At Ricco Coffee, we select and offer the top tier of the green bean crop. All the Green beans are 82 points to 90 points, and they are grown at an altitude of 4,000 feet or higher where our focus on the origins is in South America. Quality, consistency, and the attributes of the roasts are the key ingredients when it comes to bagging a Specialty Roast and giving you an amazing Specialty Coffee.
The Origins and the Coffee Roaster
The research starts in the farmlands of South America, where the major exports to the various western world begin. We’ll touch on the key countries that drive the quality selected by Ricco Coffee and the farmlands that are associated with the Green Bean.
Guatemala
The harvest seasons range from November to April (Available from April) and offer high altitudes and up to 300 microclimates. The key regions of export are Antigua, Acatenango, Atitlán, Cobán, Huehuetenango, Faijanes, San Marcos & Nuevo Orientea. The typical varieties produced are Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Typica, Maragogype, Pache & Pacamara. Guatemala is the 10th largest coffee exporter, making up about 2.5% of the total exported production. You can enjoy one of the best hot coffees in Guatemala city knowing its amazing diversity and rich profiles it offers.
Highlight: Antigua Coffee
Antigua is one of the best-known coffee regions where the rich volcanic soil, plenty of sun, and low humidity during the day with cool nights produce one of the most amazing coffees in the country. Three volcanoes surround the Antigua valley, with the Antigua town in its center. Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango are still active volcanoes that emit fresh dusting of mineral-rich ash to the soil. The volcanic pumice in the soil retains moisture which helps with the low precipitation conditions. Antiguan coffee has a high profile in quality and flavor.
Source: https://coffeehunter.com/coffee-country/guatemala…
Mexico
Being the 12th largest exporter of coffee, Mexico has approximately 2% of the Coffee market. With the harvest from November to March, typically available from late April. The key regions of export are as follows: Chiapas, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Puebla, and 8 additional states. The varieties produced are Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, Mundo Novo, Maragogype, Catimor, Catuai, Garnica, Marsellesa, and more. Mexico city serves one of the finest brews at any local Coffee cafe.
Nicaragua
In the mix of key exporters of central America, with 2.2% of global exports, and position 11th, their harvest spans December to March, with the harvest from May. The country controlled its coffee production through ENCAFE post the civil war. It is one of the poorest countries and sparsely populated one where natural disasters have ravaged it. Now it is still recovering from the coffee crisis of 1999-2003 however, the program Cup of Excellence has really brought the industry back up to standard with the Nicaraguan Specialty Coffee Association by bringing awareness regarding the differences between specialty and commercial commodity-grade coffees.
Honduras
Moving up to the 4th largest producer globally, offering up to 5% of global coffee exports, with the following regions: Copán, Montecillos, Agalta, Opalaca, Comayagua, & El Paraiso. The typical varieties produced are as follows: Caturra, Catuai, Pacas, Typica & (increasingly) Lempira, IHCAFE-90 & Parainema (Sarchimor type). Their harvest times are from November to April, and availability is usually from May forward. IHCAFE has been instrumental in structuring the region’s production so that the world can enjoy a good cup of coffee.
Panama
We are now talking about the 30th position in global production, which is less than 1%. However, the volcanic soil does produce some very high-quality products and is worth a mention. The harvest spans from December to March, and it is available in April. In 2004 Geisha was ‘rediscovered’ when an enterprising Panamanian farm (Finca Esmeralda) was able to isolate the production from its Geisha trees. It then entered the beans in that year’s Taste of Panama coffee competition where it won. It has an amazing cup profile – reminiscent of the fine Yirgacheffe than a Central and completely blew the judges away. From then on Geisha from Panama is known for its high-quality through the inspiration and support provided to other farmers by the team at Finca Esmerelda. It almost makes you want to sit in Panama city to go drink coffee at the local coffee cafe.
Costa Rica
We finally arrive at the 15th largest producer of the world, with about 1% of the market. The harvest is a bit different where it ranges from October to March and is available from May to July. Costa Rica caters more to the boutique “micro mills” which brings in the “honeyed” coffees from 2006 with a competition-winning appeal. Different grades are produced today with White, Yellow, Red, and Black Honey grades where different amounts of mucilage are removed.
Whether you are after a cold brew or a specialty coffee, quality matters on where it comes from, and what is special from its origins. When you type “coffee near me” take away the journey and have Ricco Coffee deliver your roasted beans to you. Avoid the coffee labs where unknown origins may give you your caffeine fix to avoid falling asleep at your desk. If you feel tired, an enjoyable experience of a high-quality brew with your subscription will deliver the best attributes and give you the best experience. And if you need energy for a coffee nap/power nap to focus on your project – make it a good cup, an enjoyable one.
