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The Story Between Latin American Coffee and Starbucks: How Much Does a Cup of Latin American Coffee Cost?

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Latin American Coffee Beans Growing Region LATIN AMERICA. Latin America, which only began cultivating coffee trees in the 18th century, is nourished by the world's most colorful river systems, including the Amazon River with its largest basin, most tributaries, and greatest length. This fosters a rich ecological diversity in the rainforests, creating a vibrant

Latin America Coffee Growing Regions

Latin America, where coffee trees were first cultivated in the 18th century, is blessed by the Amazon River—the world's largest river system with the most tributaries and the greatest flow. This has nurtured a diverse rainforest ecosystem. With advantages including abundant sunshine, high mountains, fertile moist soil, and diverse microenvironments, Latin America has now become the world's most important coffee-growing region.

Coffee from Latin America is predominantly processed using the washed method. This rigorous processing ensures high-quality coffee beans with low defect rates and large, complete beans.

Generally, coffees from this region offer pleasant aromas and exceptionally balanced flavor profiles. They typically feature distinctive cocoa notes combined with refreshing, lively acidity, making for a very delightful single-origin coffee experience.

We have specially selected the name "Rio Amazonas" to represent this region's diverse and romantic collection of premium coffee beans.

Costa Rica Coffea Diversa Dilla

Processing Method: Honey Process

Roast Level: Medium-Dark Roast

Price: NT$ 750 (half pound)

Flavor Notes: Dynamic spice and fruit flavors reminiscent of various types of sweet preserves, with candied grapes and the juicy essence of oranges and mandarins revealing themselves as the temperature changes.

Bolivia Yungas Caranavi Collasuyo Nicolas

Processing Method: Washed Process

Roast Level: Medium-Dark Roast

Price: NT$ 400 (half pound)

Flavor Notes: The delicate fragrance of lightly roasted high mountain tea, creamy notes, and almond-like nutty tones. As the temperature slightly decreases, the acidity of red plums interweaves with grape-like sweetness in perfect harmony. The overall mouthfeel is smooth and refreshing with a tea-like finish, while the aftertaste reveals subtle notes of roasted black beans and rice.

Nicaragua RFA La Bastilla Estate

Processing Method: Honey Process

Roast Level: Medium-Dark Roast

Price: NT$ 380 (half pound)

Flavor Notes: Rich cherry aroma with low acidity upon entry, reminiscent of delicate mango flavor. The aftertaste and finish offer black chocolate fragrance, creating a comfortable and sweet sensation.

Colombia San Augustin

Processing Method: Washed Process

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Price: NT$ 600 (half pound)

Flavor Notes: Featuring typical characteristics of high-altitude Central American origins, with gentle and delicate flavors. The coffee's acidity, fruit notes, and sweetness are skillfully balanced without conflict, creating a natural and smooth aftertaste.

Guatemala Antigua Flora

Processing Method: Washed Process

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Price: NT$ 480 (half pound)

Flavor Notes: Unique floral aroma combined with smooth, fresh citrus notes creates a distinctive yet perfectly harmonious interplay of floral and fruity sweetness. Similar to red wine finish with subtle smoky notes, establishing the Flora coffee's silk-like elegant and refined style.

Guatemala Antigua Flora-Bella Carmona

Processing Method: Washed Process

Roast Level: Light-Medium Roast / Medium Roast

Price: NT$ 480 (half pound)

Flavor Notes: An exceptionally elegant floral profile with clear apple fragrance, nutty and creamy notes, sweet lemon, and distinct yet gentle fruit acidity layers. Similar to red wine with subtle smoky notes, this coffee is sweet, round, and smooth, with caramel and chocolate-like aftertaste. The overall mouthfeel is clean and bright. Dynamic spice and fruit flavors reminiscent of various types of sweet preserves, with candied grapes and the juicy essence of oranges and mandarins revealing themselves as the temperature changes.

Tolima Coffee Beans / Colombia

Processing Method: Natural Process

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Price: NT$ 480 (half pound)

Flavor Notes: Features caramel, brown sugar, apple, almond nuts, thyme, and sweet tobacco notes with perfume-like rich fragrance and balanced acidity.

Latin America Coffee Brand Recommendations

The various Latin American coffee beans roasted by FrontStreet Coffee offer excellent guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, they provide exceptional value—a half-pound (227g) package costs only around 80-100 RMB. Calculating at 15g per cup, one package can make 15 cups of coffee, with each cup costing only 5-6 RMB. Compared to cafe prices that often exceed 100 RMB per cup, this represents truly conscientious value.