Green Coffee Selection Tool
Green coffee selection guide: How to choose the beans that are right for me?
We have all been there — not knowing where to start. New exciting taste sensations and discoveries await your ultimate selection. This chart will assist you in your coffee journey. Is it for milk, filter, espresso. Follow the table and make your selection.
Name | Origin | Region | Altitude | Process | Variety | Tasting Notes | Body | Espresso | Milk | Filter | Stove Top | Plunger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AUSTRALIA | Far North Queensland | Under 500 MASL | Washed | Mixed Arabica | Fruits, milk chocolate notes | XXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Brazil | Local Regions | 600 - 1200 MASL | Natural | Santos | Dark chocolate, roasted almonds | XX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
CHINA | Magma, Menglian | 1200-1400 MASL | Fully Washed | Catimor | Sweet,soft, chocolate, crisp | XXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Colombia | Quindío | 1450m | Honey | Castillo | Pomelo - Hibiscus Tea - Guava | XX | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
Colombia | Buenavista | 1500-1650 masl | Natural | Castillo | Pomelo - Hibiscus Tea - Guava | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
Colombia | Tierradentro, Central Mountain Range | 1000 - 1900 MASL | Fully washed | Caturra, Typica, Castilla | Raisins, syrupy,liquorice, beautifully bright and bold | XX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Colombia | Huila, Oporapa | 1,700-1,900masl | Washed | Tabi | Pomelo - Hibiscus Tea - Guava | X | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
Costa Rica | Local Regions | 1300 - 1750 MASL | Fully Washed | Caturra, Catuai | Cocoa, buttery, pleasant acidity | XXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
X | ||||||||||||
ETHIOPIA | Harrar | 1475 – 2300 MASL | Washed and natural | Heirloom | fruity distinctive blueberry notes | XXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
ETHIOPIA | Sidama | 1600 - 1800 MASL | Natural | Hierloom | Soft, chocolatey, fruity, wine notes, clean | XXXXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
India | Local Regions | 1000 - 1900 MASL | Processed, dried then 'monsooned' | Kents and local Selections | Chocolate, thick, subtle savoury notes | XXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
INDIA | South Indian Western Ghats | 1150-1350 MASL | Washed | Kents, SL's | cocoa, nutty, biscuity, fruity | XXXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
INDONESIA | Lintong, Lake Toba | 1250 - 1450 MASL | Wet hulled | Typica, Catimor | Intense, earthy, forest berries, smooth | XXXXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
KENYA | Kenyan Highlands | 1500 - 1950 MASL | Fully washed | Local varieties inc.SL28, SL34,Ruiru 11 | Blackcurrants, berries, dark chocolate, sweet | XXXXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
MEXICO | Cordoba, Veracruz | 1200 - 1500 MASL | Fully washed, sundried | Caturra,Catuai, Bourbon | Chocolate, plum, raisin | XXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
X | ||||||||||||
PAPUA NEW GUINEA | Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands | 1584 MASL | Fully Washed | Typica, Arusha | Star fruit, dark chocolate | XXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
ETHIOPIA | Gedeyo Zone | 1800-2200 MASL | Fully washed | Heirloom | Floral, chocolate, spicy, citrus | XXXX | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |