North America

Specialty coffee from North America

Discover specialty coffee from North America, a region where coffee culture has rapidly evolved and diversified. From Mexico's distinctively flavored coffee to the sweet, fruity coffees of the Dominican Republic, this hub brings together two very different origins for coffee lovers to explore.

Coffee-producing countries in North America

This hub currently brings together two coffee-producing origins, with cultivation and processing methods reflecting the traditions of each region:

• Mexico: Mexico is known for its Arabica coffees, which have a balanced flavor with chocolate and fruit notes. The Chiapas region is particularly famous for organic coffee production.
• Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic produces Arabica coffee with sweet, fruity notes and well-balanced acidity, grown across regions such as Sierra de Bahoruco, Cibao, and Barahona.

Cultivation and processing methods

In North America, coffee is grown in mountainous regions with favorable climates. In Mexico, coffee is cultivated in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Mountains, while in the Dominican Republic, fertile soils and an ideal climate support cultivation across several mountain regions.

Flavors and taste profiles

Coffees from this hub are known for balanced flavor profiles, with notes of chocolate, fruit, and sometimes a delicate floral finish:

• Mexico: Mexican coffee has a clean taste with moderate acidity, along with notes of chocolate and nuts.
• Dominican Republic: Dominican coffee offers sweet, fruity notes with well-balanced acidity.

Coffee culture in North America

Coffee culture varies widely across this hub. In Mexico, coffee is traditionally consumed with a hearty breakfast, often accompanied by "pan dulce" (sweet bread), while in the Dominican Republic coffee cultivation dates back to the 18th century and remains an important part of the country's agricultural heritage.

Brewing recommendations

Coffees from this hub are ideal for brewing with various methods, such as:

• Coffee from Mexico: Best brewed with a filter or pour over method to highlight the chocolate and nutty notes.
• Coffee from the Dominican Republic: Well suited to espresso or filter brewing to bring out its sweet, fruity character.

Explore by origin

Browse Mexico and the Dominican Republic below to see the current selection from each origin.