Where’s My Coffee From, and Why Does It Matter?

by | Aug 17, 2024 | Coffee Things

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Oh. Hey. I’m sitting on a sun-drenched terrace in Tuscany, the hills rolling out in front of me like a scene from a postcard. In one hand, a cup of freshly brewed espresso, and in the other, well…nothing, because I’m too busy enjoying this cup of liquid gold. But as I sit here sipping, I can’t help but wonder—where did these glorious beans come from? Let’s take a little trip around the globe and discover what makes your coffee taste the way it does. No passport required.


Fair Trade: Good Coffee, Great Karma

Let’s start with Fair Trade, because what’s better than coffee that tastes great? Coffee that does good, too. Fair Trade coffee is like the do-gooder of the coffee world. It ensures that the hardworking farmers who grow your beans are paid fairly and work in decent conditions. You know, the basic stuff—like not having to sell your soul to produce your morning brew.

When you sip on Fair Trade coffee, you’re basically sending a high-five to farmers around the world. So, not only are you enjoying a delicious cup, but you’re also contributing to a better world. It’s like drinking coffee and collecting good karma points at the same time. Win-win.


Single Origin: Travel the World, One Sip at a Time

Now, let’s talk Single Origin coffee—because if your coffee could have a Tinder bio, it would probably say “100% from [Insert Country Here].” Single origin means all the beans in your cup come from one specific place, like a farm in Ethiopia or a region in Guatemala. And much like a good glass of wine, coffee takes on the flavors of the place it’s grown—the soil, the altitude, the climate. It’s like sipping on a little slice of the world.

For example, grab a single origin from Ethiopia, like our Bunna Giorna, and you’re in for a fruity, floral treat—like a bouquet of flowers threw itself a party in your cup. Meanwhile, beans from Guatemala’s volcanic soils might give you rich chocolatey notes with a hint of smoke—perfect for those mornings when you need something deep and mysterious (like that novel you never finished).

Single origin coffee is basically a mini vacation for your taste buds. Who needs plane tickets when you’ve got a fresh cup of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe?


Blends: A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

But hey, maybe you’re the kind of person who likes a little variety in your life. Enter Blends—the best of all worlds. Think of blends as the cocktail of the coffee world (anybody else suddenly want an espresso martini?). They take beans from different regions and mix them together to create a balanced, complex flavor that hits all the right notes.

Blends are like that friend who always knows how to host the perfect dinner party—everything just works together in harmony. A little brightness from Kenya, a chocolatey base from Brazil, maybe a nutty finish from Colombia. It’s the kind of coffee you can rely on to be consistently delicious, no matter the mood or occasion.

So, if you like surprises but also crave consistency, blends are your new best friend. They’ve got your back, one sip at a time.


Coffee Regions: The Real MVPs

Alright, now that we’ve talked Fair Trade, Single Origin, and Blends, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty: Where exactly does this magic grow? Welcome to the Coffee Belt, the tropical zone between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, where coffee thrives. Let’s just be thankful there is no Tropic of Scorpio. Oof.

  • Africa: The birthplace of coffee. Ethiopia and Kenya lead the charge with bright, fruity, floral flavors that are like a surprise party for your taste buds. One sip and you might find yourself dancing in the kitchen. No judgment. You do you, babe.
  • South America: Home to the rockstars of coffee, like Peru and Colombia. Here, you’ll find balanced, medium-bodied beans with chocolate, nutty, and sometimes fruity notes. It’s your go-to when you need a reliable cup that always delivers the goods. Coffee goods to be clear.
  • Central America: Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama—these guys bring the bold, rich flavors with a hint of spice or smokiness. It’s like sipping on mystery and intrigue. Add a little jazz music, and you’ve got yourself a vibe. Get those jazz hands ready.
  • Asia-Pacific: Think bold, earthy, and full-bodied. Sumatran and Javanese coffees from places like Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, are like the heavyweight champions of the coffee world—deep, rich, and a little syrupy. Perfect for when you need a coffee that sticks with you all morning long…in a good way!

The Sweet Life, One Cup at a Time

No matter where your coffee comes from—whether it’s a single origin from the mountains of Guatemala or a blend of beans from across the Coffee Belt—it’s the journey of the beans that makes each cup special. At PÜRK Coffee Co, we believe in savoring every moment, and that starts with knowing where your coffee comes from and why it tastes so good.

So next time you take a sip, remember: your coffee has traveled the world to be with you. And now, you get to enjoy it, one blissful, aromatic moment at a time. Because this is ‘la dolce vita,’ and it tastes pretty damn good.

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