The Brew Blog

Volcán coffee grows on the drier western side of Volcán Barú at 1,300–2,000m — Panama's second major region and its emerging quality frontier.

Boquete is the Panama highland district where Hacienda La Esmeralda's 2004 Geisha win redefined specialty coffee. Full guide to the region.

Eastern Highlands is PNG's specialty heartland — red volcanic soils around Goroka producing full-bodied cups with red fruit and mild chocolate.

Wahgi Valley coffee is PNG's Western Highlands volume core — heavy-bodied, cocoa-forward cups from estates like Sigri and Kimel on alluvial-volcanic soils.

Kona coffee grows on a 30-mile strip of Mauna Loa's western slope. Here's the full guide: the belt, the microclimate, 100% Kona vs blend, and the flavor profile.

Ka'u coffee grows on Mauna Loa's southern slopes at higher altitudes than most Kona farms, often matching Kona quality at lower prices. Here's the full guide.