What is Single Origin? (Specialty Coffee)

What is Single Origin

Main Contents

• A. Defining ‘Single Origin’ in the Coffee World
• B. Link Between ‘Specialty’ and ‘Single Origin’
• C. Enhancing the Coffee Experience with Specialty Single Origins

A. Defining ‘Single Origin’ in the Coffee World

The term ‘single origin’ in the realm of specialty coffee lacks a standardised definition, yet broadly implies that the coffee is sourced from a singular geographic location.

It can vary widely, encompassing: an entire country, a specific region, a farm estate, an individual plot such as micro-lots or nano-lots.

These coffees are often celebrated for their distinct flavour profiles, which are deeply indicative of their growing area, the environmental factors that influence a crop’s characteristics, including:

• Elevation
• Soil properties and makeup
• Weather patterns
• Local flora and fauna

The growing popularity of single origins coffee is also fuel by a consumer shift towards valuing traceability and transparency. Unlike blends that combine beans from various origins, it can be readily traced to a specific location.

Roasters that provides info on their packaging, such as the coffee’s altitude, varietal, processing technique, and tasting notes.

B. Link Between ‘Specialty’ and ‘Single Origin’

Specialty coffee, for many roasters and cafes, is synonymous with single origin that associate with superior quality for several reasons.

This offerings have been instrumental to consumers that some roasters maintain closer ties with coffee producers, better understanding of the coffee’s origins and cultivation methods.

“A signal to customer that there was something distinctive about our coffee beans”

C. Enhancing the Coffee Experience with Specialty Single Origins

“Enjoying single origins coffee is akin to guiding the customer on an unexpected journey”

This experience let consumers savour a coffee’s full flavour spectrum taste profiles, it also enriches their understanding of the coffee’s production. This knowledge infuses additional worth into their coffee-drinking experience.

Featuring single origins is vital for a roaster’s ability and offering these high-caliber options speaks volumes about the roaster’s expertise in curating quality coffee.

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Every few months we sourced from different countries to select the best farm coffees harvest. We gently micro-batch drum roast all of our coffee beans in our roastery in Singapore. Indulge yourself in our flavourful coffees!

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