Single Origin Coffee

Single origin coffee refers to beans that come from a specific geographic location, such as a distinct region, farm or estate. This focus on a single origin ensures traceability and highlights the unique flavour characteristics influenced by the local climate, soil and cultivation practices. By exploring single origin coffee, you can experience a variety of flavours, offering a more transparent and authentic tasting experience compared to blends. The term "single estate coffee" is often used interchangeably, denoting beans sourced from a single plantation within a region. This distinction allows for even greater control over quality and consistency, reflecting the dedication of the producers.

Single origin coffee means that the beans in a particular batch or bag are sourced from one unique location, ensuring a consistent flavour profile that reflects the characteristics of that region. Unlike blends, which combine beans from multiple regions, single-origin coffees provide a purer representation of terroir - the environmental factors that influence a coffee’s flavour. We source single origin beans from renowned regions across the globe, including Brazil, Colombia, Rwanda and many more, giving our customers the chance to explore diverse and exciting flavour profiles.

Whether single origin coffee is better depends on personal preference. Single origin coffee often delivers a more distinctive and nuanced flavour profile that highlights the characteristics of its origin. For those who appreciate complexity and the story behind their coffee, single origin beans offer an opportunity to explore a variety of tasting experiences. Coffee blends, on the other hand, provide a balanced and consistent cup, making them a great option for those seeking a harmonious flavour. But if you enjoy discovering the diverse flavour landscapes that different regions offer, single origin coffee is a journey worth exploring.

Yes, there is a difference. Single origin coffee refers to the geographic origin of the beans, while specialty coffee refers to beans that are graded and cupped to meet a high standard (typically scoring 80+ points on the SCA scale). Many single origin coffees qualify as specialty due to their exceptional quality, but not all specialty coffees are necessarily single origin. We carefully select single origin coffees that often meet specialty-grade standards, ensuring a premium tasting experience.

Single origin coffee is often more expensive due to its limited availability, specialised processing methods and labour-intensive harvesting. These coffees come from a specific farm or region, making them rarer than blends. Many undergo unique processing techniques, such as anaerobic fermentation, which enhances flavour but requires more time and resources. Additionally, single origin coffee often provides greater traceability, ensuring fair pay for farmers and sustainable practices. This traceability also makes single origin coffee a more ethical choice. By knowing exactly where the beans come from, consumers can support responsible farming methods, fair wages and environmental sustainability efforts.

Our single origin coffee beans are typically processed using either the washed or the natural method, depending on the region and traditions. Occasionally, we feature special release coffees that undergo anaerobic fermentation, where beans are fermented in oxygen-free environments for varying lengths of time to develop unique and complex flavour profiles. This innovative approach allows producers at origin to experiment and refine their processes, resulting in truly distinctive coffees that showcase the best of their region.

We have a range of single origin coffees from around the world always available on our range, including Escuro from Brazil, which is known for its smooth and rich profile - perfect for those who love a rich and dark roast coffee. If you prefer something a bit lighter and fruity, Rwamatamu from Rwanda has a vibrant and complex flavour profile. Each of these coffees allows you to explore the distinct flavours of renowned coffee-growing regions, providing a window into the diversity of the coffee world. Explore our coffee range to find your next favourite single origin coffee and enjoy proper tasty flavours in every cup.