What is Single Origin Coffee?

Have you ever heard the term ‘single origin’ coffee before and wondered what it means? If so, you’re in the right place.

Single-origin is a term given to coffee that has been sourced from a specific location, such as a farm or region. For example, if a coffee bean originated from Ethiopia, then this would be a single-origin coffee.

But what makes single-origin coffee different from blended coffee? That’s what we will be exploring in this blog. Read our article to find out more.

Where is Single Origin Coffee Sourced From?

Single origin coffee is sourced from a wide range of countries across the world, such as:

• Mexico: Smooth coffees with nutty and chocolate notes.
• Guatemala: Full-bodied coffee with bright acidity.
• Ethiopia: Floral and fruity flavours – the birthplace of coffee.
• Colombia: Well-balanced coffee with nutty undertones and mild acidity.
• Honduras: Variety of flavours including fruity, nutty, and chocolatey notes.
• Brazil: Low-acidity coffee with caramel, chocolate, and nutty notes; the world’s largest producer (39% of global production in 2023/24).

Simply put, single origin coffee can be sourced from any coffee-producing country across the world as long as they aren’t blended with any other coffee beans.

 

 

Single-Origin vs Blended Coffee

As briefly mentioned before, single-origin coffee is coffee that comes from a specific region, producer or farm, whereas blended coffee is a blend of coffees from different locations. Here are the key differences between the two:

 

Single-Origin Coffee	Blended Coffee
Ideal brewing methods include: Pour over, AeroPress or French press	Ideal brewing methods include: Espresso or drip coffee
Sourced from one location	Sourced from multiple locations
Easily traced back to its source	Not so easily traced
More expensive	Cheaper compared to single origin coffee
Complex flavour	Balanced and consistent flavour

 

Single origin coffee has a distinct flavour profile due to the variations in climate, processing methods and soil. For example, single origin coffee sourced from Ethiopia may taste different to coffee sourced from Brazil and so on.

The same goes for blended coffee. This is because the coffee is sourced from different locations and blended to make a consistent and balanced flavour profile.

 

What Are the Benefits of Single Origin Coffee?

There are many benefits of drinking single origin coffee, such as:

• You’re supporting sustainable practices
• You experience seasonal freshness
• You can trace the coffee back to its origin
• It’s ideal for specialty brewing
• Single-origin coffee is nutrient-dense
• It is disease-resistant
• It has a unique flavour profile

So, if you want to enjoy coffee without any pesticides or chemicals, single origin coffee is perfect for you! It offers a wide range of benefits including antioxidant properties, a boost in your energy levels and much more.

Single Origin Coffee at Crosby Coffee

Here at Crosby Coffee, we offer different types of single-origin coffees sourced from different parts of the world, including:

• Mexico
• Hondurus
• Ethiopia
• Uganda
• Brazil and much more

When you buy single origin coffee, you directly support small farmers and sustainable practices. We are committed to establishing lasting partnerships with coffee producers, focusing on quality control and staff training.

Some popular single-origin coffees we offer include:

• Dos Rios(originating in Guatemala)
• Desarrollo (originating in Columbia)

Explore our selection of single origin coffees today. We can assure you that we have the perfect coffee for you!