The Brew Blog
PRO COFFEE TIPS, FUN FACTS, & MORE
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Apaneca-Ilamatepec Coffee: El Salvador's Premier Growing Region
Apaneca-Ilamatepec coffee is El Salvador's premier growing region, producing Bourbon, Pacas, and Pacamara at 900–1,600 meters on volcanic highlands.
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Alotepec-Metapán Coffee: El Salvador's Northern Highland Region
Alotepec-Metapán coffee grows in El Salvador's northern highland region near Guatemala, producing Bourbon, Pacas, and Pacamara on small farms at altitude.
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Papua New Guinea Coffee: The Overlooked Highlands Origin
Papua New Guinea coffee grows in volcanic Highland soils at 1,400–2,100m. Explore regions, Typica-dominant varietals, flavor, and what makes PNG distinctive.
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Uganda Coffee: Africa's Largest Exporter and the Case for Bugisu Arabica
Uganda coffee origin spans Robusta lowlands to Bugisu Arabica on Mount Elgon. Flavor profiles, key regions, and what sets the specialty apart.
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Hawaii: Kona, Ka'u, and What American-Grown Coffee Actually Costs
Hawaii is the only US state with serious coffee production. Here's the truth about Kona prices, the Ka'u alternative, and what 100% Kona actually means.
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Terroir in Coffee: Does It Actually Exist?
Does terroir exist in coffee? Yes — here's how altitude, soil, climate, and genetics shape cup character, and what it means for the coffees you drink.
