The Brew Blog

Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is a Typica variety grown under one of the world's strictest designations: 6,000 hectares, producing a clean, balanced cup.

Maragogipe is the 'elephant bean' — a natural Typica mutation with beans twice the size of standard Arabica. Learn its origins, cup profile, and market role.

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

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.

Typica is the original Arabica varietal that spread coffee around the world. Here's its history, flavor profile, and modern relevance to specialty coffee.