Coffee Characteristics by Region

    ATLANTA, GA, May 15, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Just as plump, woodsy Merlot grapes are to a superbly balanced glass of Merlot, different varieties of coffee beans deliver a robust choice for coffee lovers of every ilk. Add to that, regional preferences between how beans are picked and processed before they reach the customer, and you have a buffet of taste options.

South America

Perhaps most recognizable to people living and growing up in North America would be beans grown in Brazil and South America. These beans generally offer up a somewhat unpredictable flavor, depending on the year they are produced. But often offer a nutty, spicy flavor with, at times, hints of a chocolate middle note. These often leave an earthy aftertaste that is not as clean.

Caribbean

Coffee grown in the high mountains of Jamaica lends an experience to the exuberant coffee lover that has now made it the single most sought after variety in the world. When offered at a proper medium roast, the effect is a floral top note that glides to the center and sides off of the tongue, with a lively citrus middle note and a sweet, clean finish.

South Pacific

Enjoying a long stint as the most expensive coffee in the world, 100 percent Kona Coffee is grown on the Hawaiian slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the Kona District. This coffee presents a medium-bodied experience with a somewhat bold top note, a chocolate middle note and a smooth "winey" finish. A sure favorite for a wide audience of coffee lovers.

Africa

Coffee beans from Ethiopia and Kenya are an ever growing fancy among coffee lovers. Because the coffees are often grown without shade and processed through diverse methods, they lend themselves to an experience that is bold, syrupy and acidic all the way to the fruity and floral with a gentle tea-like experience. Most noted recently as a favorite are Kenyan grown beans, which usually offer a dense, sweet berry flavor.

Indonesia

For coffee lovers who like a deep, dark earthy quality, coffees grown on the Island of Sumatra are the go-to beans here. Because this dense, hearty bean lends to dark roasting, these varieties often wind up in blends used to create that perfect cup of espresso. Used in a drip or French press, these beans will often have a smoky or toasted flavor that still offers a smooth finish.

Whatever your tastes, the fun is in the journey for those who love new experiences. Even without traveling, coffee lovers can often smell, taste and feel the soil and climate of the regions in which their favorite varieties are cultivated. John Martinez and his team can help bring the gourmet coffee right to your front door. Martinez Fine Coffees only delivers the best.

To learn more, please visit http://www.martinezfinecoffees.com.

Established in 1988, J. Martinez & Company is an Atlanta-based purveyor of fine coffees and other gourmet items. J. Martinez & Company originated the concept of single estate coffees more than twenty years ago and still carries only the finest premium coffee beans from estates around the world, including Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee and Kona coffee from Hawaii.

For more information, please visit http://www.martinezfinecoffees.com.

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