Single origin

Coffee from a single farm, region, or country — sometimes a single lot from a single producer in a single harvest. Not blended.

Why it matters — Single origins express the specific character of where the coffee was grown — the variety, the altitude, the processing, the season. They're more variable than blends but more rewarding to taste closely.

Good to know

• "Single estate" or "single farm" is more specific than "single origin" — read the label for how specific the lot is.
• Single origins shift with the harvest cycle. A coffee you loved in March may be gone by August; the next year's lot will be similar but not identical.