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So, you’re getting into roasting your own coffee? Starting a new hobby like coffee roasting can be exciting, but can easily get overwhelming. With an endless amount of information, products, and opinions available online, it’s easy to feel lost. However, depending on your personality, this can be an exciting adventure of learning, experimenting, and fine-tuning your craft—or a never-ending quest…

A Curated List of Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee Favorites Rounding up the best coffee beans of 2024 wasn’t easy. At Genuine Origin, we drink A LOT of incredible coffee, and narrowing it down was a challenge. The coffees we list below include not only the standout green coffee beans for sale in our store, but also some of the…

Nicaraguan Coffee Production Coffee plays a monumental role in Nicaragua's history and economy. Since the mid-1850s, the government of Nicaragua has been encouraging the establishment of coffee estates. By the early 1990s, coffee plants had occupied more land than any other crop in the country. Decades of political turbulence severely impacted the coffee trade and Nicaragua has spent recent years…

Kenyan coffee has an impressive reputation – it’s renowned for its quality, its producers are highly attentive to detail when it comes to processing, and, most of all, for its unmistakable, distinctly Kenyan cup profiles. Kenyan coffees are some of the best in the world and Genuine Origin’s diverse selection of unroasted Kenyan coffees spans a variety of regions and…

Coffee Roasters are ever curious about coffee, so the Genuine Origin team is constantly fielding questions. But one topic that comes up often is: blending coffee. Coffee blends have probably been around as long as roasting coffee. Why? Because blending two or more coffees together invites opportunities for self-expression, new flavor combinations, and adds versatility when operating a roastery. As…

Costa Rica coffee is as advanced as it gets and there are no signs of it slowing down. Costa Rican coffee farmers are poised to take the industry even further down the pathway of experimentation and diversification. Today, Costa Rica's coffee farmers are highly motivated to keep their country on the map. They are fighting to keep Costa Rica's reputation…

Honduras is a burgeoning powerhouse in coffee production. Despite past infrastructure and socioeconomic challenges, entrepreneurial producers are racing to improve quality, innovate processing techniques, and cultivate high-profile Honduras coffee. The Honduras coffee industry is shifting, and many changes are in the producers' favor. With its rich volcanic soils, diverse microclimates, and a tradition of meticulous cultivation, Honduras coffee consistently delivers.…

Robusta coffee is hot. In fact, Robusta coffee beans are selling at a 30 year high, so let's uncover where we are, how we got here and where we're going. Robusta is known for its bold flavor profile and higher caffeine content, holds a significant place in the global coffee market. Its cultivation is primarily concentrated in regions like Vietnam,…

Genuine Origin has been closely following Uganda’s progression as a specialty coffee producer for years. We've done this with the help of our sister company and sourcing partner in the region, Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd. Uganda continues to astound everyone with improvements in cup quality. Moreover, they show determination to create impact on every scale. This includes small and large initiatives…

Coffee production in Tanzania is thriving. As one of the largest countries in Africa, Tanzania produces as much coffee as its better-known neighbor, Kenya. But an ever-changing political climate and trade policy have left Tanzanian coffee in the shadow of the countries it borders. Together with Taylor Winch Tanzania (TWT), Genuine Origin’s sister company, we have been working on strengthening…