Coffee Concept
Altitude
Elevation is one of the strongest predictors of coffee quality. Higher altitude (1,400m+) means cooler temperatures, slower cherry maturation, and denser beans with more complex sugars and acids. Specialty coffee is almost exclusively grown above 1,200m.
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What does Altitude mean in coffee?▼
Elevation is one of the strongest predictors of coffee quality. Higher altitude (1,400m+) means cooler temperatures, slower cherry maturation, and denser beans with more complex sugars and acids. Specialty coffee is almost exclusively grown above 1,200m.