile lands in a fudge‑bittersweet chocolate core; caramelized sugars read as molasses and toffee; and roasted‑almond/walnut tones anchor the mid‑palate. Acidity falls to a low, the body is heavy and coating with excellent crema potential. Expect a long, tidy cocoa‑nut finish—luxurious, consistent, and built for comfort or dense espresso bases.

Sustainability Badges: Estate Sourced, Extra Bold Screen Selection, Clean Washed Process, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Grown on the mist‑cooled slopes of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains, this designation has signified careful handpicking, meticulous washing, and slow, even drying since mid‑20th‑century export standards made it famous. The terroir’s steady climate yields naturally sweet parchment that thrives just shy of dark. At a medium–dark curve, sugars caramelize into toffee and praline around a fudge‑like chocolate core, while a soft walnut‑almond warmth rounds the mid‑palate. Acidity sits low and polished, texture turns velvety and cohesive, and the finish carries a tidy cocoa‑sweet line. It’s Blue Mountain at its comforting best—refined, composed, and wonderfully easy to drink.

Sustainability Badges: Protected Origin, Selective Handpicking, Clean Washed Process, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Founded in the Dutch colonial era, Kayumas is one of East Java’s legacy estates on the Ijen Plateau, known for clean, structured coffees and meticulous estate milling. Dense parchment handles darker development with poise: an extended Maillard phase builds a fudgy chocolate core while caramelized sugars read as molasses and toffee. Estate prep contributes toasted‑almond/walnut warmth and a subtle sweet‑spice shade. Acidity settles to a very low, integrated hum; the texture drinks heavy and coating from mid‑palate to close. Expect a long, tidy cocoa‑nut finish that is comforting, composed, and true to Java’s historic profile for rich, smooth cups and espresso bases.

Sustainability Badges: Estate Grown, Selective Picking, Clean Estate Milling, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

“Taman Dadar” (“flower garden”) is an Organic selection from the historic Kayumas estate area on East Java’s Ijen Plateau, where shade canopies and careful estate/cooperative milling yield clean, sweet cups. Taken to a medium–dark curve, this lot develops a fudgy chocolate core, turns sugars toward toffee and caramel, and layers gentle sweet‑spice over toasted‑almond/walnut depth. The profile drinks velvety and composed, with acidity resting low and even so the cocoa‑nut line carries from mid‑palate to finish. Expect a polished, chocolate‑sweet close—classic Java comfort with organic credibility and enough structure to shine as a standalone or espresso component.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Shade‑Grown, Estate/Cooperative Sourced, Clean Estate Milling, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Kenya’s peaberry selections isolate single‑seeded beans (screen 15/16 here) prized for focused acidity and even roasting. Sourced from cooperative factories using classic double‑washed protocols—soak, wash, soak—these lots are famed for clarity and sweetness. Kept light in the roaster, the cup shows textbook Kenyan poise: black‑tea tannin and lemon‑grapefruit zest over a honey‑cane core, with red‑currant/berry lift and a hint of florals. Acidity reads bright, precise, and composed; body lands silky and tea‑like, not thin. Expect a clean, persistent finish where citrus and black‑tea notes linger with honeyed sweetness—an elegant, energetic peaberry that pops without turning sharp.

Sustainability Badges: Cooperative Sourced, Double‑Washed, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

AA Select Plus highlights Kenya’s largest, most uniform screens chosen from cooperative factories that use the classic double‑washed method—soak, wash, soak—to maximize clarity and sweetness. Kept light in the roaster, this lot shows textbook Kenyan articulation: lemon–grapefruit zest and black‑tea structure over a honey‑cane core, with red‑currant and subtle floral lift. The acidity is bright and laser‑clean but composed, never harsh; body lands silky and tea‑like with fine grip. Expect a long, graceful finish where citrus and black‑tea notes linger around gentle sweetness—an energetic, elegant AA that pops on the palate impeccably tidy in the cup.

Sustainability Badges: Cooperative Sourced, Double‑Washed, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

In Oaxaca’s Sierra and Mixteca communities, smallholder cooperatives revived quality by tightening selective picking, clean washed processing, and slow mountain drying—often under Organic and Fair-Trade programs that stabilize prices and invest in local projects. Kept at a medium–light roast, this lot shows lemon‑honey brightness and white‑grape lift over a cane‑sugar core, with a hint of cocoa to ground the cup and soft floral aromatics. Acidity reads lively but composed; the texture is silky and tea‑like, not thin. Expect a clean, sweet finish with citrus‑floral persistence—an elegant everyday Mexico profile that balances refreshment with approachable sweetness.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Fair Trade, Cooperative Sourced, Selective Handpicking, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Chiapas borders Guatemala’s high ranges, where smallholder cooperatives revived quality through Organic and Fair-Trade programs—tight selective picking, clean washed processing, and slow mountain drying. Kept at a medium–light roast, this lot shows lemon‑honey brightness and white‑grape lift over a cane‑sugar core, with a touch of light cocoa to steady the cup and jasmine‑like aromatics. Acidity reads lively but composed; the body is silky and tea‑like, never thin. Expect a clean, sweet finish with citrus‑floral persistence and gentle apple/pear nuance—an elegant everyday Mexico profile that balances refreshment with approachable sweetness.

Sustainability Badges: Organic, Fair Trade, Cooperative Sourced, Selective Handpicking, Spring‑Washed, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted

Rancho San Francisco sits in Chiapas’s high coffee corridor near the Guatemala border, where cool nights and dry harvest winds favor slow, even drying and clean washed profiles. Taken darker with an extended Maillard phase, this estate lot lands in a fudgy chocolate core; caramelized sugars read as molasses and toffee; and toasted‑almond/walnut tones round the mid‑palate. The body drinks heavy and coating, acidity settles to a smooth, integrated hum, and the cup resolves in a long, tidy cocoa‑nut finish. It’s a polished, dessert‑leaning dark roast—dependably rich on its own and rock‑solid as a base for espresso.

Sustainability Badges: Estate Sourced, Selective Handpicking, Clean Washed Process, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted