You may be familiar with the term “single origin” as a category used to signal coffee of high quality. But what makes single origin coffee so special and why choose it over other alternatives? Keep reading to discover the answer.
What Is Single Origin Coffee?
This term refers to coffee that comes from a single source, be it a single producer, a country, or a region within a country. The term is applied in different ways because at the moment there’s no official standard to help define what exactly constitutes single origin coffee.
As fluid as it might be, the term has come to denote coffee of outstanding character, an association that parallels categories used for other prized products, like “single malt” for whiskey, and “single vineyard” for wine.
Why Choose Single Origin Coffee?
- Unique character: Single origin coffees tend to be bolder than coffee blends, with unique flavor profiles that can be intriguing, challenging, and outright thrilling. Finding the ideal coffee to satisfy your personal taste can be extremely rewarding.
- A richer experience: Choosing single origin coffees means learning more, not only about the coffee you drink but also about the characteristics and the history of the countries where that coffee is produced. This way, your tasting experience is turned into a learning opportunity that many find as stimulating as a good cup of joe.
- Improve the overall quality of coffee and help farmers: Finally, when you choose single origin coffee you contribute to drive the quality across the entire coffee industry and also help farmers (often located in poor countries) get paid a fairer price for a product that consumers appreciate.
EcoDelight, High-Quality Single Origin Coffee in San Jose, California
EcoDelight is the ideal choice when it comes to single origin coffee in the Bay Area. We offer an enticing selection of single origin coffees from all around the world:
- Brazil: From Minas Gerais. Good body, low acidity, long and sweet aftertaste.
- Costa Rica: From Tarrazú. With full body, tingles with acidity.
- Mexico: From Chiapas. Delicate body, pleasantly dry.
- El Salvador: From Apaneca. Creamy body with hints of caramel and tropical fruits.
- Guatemala: From Huehuetenango. Full in body, with a characteristic smoky flavor.
- Sumatra: From Mandheling. Good body, with long and sweet aftertaste.
- Nicaragua: From Jinotega-Matagalpa. Medium-to-light body with a delicate taste.
- Colombia: From Medellin. Heady aroma, full body, and mellow, clean flavor.
- Ethiopia: From Sidamo. Good body, long and sweet aftertaste with aromas of caramel, walnuts, and honey.
Contact us today by telephone (707-344-3316), email (guillermo@ecodelightcoffee.com), or through our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter) to place a custom order, become a distributor, or learn more about our passion for all things coffee.
