The Brew Blog

Cajamarca coffee grows in Peru's northern highlands at 1,500–2,200m, producing clean, complex washed cups — home to Peru's first Cup of Excellence winner.

Brunca is Costa Rica's southernmost coffee region — lower-altitude Catuaí and Caturra on Pacific highland soils, producing sweet, accessible specialty lots.

Costa Rica's Central Valley is the country's historic coffee heartland — Catuaí and Caturra on volcanic highland soils, shaped by the micro-mill revolution.

Costa Rica's West Valley coffee region produces some of the country's most fruit-forward specialty lots, built on Villa Sarchí — a locally developed Bourbon mutation.

Rwenzori coffee grows in Uganda's western mountains at up to 2,100m, producing fuller, cocoa-forward cups that contrast with the brightness of Mount Elgon.

Mount Elgon coffee from Uganda's Bugisu highlands delivers East African brightness at prices shaped by lower name recognition. Here's why it matters.