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Where does coffee come from?
THE JOURNEY OF COFFEE
The origin of coffee determines its unique flavor, just like with wine or tea. The soil, climate, and other geographical features of a region all influence the tastes your coffee offers.
Coffee Belt
Before it reaches your cup, it makes a journey through many stops. All of these stops, including the region and climate where it is grown, affect the coffee bean.
Almost all coffee in the world is grown in the "Coffee Belt." Located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, the Coffee Belt encircles the entire world. Starbucks sources coffee from more than 30 of the world's 70 coffee-producing countries. The variations in cultures, geographies, and growing methods from country to country contribute to the diversity of coffee flavors.
Coffee Belt is divided into three main growing regions: Latin America, Africa, and Asia/Pacific. We source, roast, and blend coffee from all three regions to bring you unique coffees.
Like tea or wine, coffee gets its flavor from where it's grown. Each coffee-growing region has its own unique conditions and traditions that influence its taste.
LATIN AMERICAN COFFEES
Starbucks' most beloved blends are based on Latin American coffees. The reason we focus more on this region than others is because it offers a consistent taste and quality. This region boasts a rich diversity in microclimates, soils, and processing traditions. Costa Rica, for example, is famous for its volcanoes. This geographical feature influences the taste profile of the coffee grown there.
So what flavors can you expect from Latin American coffee? From the very first sip, you'll discover exquisite notes of hazelnut, cocoa, and subtle spices.
AFRICAN COFFEES
Africa is home to some of the world's most unique coffees, meeting our high quality standards. Some of the world's most exotic flavors come from this continent. More specifically, Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee.
In a coffee from Africa, you can find vibrant and showy flavors that can range from citrus to blackberry.
ASIAN/PACIFIC COFFEES
The vast Asia/Pacific region is home to coffees with rich and full flavors found nowhere else. Comprising Indonesia, China, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, Thailand, and India, the region encompasses a wide range of climates, topography, and distinctive coffees.
Brewing coffee from Asian/Pacific beans? You're in luck. You're likely to encounter a full-bodied, syrupy coffee with herbal and earthy flavors.
The origin of your coffee makes a significant difference to its taste. When enjoying your Starbucks® coffee at home, take a look at whether the beans were grown in Latin America, Africa, or Asia/Pacific.
Take a slow sip of your coffee and focus on its taste; see if you can discern the influence of its growing region on the flavor. Taking the time to appreciate the true taste of your coffee will instantly transport you to another world.