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Zach & Dani's™ un-roasted arabica coffee beans come from all over the world, from the far reaches of Southeast Asia to the plateaus of East Africa to the volcanic highlands of Central America. In other words, our coffee comes from anywhere in the world the most delicious arabica coffee beans will grow. Check out the links below to discover the story behind the bean, including inside info on the country of origin, detailed flavor descriptions, special roasting tips, and more.
Many coffee experts consider the sweet carmelly taste of Colombian coffee to be its most distinguishing characteristic. The standards for growing and grading Colombian coffee are extremely high. So it's no surprise that Colombian coffee beans consistently rank among the world's highest quality.
The coffee trees of Costa Rica consistently yield a large uniform bean that delivers a smooth, medium-bodied brew. All of the coffee beans from Costa Rica are of the highest-quality arabica variety. And they all undergo a unique and expensive wet processing method that gives them one of the most distinctive flavors in the world.
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and home to some of the world's most flavorful coffee beans. Although coffee grows wild throughout Ethiopia, it is also cultivated on plantations in the high plateaus. Some of the most flavorful plantation-grown arabica beans come from a region called Sidamo. Arabica coffee beans from the Sidamo region are known for their almost perfume-like aromas.
Many coffee enthusiasts consider Guatemalan coffee to be the most distinctive of all of the Central American coffees. It tends to be perfectly balanced with a mild smoky or fruity flavor and a heavy body. Because Guatemalan coffee comes from five distinct regions, the flavors nuances can vary, but the balance and body will always be there.
Two of the world's most delicious coffees come form Indonesia in Southeast Asia: Sumatra Mandheling and Java. Both these coffees are derived from the high-quality arabica coffee bean, which is quite rare in Indonesia.
Coffee originated in Africa so it's not surprising some of the world's best coffee beans come from Kenya, in east Africa. Kenyan coffee is grown on small farms and estates in the foothills of Mount Kenya. The temperate climate, high elevations, rich volcanic soil, and favorable growing seasons are ideal for producing an intensely rich and flavorful bean.
Tanzania, in East Africa, produces a bold full-bodied coffee with hints of berries, dried fruits, and raisins. High-quality Tanzanian coffee is derived from a super flavorful type of coffee bean called the peaberry. This rare type of arabica coffee bean is prized for its ability to roast evenly, making it an ideal choice for the home roaster.
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