Coffee beans have been grown on Guatemalan coffee plantations for centuries. The art of cultivating high quality coffee beans has been perfected as Guatemala is one of the highest regarded coffee producers in the world. Premium Guatemala coffee beans are typically grown in high altitude regions which produces a strictly hard beans, full of developed,…
Costa Rican coffee farmers set the standards for the rest of Central and South America for wet-processed coffee. Coffee production plays an important role in Costa Rica’s economy, being the third largest export and employing almost 30% of the labor force. The Beginnings The soil and climate conditions in Costa Rica are near ideal for…
Any coffee beans grown at altitudes above 3,900 feet and up to 5,200 feet are considered ‘high altitude’ coffee beans. The high altitudes provide ideal growing conditions with the perfect combinations of temperature, light and lower oxygen levels. The specific combination causes the coffee plant and its cherries to ripen much slower than coffee plants…
Finding time to slow down and relax may be as easy as brewing a cup of the Dominican Republic’s Santo Domingo coffee. Everything feels different on island time! The Treasure of the Caribbean Dominican coffee beans are often called “Santo Domingo”, after its capital city that is home to over 2 million people. Santo Domingo…
Mexico has become a leading producer of gourmet coffee beans for Americans as Mexican Coffee Beans the unique characteristics are captivating. Mexican coffees are known for their light bodied, nutty flavor, brighter acidity levels and hints of chocolate. Some drinkers even compare the flavors of Mexican coffee beans to a light white wine as it…
In North America, coffee has many traditions. It represents conversation and friendship, is part of the morning routine and aids in boosting energy levels. But what about coffees around the world? Most people who travel have interesting stories of sharing a meal with a local or experiencing a new food or drink very different from…
Introducing Exotic World Roasts Our Exotic World Roasts coffee gift basket is an extraordinary assortment of 5 of the world’s most magnificent gourmet coffee beans. Java Dutch Estate is a distinct Indonesian coffee which grows on the island of Java. These hard, dense beans are packed with full on flavor! Costa Rica Reserve is a…
In the Hardwar Gap of the Blue Mountains, north of Kingston, Jamaica, a handful of local people grow what is considered the best specialty coffee in the world: Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. These gourmet coffee beans are famous for a lack of bitterness and a mild flavor. Not only are Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans…
