Single Origin Coffee

Single origin coffee comes exclusively from one specific farm, region, or country, highlighting distinctive flavours unique to that location. Unlike blends, single origin beans offer a clearer sense of the coffee’s natural character and terroir.

Choosing single origin coffee allows you to explore diverse taste profiles influenced by climate, altitude, and processing methods from individual growing regions.

It’s ideal for coffee enthusiasts who appreciate nuanced flavours and authentic regional distinctions.

This is ultimately down to preference however! Blends can still represent some of the best of what speciality coffee has to offer in terms of flavour.

Coffee flavour varies dramatically depending on region— Central American coffees often present bright, fruity acidity, while African coffees typically showcase floral and berry-like notes. Asian coffees frequently offer earthy, spicy, or full-bodied characteristics.

See our guide on coffee regions to learn more.

Single-origin coffees shine with methods that highlight their nuanced flavours, such as pour-over, French press, or Aeropress. These brewing methods extract and enhance subtle notes that express each coffee’s unique qualities.

Check out our home brewing equipment to learn more.

Yes, Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters prioritises ethical sourcing, working directly with trusted farmers and cooperatives. Our commitment ensures fair prices, sustainability, and quality coffee for producers and consumers alike.

Learn more about our sustainability and ethical sourcing practices here.

Single origin coffee comes from one specific region or farm, highlighting distinctive, nuanced flavours unique to that location.

By contrast, blended coffee combines beans from multiple regions or farms, creating balanced, consistent flavour profiles designed to appeal to broader preferences or achieve specific taste characteristics.

Our flagship Red Stag Espresso is an example of a blended coffee, and one we are very proud of.

Single origin coffees typically cost more due to the care, precision, and higher standards involved in growing and processing beans from a single region or farm.

Producing these coffees involves selective harvesting, meticulous processing, and smaller, limited batches, which increases overall costs. Moreover, the effects of climate change place further pressures on coffee growers, which impacts price.

Additionally, single origin coffees often support ethical sourcing practices and direct trade, ensuring fair wages and better conditions for growers. Ultimately, you're paying for exceptional quality, distinctive flavors, and complete traceability from farm to cup.