This article is useful for those looking to expand their coffee geography and order beans from different corners of the globe — for themselves, or as gifts for friends, colleagues, or loved ones.
We’ve selected five remarkable specialty coffee brands from around the world. The order is random — there’s no "Top #1" here. Instead, we simply introduce you to some delicious options you might want to try.
1. Kona Coffee – Hawaii, USA
A superb arabica grown in Hawaii — a dream vacation spot for many. It has a light roast, with sweet local herbal notes and delicate hints of nuts and flowers. The aroma is soft and consistent, with a bright acidity.
Best brewed with a drip coffee maker or French press.
Kona coffee is considered one of the best in the world, a status confirmed by Forbes, thanks to Hawaii’s unique microclimate and fertile volcanic soil — ideal for growing coffee.
2. Lifeboost Coffee – Nicaragua
A full-bodied, juicy, earthy coffee. Medium roast reveals caramel and woody notes. Ideal for French press, pour-over, and espresso.
Grown 100% organically — no pesticides or chemicals — this coffee supports small local farmers rather than big corporations.
It’s grown on shaded slopes, watered by mountain spring melt, and sun-dried using natural methods — all of which influence its unique character.
3. Volcanica Coffee – Jamaica
A medium roast arabica with aroma and taste notes similar to Kona, but with more pronounced acidity and almost no bitterness.
This coffee is grown at the maximum altitude possible for coffee plants, and over 80% of the harvest is exported to Japan. The rest is consumed locally, making it rare and hard to find.
Still, it’s worth seeking out for its volcanic soil origin and its unusually long growing cycle — 10 months, longer than most coffee varieties.
4. Volcanica Kenyan AA Coffee – Kenya
Volcanic coffees are always in high demand — perhaps because humans started cultivating them relatively recently, historically speaking.
This brand stands out due to the volcanic soil in which it’s grown.
A light roast reveals sweet fruity notes — cranberry, raspberry, hints of wine, and redwood (a local Kenyan tree).
It has a sweet-tart body and light fruity aroma. Best for pour-over and drip brewers.
Prices start around $25 per bag. Grown in the shade and naturally sun-dried, it's also available in decaf.
5. Death Wish Coffee – USA
A medium roast with a strong flavor, high strength, and a rich nutty aroma.
Perfect for espresso machines and French press.
These beans are unique for their extremely high caffeine content, with 3–6 times more caffeine than most average coffees — thanks to a blend with high-quality robusta.
That’s the brand’s marketing cornerstone.
Prices start from $15, and options include instant and whole-bean coffee, as well as portion-packed servings.