Single Origin Espresso - coffee beans from one region
Taste the coffee character from a single growing region
What are single origin espresso beans and what makes them so special? The term "single origin" refers only to the origin of the coffee. For a coffee to be called "single origin", all the coffee beans used must come from the same growing region and, ideally, even from one plantation. Single origins must therefore not be mixed with coffee beans from different origins - but even with single origins, the different beans from one plantation/growing region can be processed. Single origin coffee is becoming increasingly popular because it is an exclusive product with its own character and often leaves the desired "wow" with the customer.
Another special feature of single origins is the very differentiated roasting. The mostly lighter and shorter roasting times bring out the very multifaceted flavor spectrum of a single-origin coffee particularly well. It is very exciting to discover that a coffee develops fruity aromas of citrus fruits, berries, tobacco or the taste of dark chocolate. Single origins emphasize flavors that you would not expect in coffee.
Another difference between single origins is the special quality standard. Only the best beans from a harvest are suitable for a single origin. The location of the growing area and the local conditions determine the character of the beans grown. This is almost the same as with wine, but the altitude or the neighboring plants also play an important role. Beans that come from the cool highland regions ripen more slowly and develop special and expressive aromas here. But there are also wild plantations that have developed in the (primeval) forests or have been preserved from abandoned plantations. Discovering these unique beans and tasting the individual flavor nuances of a single origin in every cup of coffee is a special pleasure.
A single origin is therefore also more expensive. However, selective quality, elaborate processing and the special, unique character and taste are included. Single origins usually come from small coffee farmers and thus support sustainable agriculture.
For example, the Kiribiri Peru HB Single Origin highland coffee grows slowly in the hills of the Peruvian Andes on mineral soils and in mild climate conditions. The result is a coffee with a lighter roast, a finely balanced acidity and a clearly fruity but full coffee taste and a pleasant, light spiciness. Wonderful nutty wood notes unfold on the palate and fine cocoa notes complete the well-rounded taste experience in the finish.
Conclusion
If you like quality and very differentiated coffees, you can't go past Single Origins. There is a coffee with character from a special origin for every taste. In the morning, a good blend with a full-bodied aroma and a little more caffeine, in the afternoon a fruity Single Origin and in the evening a spicy espresso with nutty chocolate notes on the palate... Every cup is a special coffee experience.
