Our Organic Coffee Bean Sourcing & Japanese Roasting Process
Where is Our Single Origin Coffee Sourced?
We proudly source our coffee from approximately 50 smallholder coffee farms in Nepal. Each bag you purchase contains single-origin coffee beans—we never mix beans from different farms. This ensures transparency and preserves the unique flavor profile of each region. Grown at high altitudes between 1,200 and 2,200 meters above sea level, our beans are harvested just once a year. As a result, the coffee you receive is of the highest quality and extremely rare.
Our list of organic coffee sourcing regions in Nepal includes:
- Ilam
- Sankhuwasabha
- Terhathum
- Lalitpur
- Sindhupalchok
- Kakani
When it comes to sourcing, we have no middlemen involved in the process and communicate directly with our coffee farmers. Unique from other coffee distributors, 99% of the farmers we work with are single-mothers. This means when you purchase our coffee, you support these women and their children in their endeavors, from education to healthcare. With every cup, you're not just tasting rich, aromatic coffee—you're joining a movement, a shared journey towards sustainable lives and transformative moments for these incredible women and their children in the heart of Nepal.
Himalayan Coffee Beans: How Japanese Roasting Affects Flavor Profiles
At Himalayan Blends, our coffee roaster trained in Japan for over two years to master the country’s signature roasting techniques. The Japanese roasting style is characterized by precision, patience, and a deep focus on bringing out the coffee bean’s natural qualities without overpowering them.
Key Characteristics of the Japanese Roasting Technique:
- Lower Temperature, Longer Time: This slow roast approach allows the sugars in the beans to caramelize gradually, creating a balanced and layered flavor profile.
- Enhanced Nuance: Instead of a heavy, smoky finish, this method brings out subtle tasting notes floral, fruity, nutty, or chocolaty depending on the specific coffee farm’s location.
- Clean Finish: Japanese-style roasting results in a cleaner, more refined cup with enhanced sweetness and complexity.
When applied to our rare, high-altitude coffee beans from Nepal, this technique helps preserve and elevate their unique terroir-driven characteristics. Our Arabica coffee is expertly roasted under the conditions necessary for a full-bodied flavor and unforgettable experience!
Experience Organic, Single-Origin Coffee Sourced from Nepal
Embark on a journey with Himalayan Blends, where every cup tells a story of passion and dedication. We value the quality and sustainability of our coffee over mass-production; each eco-friendly bag you purchase contains coffee that can be traced to a specific farm in Nepal. Cultivated by Nepali farmers, our organically grown beans are nurtured free of chemicals, owing to the region’s strict adherence to organic farming regulations that prioritize environmental sustainability and community health.
Dive into our collection of single-origin coffees, savor the convenience of drip bags, and, if your heart desires, directly uplift the hands that nurture these beans! Be part of something meaningful, something real. Contact us here for more information about our company and desire to provide organic, single-origin coffee to every home while cultivating Nepal’s community.
