Every cup of coffee has a story that begins far from the café. But where exactly do coffee beans come from? The short answer: coffee beans are the seeds of a fruit called a coffee cherry, grown in tropical regions around the world, and handpicked by smallholder farmers before being processed, dried, and roasted into the beans we brew.
The Coffee Belt
Coffee grows best in the “coffee belt,” an equatorial band that stretches across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Climate, altitude, and soil all shape the final flavor in your cup. Explore our coffee origins:
Hand-Picked, Farmer-Grown
Unlike industrial crops, most high-quality coffee is grown by hand. Farmers plant, prune, and carefully monitor their trees. When cherries ripen, they're selectively picked and delivered to cooperatives or processors.
How Climate Impacts Coffee
Temperature, rainfall, and extreme weather have a direct impact on cherry growth and quality. Learn how we help farmers adapt with early warning systems, crop insurance, and more on our Climate Smart Coffee page.
Shop Sustainable Coffee Grown by Cooperatives
Support smallholder farmers by buying coffee grown at origin. Each product below comes from a verified cooperative.
Exilior Coffee - Binti
Shop this coffeeBinti is a dark roast that celebrates of strength, resilience, and the incredible impact of women. Grown by small scale farmers of Igegania Cooperati…
- Origin: Kenya
- Roast: Dark
- Tasting Notes: Robust, bold minus the bitterness!
- Process: Washed Processed
Akoma Coffee - Premium Medium Roast
Shop this coffeeAkoma Medium Roast is a coffee crafted and designed to bring out the unique characteristics of our beans. The medium roast profile is a delicate bala…
- Origin: Cameroon
- Roast: Medium
- Tasting Notes: Blend of warm, toasty notes with subtle hints of chocolate, creating an anticipation of the flavors to come.
- Process: Washed Processed
Akoma Coffee - Medium Dark Roast
Shop this coffeeThe Akoma Medium Dark Roast offers a dynamic and robust cup of coffee with a rich, full-bodied profile. Opening a bag of Akoma Medium Dark Roast reve…
- Origin: Cameroon
- Roast: Dark
- Tasting Notes: Akoma Medium Dark Roast is designed for those who appreciate a more intense coffee experience without compromising on smoothness and balance.
- Process: Washed Processed
Now that you know where coffee beans come from, drink with intention. Support climate-resilient farming and farmers who care.