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Browse the world’s coffee origins across continent, flavor, variety and altitude. Trace the outline of your next cup here.

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19 origins
01Brazil
South America · No.1

Brazilブラジル

The world's largest coffee producer. Many mechanized large-scale farms give it a strength in stable supply, and it is used worldwide as an espresso base.

ChocolateNuttyCaramelDried fruitMilk chocolate
Arabica / Robusta·Medium-dark·5 regions
Altitude600–1,400mAnnual60.0M bags
02Vietnam
Asia · No.2

Vietnamベトナム

The world's #2 producer and the largest robusta origin. Used in huge volumes for instant and canned coffee.

ChocolateNuttySpiceDark chocolateRubber
Robusta / Arabica·Dark·2 regions
Altitude450–1,600mAnnual30.0M bags
03Colombia
South America · No.3

Colombiaコロンビア

Harvested year-round with reliably consistent quality. The FNC (National Federation of Coffee Growers) oversees quality control.

Red applePlumCaramelBrown sugarOrange
Arabica·Medium·6 regions
Altitude1,200–2,300mAnnual13.0M bags
07India
Asia · No.7

Indiaインド

The Western Ghats of southern India are the main region. Known for the unique 'monsooned' process. Much is shade-grown under spice-plantation canopies.

SpiceEarthy chocolateCitrusFruityFloral
Arabica / Robusta·Medium-dark·3 regions
Altitude900–1,800mAnnual6.5M bags
09Peru
South America · No.9

Peruペルー

One of South America's leading organic coffee origins, grown in the high Andes. A smallholder-led system with strong fair-trade affinity.

ChocolateMild fruitFloralCaramelTropical fruit
Arabica·Medium-light·3 regions
Altitude1,200–2,100mAnnual4.2M bags
10Guatemala
Central America · No.10

Guatemalaグアテマラ

Volcanic soils and diverse microclimates produce complex flavors. ANACAFÉ handles quality control.

ChocolateSpiceSmokeCaramelFruity
Arabica·Medium·5 regions
Altitude1,300–2,000mAnnual4.0M bags
11Mexico
Central America · No.11

Mexicoメキシコ

North America's largest coffee producer. A high share of organic cultivation and many fair-trade-certified regions. Smallholders dominate, with production led by Indigenous communities.

ChocolateCitrusNuttyMild fruitDark chocolate
Arabica·Medium·4 regions
Altitude800–1,700mAnnual4.0M bags
12China (Yunnan)
Asia · No.12

China (Yunnan)中国 (雲南)

Yunnan province in southwestern China is the main region. Nestlé, Starbucks and others have supported quality since the 1990s. Specialty-minded micro-lots have emerged, with more coffees scoring over 80 SCAA points.

NuttySweetnessHerbChocolateFloral
Arabica / Robusta·Medium·2 regions
Altitude1,100–1,800mAnnual2.0M bags
13Nicaragua
Central America · No.13

Nicaraguaニカラグア

Central America's largest country, with vast coffee regions. Many smallholders give it strong fair-trade affinity, and its profile as a specialty origin is rising rapidly.

ChocolateBrown sugarMild fruitHerbCaramel
Arabica·Medium·2 regions
Altitude1,000–1,700mAnnual2.3M bags
14Costa Rica
Central America · No.14

Costa Ricaコスタリカ

The only country to have banned robusta cultivation by law (1988). Known as the birthplace of honey processing, with advanced mill (beneficio) techniques.

OrangeChocolateBrown sugarCaramelMild fruit
Arabica·Medium-light·3 regions
Altitude600–1,900mAnnual2.0M bags
17Kenya
Africa · No.17

Kenyaケニア

Native varieties such as SL28 and SL34 create a distinctive flavor. The auction (double-auction) system helps sustain quality.

BlackcurrantTomatoGrapefruitLimeカシス
Arabica·Light·5 regions
Altitude1,300–2,100mAnnual0.80M bags
25Laos
Asia · No.25

Laosラオス

The southern Bolaven Plateau is the center of arabica Typica cultivation. Introduced in the French colonial era, its specialty-minded micro-lots are gaining recognition.

NuttyMilk chocolateCreamySweetness
Arabica / Robusta·Medium·1 regions
Altitude1,000–1,300mAnnual0.80M bags
26Dominican Republic
Caribbean · No.26

Dominican Republicドミニカ共和国

A traditional Caribbean origin. Much goes to domestic consumption, but highland lots from the Cibao region are also actively exported to the US. A balanced profile with Caribbean-style sweetness.

CacaoNuttyCitrusMilk chocolate
Arabica·Medium·1 regions
Altitude600–1,450mAnnual0.40M bags
28Thailand
Asia · No.28

Thailandタイ

Arabica is grown in the northern mountains (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai) and robusta in the south. The Thai Royal Project's 'Doi Chaang' and 'Doi Tung' represent its high-quality specialty.

FloralCitrusHoneyNuttyJasmine
Arabica / Robusta·Medium·2 regions
Altitude1,100–1,700mAnnual0.60M bags
38Hawaii (USA)
North America · No.38

Hawaii (USA)ハワイ

The only coffee-growing region in the US. The Kona district on the Big Island is the most famous, counted among the world's three great coffees alongside Blue Mountain. Very high growing costs make it a rarity.

NuttyCreamyCitrusSweetnessMacadamia
Arabica·Medium·2 regions
Altitude200–900mAnnual0.06M bags
40East Timor (Timor-Leste)
Asia · No.40

East Timor (Timor-Leste)東ティモール

The birthplace of the 'Timor hybrid,' a natural arabica-robusta cross. Much shade-grown organic cultivation with a high fair-trade share. An Asian profile resembling Mandheling.

ChocolateNuttyEarthySpice
Arabica / Robusta·Medium·1 regions
Altitude1,100–1,500mAnnual0.16M bags
45Malawi
Africa · No.45

Malawiマラウイ

A landlocked East African country. Led by smallholder organic and fair-trade cultivation. Low volume, but known for a clean, refined profile.

CitrusHoneyNuttyCreamy
Arabica·Medium·1 regions
Altitude1,200–1,700mAnnual0.03M bags
50Jamaica
Caribbean · No.50

Jamaicaジャマイカ

Blue Mountain is one of the world's three great coffees. Much is exported to Japan — about 80% of production.

CreamyMildNuttyHerbFloral
Arabica·Medium·1 regions
Altitude910–1,700mAnnual0.03M bags
50Bolivia
South America · No.50

Boliviaボリビア

South America's hidden high-quality origin. Centered on the Yungas region at 1,500–2,200m and led by smallholder organic cultivation. Low volume but highly rated at Cup of Excellence; export infrastructure is a challenge.

FloralCitrusHoneyNuttyCreamy
Arabica·Light·2 regions
Altitude1,300–2,200mAnnual0.09M bags

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