Every origin.
Every country.
The whole belt.

83 coffees from 12 regions spanning the tropics. Every country that grows coffee on Earth, mapped and documented. This is The Well.

World map showing coffee origins Yirgacheffe, EthiopiaSidamo, EthiopiaHarrar, EthiopiaGuji, EthiopiaKenyaRwandaBurundiTanzaniaDR CongoUgandaSouth SudanMalawiMozambiqueZimbabweCameroonIvory CoastGhanaGuineaLiberiaNigeriaSierra LeoneTogoCentral African RepublicCongo-BrazzavilleAngolaEquatorial GuineaGabonZambiaMadagascarSão ToméCape VerdeComorosRéunionHuehuetenango, GuatemalaAntigua, GuatemalaTarrazú, Costa RicaWest Valley, Costa RicaMarcala, HondurasEl SalvadorJinotega, NicaraguaGeisha, PanamaChiapas, MexicoBlue Mountain, JamaicaHaitiDominican RepublicCubaPuerto RicoTrinidad & TobagoHuila, ColombiaNariño, ColombiaCerrado, BrazilMogiana, BrazilPeruEcuadorBoliviaVenezuelaGalápagosYemenIndiaSri LankaNepalVietnamMyanmarThailandLaosPhilippinesTaiwanSumatraJavaSulawesiFloresBaliIndonesian PapuaEast TimorYunnan, ChinaKona, HawaiiPapua New GuineaAustraliaNew CaledoniaFijiVanuatuCanary IslandsSt. Helena
floral
fruity
chocolatey
nutty
earthy
winey
bright
83 origins · 83 map points
East Africa

Where coffee began.

14 origins

1 Yg

Yirgacheffe

Ethiopia · Gedeo Zone

Jasmine, citrus, bergamot, tea-like

1,750–2,200m Washed
2 Sd

Sidamo

Ethiopia · Sidama Zone

Berry, chocolate, wine, stone fruit

1,500–2,200m Natural
3 Hr

Harrar

Ethiopia · Eastern Highlands

Blueberry, earthy, wild, mocha

1,500–2,100m Natural
4 Gu

Guji

Ethiopia · Guji Zone

Peach, lavender, tropical, complex

1,800–2,300m Natural/Washed
5 Ke

Kenya AA

Kenya · Central Highlands

Blackcurrant, grapefruit, tomato, juicy. SL28 and SL34 varietals.

1,400–2,100m Washed
6 Rw

Rwanda

Rwanda · Lake Kivu

Red cherry, plum, caramel, silky. Red Bourbon dominant.

1,300–2,000m Washed
7 Bu

Burundi

Burundi · Kayanza

Lemon, black tea, honey, clean. Red Bourbon and Jackson.

1,300–2,000m Washed
8 Tz

Tanzania

Tanzania · Kilimanjaro

Bright, winey, cocoa. Famous for peaberry lots.

1,200–2,000m Washed
9 Cg

DR Congo

DR Congo · Kivu

Rich, chocolate, full-bodied. Re-emerging after conflict.

1,200–2,000m Washed
10 Ug

Uganda

Uganda · Mt. Elgon

Chocolatey, nutty. Africa's #2 producer. 80% Robusta, fine Arabica from Bugisu.

1,200–2,200m Natural/Washed
11 Ss

South Sudan

South Sudan · Western Equatoria

Fruity, wild, earthy. Imatong Mountains. Huge untapped potential.

600–2,000m Natural
12 Mw

Malawi

Malawi · Misuku Hills

Sweet, citrus, delicate. Geisha and Agaro varietals. Emerging specialty.

1,000–1,800m Washed
13 Mz

Mozambique

Mozambique · Gorongosa

Mild, nutty, clean. Mt. Namuli. Rebuilding after civil war.

800–1,400m Washed
14 Zw

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe · Chipinge

Bright, fruity, wine-like. Collapsed from 200k+ bags. Slowly recovering.

900–1,600m Washed
West & Central Africa

Robusta heartland.

14 origins

15 Cm

Cameroon

Cameroon · Bamenda Highlands

Earthy, mild, low-acid. 80% Robusta, Arabica in western highlands.

900–1,800m Washed/Natural
16 Ci

Ivory Coast

Côte d'Ivoire · Man

Strong, bitter, woody. Was world's #3. 95%+ Robusta.

200–800m Natural
17 Gh

Ghana

Ghana · Ashanti Region

Mild, chocolatey, nutty. Diversifying from cocoa.

300–800m Natural
18 Gn

Guinea

Guinea · Fouta Djallon

Strong, earthy, woody. Some highland Arabica.

400–1,500m Natural
19 Lr

Liberia

Liberia · Nimba County

Smoky, woody, bold. Origin country of Coffea liberica.

200–700m Natural
20 Ng

Nigeria

Nigeria · Taraba Plateau

Earthy, chocolaty, mild. Mostly domestic consumption.

300–1,500m Natural
21 Sl

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone · Kailahun

Earthy, fruity, rough. Post-conflict recovery. Robusta and Liberica.

200–800m Natural
22 Tg

Togo

Togo · Plateaux Region

Mild, earthy, neutral. Small but steady Robusta output.

300–800m Natural
23 Cf

Central African Rep.

CAR · Lobaye

Earthy, harsh, low-acid. Conflict-affected. Declining.

500–1,000m Natural
24 Cz

Congo-Brazzaville

Rep. Congo · Niari

Earthy, heavy, bitter. Collapsed from civil war.

300–800m Natural
25 Ao

Angola

Angola · Uíge

Earthy, full, heavy-body. Was world's #4 in 1970s. Rebuilding.

400–1,200m Natural
26 Gq

Equatorial Guinea

Eq. Guinea · Bioko Island

Earthy, chocolatey. Near-extinct commercially. Oil economy replaced coffee.

400–2,000m Natural
27 Ga

Gabon

Gabon · Woleu-Ntem

Earthy, bitter. Near-extinct. Oil economy dominates.

300–800m Natural
28 Zm

Zambia

Zambia · Northern Province

Bright, grapefruit, floral. Tiny but quality-focused. Emerging.

1,000–1,700m Washed
African Islands

Island terroir. Ancient lineage.

5 origins

29 Md

Madagascar

Madagascar · SAVA Region

Mild, spicy, fruity. Kouilou Robusta dominant. Specialty Arabica emerging.

800–1,500m Natural
30 St

São Tomé

São Tomé · Monte Café

Sweet, balanced, chocolate. Organic specialty niche.

200–1,400m Washed/Natural
31 Cv

Cape Verde

Cape Verde · Fogo

Mild, sweet, volcanic-mineral. Extremely small. Mostly domestic.

400–1,200m Natural
32 Km

Comoros

Comoros · Grande Comore

Earthy, herbal. Micro-origin.

200–800m Natural
33 Re

Réunion

Réunion · Cilaos

Delicate, sweet, spiced. BIRTHPLACE of the Bourbon varietal. Artisanal heritage.

400–1,200m Washed/Natural
Central America

Volcanic precision.

9 origins

34 Hh

Huehuetenango

Guatemala · Western Highlands

Chocolate, stone fruit, complex, bright

1,500–2,000m Washed
35 An

Antigua

Guatemala · Volcanic Valley

Cocoa, spice, smoky, full body

1,500–1,700m Washed
36 Tr

Tarrazú

Costa Rica · Los Santos

Honey, orange, bright, clean. Processing innovation leader.

1,000–1,900m Honey/Washed
37 Wv

West Valley

Costa Rica · Naranjo

Apricot, milk chocolate, round

1,200–1,700m Black Honey
38 Ho

Marcala

Honduras · La Paz

Caramel, peach, brown sugar. Central America's #1 producer.

1,000–1,700m Washed
39 Es

El Salvador

El Salvador · Apaneca

Butterscotch, red apple, silky. Home of Pacamara. 70% Bourbon.

900–1,700m Honey
40 Ni

Jinotega

Nicaragua · Jinotega

Walnut, citrus, creamy body

900–1,500m Washed
41 Ge

Geisha

Panama · Boquete

Jasmine, bergamot, ethereal. The world's most prized varietal.

1,200–1,900m Washed/Natural
42 Mx

Chiapas

Mexico · Chiapas

Chocolate, nutty, mild. World's top organic exporter.

900–1,700m Washed
Caribbean

Island history.

6 origins

43 Jm

Blue Mountain

Jamaica · Blue Mountains

Mild, sweet, balanced. Government-certified. GI protected.

900–1,700m Washed
44 Ht

Haiti

Haiti · Thiotte

Sweet, mild, earthy. Typica dominant. Quality underrealized due to instability.

700–1,500m Washed/Natural
45 Dr

Dominican Republic

DR · Barahona

Mild, cocoa, smooth. Cibao and Barahona highland lots.

600–1,400m Washed/Natural
46 Cu

Cuba

Cuba · Sierra Maestra

Mild, tobacco, low-acid. Production collapsed from 500k+ bags. Reviving.

600–1,200m Washed/Natural
47 Pr

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico · Yauco

Balanced, sweet, mild. Devastated by Hurricane Maria. Premium niche.

600–1,200m Washed/Natural
48 Tt

Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago

Mild, nutty. Near-extinct commercially. Cocoa dominates.

200–800m Natural
South America

Volume and variety.

9 origins

49 Hu

Huila

Colombia · Southern Highlands

Caramel, red fruit, balanced, sweet

1,200–2,200m Washed
50 Nr

Nariño

Colombia · Ecuador Border

Tropical fruit, brown sugar, juicy. Castillo and Pink Bourbon.

1,600–2,200m Washed
51 Br

Cerrado

Brazil · Minas Gerais

Nutty, chocolate, low acidity. World's #1 producer. 35% of global supply.

700–1,400m Natural
52 Mo

Mogiana

Brazil · São Paulo

Sweet, caramel, round, clean

900–1,100m Pulped Natural
53 Pe

Peru

Peru · Cajamarca

Milk chocolate, mild fruit, creamy. World's largest organic exporter.

1,000–2,000m Washed
54 Ec

Ecuador

Ecuador · Loja

Floral, bright, complex. Sydra varietal gaining global fame.

1,000–2,000m Washed
55 Bo

Bolivia

Bolivia · Yungas

Sweet, clean, delicate. Micro-lots gaining attention. Logistics challenges.

1,200–2,200m Washed/Natural
56 Ve

Venezuela

Venezuela · Mérida

Mild, sweet, winey. Collapsed from 1.5M+ bags. Huge historical reputation.

800–1,800m Washed/Natural
57 Gl

Galápagos

Galápagos · San Cristóbal

Sweet, low-acid, smooth. Organic by isolation. Volcanic. Ultra-premium.

200–400m Washed/Natural
Middle East & South Asia

Ancient roots.

4 origins

58 Ym

Mokha

Yemen · Haraz Mountains

Wine, dried fruit, chocolate, spice. Oldest commercial origin outside Ethiopia. Ancient landraces.

1,500–2,500m Natural
59 In

Malabar

India · Karnataka

Spice, tobacco, low acidity. Monsoon winds. Also Araku Valley specialty.

600–1,500m Monsooned
60 Lk

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · Central Highlands

Mild, sweet, floral. 1869 coffee rust epidemic here changed global coffee forever.

600–1,500m Washed/Natural
61 Np

Nepal

Nepal · Gulmi

Sweet, floral, tea-like. Organic by default. Tiny but quality-focused.

900–1,600m Washed
Southeast Asia

Bold and unexpected.

6 origins

62 Vn

Vietnam

Vietnam · Central Highlands

Bold, earthy, chocolatey. World's #2 producer. Largest Robusta producer. Arabica growing fast.

500–1,000m Natural
63 My

Myanmar

Myanmar · Shan State

Floral, sweet, tea-like. Significant specialty potential.

1,000–1,500m Washed
64 Th

Thailand

Thailand · Chiang Mai

Mild, citrus, smooth. Strong domestic specialty scene.

800–1,400m Washed/Honey
65 La

Laos

Laos · Bolaven Plateau

Smooth, chocolate, berry. Bolaven Plateau Arabica gaining recognition.

800–1,350m Washed/Natural
66 Ph

Philippines

Philippines · Cordillera

Bold, fruity, smoky. One of only 4 countries producing all 4 species. Barako (Liberica).

800–1,700m Washed/Natural
67 Tw

Taiwan

Taiwan · Alishan

Floral, tea-like, delicate. Ultra-premium domestic market. Emerging.

600–1,300m Washed/Honey
Indonesian Archipelago

Wet-hulled. Singular.

7 origins

68 Sm

Mandheling

Sumatra · Lake Toba

Earthy, herbal, dark chocolate, heavy body. Giling Basah.

1,000–1,600m Wet-Hulled
69 Jv

Java

Java · Ijen Plateau

Clean, malty, spicy. Coffee here since 1696. Historic Dutch estates.

900–1,600m Wet-Hulled/Washed
70 Tj

Toraja

Sulawesi · Tana Toraja

Spice, dark fruit, mushroom, complex

1,100–1,500m Wet-Hulled
71 Fl

Flores

Flores · Bajawa

Sweet, chocolate, herbal, full body. Manggarai highlands.

1,200–1,600m Wet-Hulled/Washed
72 Bl

Bali

Bali · Kintamani

Citrus, sweet, clean. Kintamani Highlands. Volcanic soil.

900–1,200m Wet-Hulled/Washed
73 Ip

Papua

Indonesian Papua · Wamena

Earthy, chocolate, herbal. Baliem Valley. Remote and wild.

1,400–1,700m Washed/Natural
74 Tl

East Timor

Timor-Leste · Ermera

Earthy, chocolate, herbal. Home of Hibrido de Timor, parent of all Catimor/Castillo.

800–1,700m Washed/Natural
China

The newest frontier.

1 origin

75 Yn

Yunnan

China · Pu'er Region

Mild, nutty, herbal. 98% Catimor. Specialty Bourbon and Typica emerging. Domestic boom.

1,000–1,700m Washed/Natural
Pacific & Oceania

Edge of the belt.

6 origins

76 Ko

Kona

Hawaii · Big Island

Butter, macadamia, smooth. Also Ka'u, Maui, Kauai. Highest production cost on Earth.

150–900m Washed
77 Pg

Papua New Guinea

PNG · Eastern Highlands

Fruity, complex, bright. Typica Arusha lineage. Smallholder-dominated.

1,300–1,900m Washed/Natural
78 Au

Australia

Australia · Atherton Tablelands

Mild, chocolate, macadamia. Fully mechanized. Byron Bay. Niche.

300–1,100m Washed/Natural
79 Nc

New Caledonia

New Caledonia · Voh

Mild, delicate, unique. Endemic Leroy varietal. Heritage. Near-extinct.

200–600m Washed/Natural
80 Fj

Fiji

Fiji · Taveuni Island

Mild, tropical-fruit. Artisanal. Tourist-market. Micro-origin.

200–800m Washed/Natural
81 Vt

Vanuatu

Vanuatu · Tanna Island

Mild, herbal, clean. Emerging artisanal. Micro-origin.

200–700m Natural/Washed
Heritage Origins

Where varieties were born.

2 origins

82 Cn

Canary Islands

Spain · Agaete Valley

Sweet, mild, low-acid. Only European coffee. Typica from Cuba, 19th century.

300–600m Natural/Washed
83 Sh

St. Helena

St. Helena · South Atlantic

Green Tipped Bourbon. One of the rarest coffees on Earth. ~200 bags/year.

300–700m Washed

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