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CENTRAL COFFEE AGENCY / FIELD INTELLIGENCE

A little intel. A better cup.

Every coffee has a story. Here’s the field knowledge to help you discover yours.

THE FIELD GUIDE / ORIGIN BRIEFINGS

FILE 001 / EAST AFRICA

Ethiopia

A birthplace of coffee, known for extraordinary diversity. You may encounter floral aromas, citrus brightness, or fruit-forward character depending on the region and process.

LOOK FOR: FLORAL · CITRUS · FRUIT
FIELD NOTE: ORIGIN IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

FILE 002 / SOUTH AMERICA

Colombia

Mountain landscapes and varied growing regions create a wide spectrum of coffees. Many balance a satisfying sweetness with bright fruit and a rounded body.

LOOK FOR: CARAMEL · FRUIT · BALANCE
FIELD NOTE: EXPLORE BEYOND THE FAMILIAR

FILE 003 / SOUTHEAST ASIA

Indonesia

From Sumatra to Java, Indonesian coffees offer distinctive expressions. Traditional processing can bring a fuller body and earthy, herbal, or spice-like notes.

LOOK FOR: SPICE · BODY · DEPTH
FIELD NOTE: PROCESS CHANGES THE PICTURE

ORIGIN GUIDES, NOT A CONFIRMED MONTHLY LINEUP. EACH COFFEE'S PROFILE DEPENDS ON ITS PRODUCER, PROCESS, AND ROAST.

DECODING THE DOSSIER

The details behind the flavor.

Origin

The growing region, climate, and altitude all shape what makes a coffee distinctive.

Process

Washed, natural, and honey processing describe different ways of handling the fruit around the coffee seed.

Roast

A roaster brings their own perspective. Roast development influences sweetness, acidity, and the character in your cup.