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The story starts in the Ethiopian highlands, where wild coffee plants have flourished for centuries. Legend has it that around the 9th century, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats frolicking energetically after eating red berries from a particular bush. Intrigued, he tasted the berries himself and discovered their energizing effects.

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Nature’s Perfect Nursery

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When asking Where do coffee beans come from? In terms of geography, the answer is the coffee belt, a narrow region around the equator between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. This zone spans Latin America, Africa, and Asia, providing the ideal climate and conditions coffee plants need:

  • Altitude: Between 500 to 2,500 meters, the altitude greatly affects bean density and flavor complexity.
  • Temperature: Arabica thrives in 15-24°C; Robusta prefers warmer 24-30°C.
  • Rainfall: Annual precipitation between 1,200 to 2,500 mm is ideal, with dry seasons for harvesting and drying.
  • Soil: Volcanic, well-drained soils enrich beans with unique minerals.
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At Rust Coffee – What We Offer

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Simple coffee guides for beginners.
Best machines, grinders & gear reviews tested to death.
Easy brewing techniques for any method.

Brewing Guides Best Beans

Reason for Trust

We’re not some fancy coffee corporation. We’re just people who messed up enough times to help you get it right.

We give you straight facts about coffee – no BS

We test every product ourselves, read thousands of real customer reviews, and stay on top of coffee trends so you don’t have to. We’re not paid by any brands – what you get is 100% honest advice.

Our Journey
2024-2025 global coffee production chart showing top 10 coffee-producing countries: Brazil leads with 38%, followed by Vietnam (17%), Colombia (7%), Indonesia (6%), Uganda (4%), India (4%), Honduras (3%), and Peru (2%).