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What Types of Single Origin Coffee Beans Are Common in Coffee Shops? What Are Single Origin Coffee Beans?

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/28, Professional coffee knowledge exchange, more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee's house-roasted coffee beans come in numerous varieties. Common ones include coffee beans named after their producing countries or regions, such as Ethiopia and Mandheling, as well as specially blended beans with beautiful names. For beginners trying coffee for the first time, they might be overwhelmed by the dazzling array of options

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FrontStreet Coffee's Guide to Single Origin Coffee Beans

FrontStreet Coffee offers a wide variety of house-roasted coffee beans, including common varieties named by producing countries or regions such as Ethiopia and Mandheling, as well as specially blended beans with beautiful names. For beginners trying coffee for the first time, the dazzling array of options can be overwhelming. Which are single origin coffee beans? Which are blended beans? Which are medium-dark roast? Which are suitable for adding milk? Which work well with ice?

Take a look at the guide below! It will help you quickly find the perfect coffee beans for you!

Single Origin Coffee Beans — Distinctive Styles, as Captivating as Vocal Music

Single origin coffee beans are like vocal music—each singer has a unique voice and style. Even among tenors, each performer possesses their own special qualities. Single origin coffee beans are the same; each origin has its special terroir characteristics, and through different roasting levels, they can reveal wonderful flavors.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia, the birthplace of global coffee and a genetic treasure trove of coffee varieties. Rich tea and floral aromas, along with light citrus and lemon flavors, are like warm winter sunshine or cool mountain valleys, washing away all weariness and fatigue.

◆ Flavor: Rich citrus and lemon notes, accompanied by lingering tea and floral aromas

◆ Roast Level: Light roast

◆ Try pairing with: Fruit-flavored pastries and fruit-decorated desserts. Fruit pies

Honduras

Honduran coffee growing regions are located in the western highlands at elevations of 1,000-1,900 meters. The harsh terrain and climate, combined with fertile soil, give coffee beans a special rich bitter-sweet cocoa aroma. Hondurans are optimistic and cheerful, loving life. Sweet and gentle Honduran coffee brings you inspiration for happiness in life.

◆ Flavor: Rich cocoa, steady character

◆ Roast Level: Medium roast

◆ Try pairing with: Brownies, chocolate

Peru

Peruvian coffee fields are mainly distributed in the Amazon jungle region, with elevations between 1,000 to 2,000 meters. The exceptional natural environment has made Peruvian coffee a consistent winner in international coffee competitions.

◆ Flavor: Subtle peach acidity with oak aroma, gentle mol sweetness in the finish, smooth with sweet aftertaste

◆ Roast Level: Medium roast

◆ Try pairing with: Cream puffs, pastries

Guatemala

Guatemala's mountain ranges create diverse microclimates. In recent years, driven by national efforts to develop the coffee industry, both quality and cultivation methods have significantly improved, making Guatemala a supplier of top-tier international coffee. The eco-friendly Guatemala coffee beans come from the renowned Huehuetenango region, beloved by consumers for their caramel, cocoa, and woody aromas.

◆ Flavor: Rich cocoa, pleasant woody aroma

◆ Roast Level: Medium-dark roast

◆ Try pairing with: Macarons

Nicaragua

The origin is located in the northern mountainous region of Jinotega, where coffee is a traditional local crop. For 150 years, local generations of farmers have maintained high-quality Arabica coffee cultivation through diverse shade-grown methods, intercropping with banana trees, mango trees, and mahogany. This cultivation method also protects local rare flower species, making it a resting place for migratory birds in winter, with an average elevation above 1,200 meters, living in harmony with nature.

◆ Flavor: Refreshing citrus aroma, sweet finish, smooth and long-lasting

◆ Roast Level: Medium roast

◆ Try pairing with: Cheesecake

Colombia

Colombia is an internationally renowned producing region. The coffee is mellow with walnut aroma, demonstrating the vibrant power deeply rooted in the earth—deep, complex, balanced, and perfect like red wine.

◆ Flavor: Gentle apple acidity at entry, followed by sweet peach clarity, elegant nutty finish, lively and charming multi-layered taste, mellow and smooth

◆ Roast Level: Medium-dark roast

◆ Try pairing with: Chestnut cake

Indonesia Gayo Mandheling

From Indonesia's Kopepi Ketiara coffee cooperative, located by Lake Tawa in the Gayo Mountains of Sumatra. The coffee produced is mainly distributed in mountainous areas at elevations of 900 to 1,700 meters. The soil in this region is ideal for growing Arabica coffee beans, with strong flavors and rich layers, elegant fragrance and sweet aftertaste amidst slight bitterness.

◆ Flavor: Rich and full-bodied, steady herbal aroma, mellow and long-lasting aftertaste

◆ Roast Level: Dark roast

◆ Try pairing with: Savory snacks, beef cheese burgers

Brazil

"Extremely smooth and mellow, sweet and pure at entry, with no unpleasant sharp acidity in the finish. It doesn't taste thin like water, possessing considerable body." This is the Brazil Specialty Coffee Association's definition of premium Brazilian coffee beans. From Brazil's fair trade cooperative Coocafe, these beans have high sweetness, smooth entry, and don't bite the throat—recommended for friends who prefer less acidic coffee!

◆ Flavor: Mild aroma and character, mellow and smooth, excellent choice whether tasted individually or blended with other coffee beans

◆ Roast Level: Medium-dark roast

◆ Try pairing with: Strawberry cake

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is mostly volcanic terrain, with fertile volcanic ash, mild and suitable temperatures, and stable, abundant rainfall. The superior natural geographical environment has made Costa Rican coffee widely recognized worldwide. All coffee beans are Arabica varieties, with pure flavor and pleasant aroma. Whether in acidity or mouthfeel, they achieve impeccable balance, suitable as both single origin and blended coffee.

◆ Flavor: Bright fruit acidity like red wine at entry, rich and full aroma, smooth and mellow mouthfeel, with mellow sweetness remaining in the cup

◆ Roast Level: Medium roast

◆ Try pairing with: Waffles

Each coffee bean has its own personality. Whether enjoyed hot, iced, or with milk, each reveals different flavors. Find the combination that suits you and express your taste in life.