Geography

Term	German	Turkish	Definition
Celebes	Celebes	Celebes	Historically, the name given to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi by Portuguese explorers; the etymology remains debated but is widely recognized as a colonial-era designation. In the specialty coffee industry, "Celebes" is often used interchangeably with Sulawesi as a geographic designation. The most renowned coffees from this region are cultivated in the Toraja and Kalossi growing areas in the southeastern highlands, typically processed using the giling basah (wet-hulled) method, resulting in a full-bodied, low-acidity profile with deep, earthy, and spicy notes.
Chanchamayo	Chanchamayo	Chanchamayo	A respected market classification for specialty-grade Arabica coffee originating from the Chanchamayo Valley in the central highlands of Peru. Known for its high altitude cultivation and consistent quality, this coffee typically exhibits a balanced profile with mild acidity, medium body, and classic nutty or chocolatey flavor notes.
Chiapas	Chiapas	Chiapas	A major coffee-growing state located in southern Mexico. The highest-quality coffees from this region are cultivated in the southeastern highlands near the Guatemalan border, often benefiting from high altitudes and volcanic soil. Notable shipments from this area, particularly those sourced near the city of Tapachula, may be marketed under the name "Tapachula" to signify their specific regional origin.
Chipinga	Chipinga	Chipinga	A prominent coffee-growing region located in the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe, near the border with Mozambique. The area is highly regarded for producing some of the country’s most celebrated specialty-grade Arabica coffees, which are often characterized by their balanced body, bright acidity, and complex flavor profiles.
Djimah, Djimma	Djimah, Djimma	Djimah, Djimma	A coffee origin classification from the southwestern highlands of Ethiopia (also spelled Jimma or Djimmah); when wet-processed (washed), it yields a balanced, low-acid cup with smooth chocolatey and subtle winey notes, whereas naturally processed (dry-processed) lots frequently display a rustic, earthy character and are prone to phenolic or medicinal cup defects, making them primarily suitable for commercial blends rather than specialty coffee trade.
Gayo Mountain	Gayo Mountain	Gayo Dağı	Market name for coffee exported by a large processing center and mill in Aceh Province, northern Sumatra. Wet-processed Gayo Mountain tends to be a clean but often underpowered version of the Sumatra profile. Traditionally processed Gayo Mountain (misleadingly labeled “Dry Process”) resembles similar coffees from the Mandheling region of Sumatra: at best displaying an expansive, quirky flavor and a low-toned, vibrant acidity.
Kona	Kona	Kona	A prestigious geographical market name designating Arabica coffee (predominantly the Kona Typica variety) cultivated exclusively on the volcanic slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. Renowned for its very limited global supply and high production costs, authentic 100% Kona coffee is celebrated for its highly approachable, classic balance—typically exhibiting medium body, low to moderate acidity, and a smooth, sweet flavor profile with notes of chocolate, caramel, and subtle fruit.
MAM	MAM	MAM	An acronym representing Medellín, Armenia, and Manizales, three of Colombia's most famous and historically significant coffee-producing regions. In international trade and large-scale commercial contracts, coffees sourced from these three regions are frequently grouped and traded together under the standardized market designation "MAMs" to ensure consistent blending quality and streamline large-volume transactions.
Terroir	Terroir	Teruar	Derived from the French word "terre" (meaning land), terroir denotes the holistic influence of natural environmental factors—including geography, geology, climate, altitude, and soil composition—on a coffee's unique cup qualities and flavor profile.

Celebes: Celebes · Celebes; Historically, the name given to the Indonesian island of Sulawesi by Portuguese explorers; the etymology remains debated but is widely recognized as a colonial-era designation. In the specialty coffee industry, "Celebes" is often used interchangeably with Sulawesi as a geographic designation. The most renowned coffees from this region are cultivated in the Toraja and Kalossi growing areas in the southeastern highlands, typically processed using the giling basah (wet-hulled) method, resulting in a full-bodied, low-acidity profile with deep, earthy, and spicy notes.
Chanchamayo: Chanchamayo · Chanchamayo; A respected market classification for specialty-grade Arabica coffee originating from the Chanchamayo Valley in the central highlands of Peru. Known for its high altitude cultivation and consistent quality, this coffee typically exhibits a balanced profile with mild acidity, medium body, and classic nutty or chocolatey flavor notes.
Chiapas: Chiapas · Chiapas; A major coffee-growing state located in southern Mexico. The highest-quality coffees from this region are cultivated in the southeastern highlands near the Guatemalan border, often benefiting from high altitudes and volcanic soil. Notable shipments from this area, particularly those sourced near the city of Tapachula, may be marketed under the name "Tapachula" to signify their specific regional origin.
Chipinga: Chipinga · Chipinga; A prominent coffee-growing region located in the eastern highlands of Zimbabwe, near the border with Mozambique. The area is highly regarded for producing some of the country’s most celebrated specialty-grade Arabica coffees, which are often characterized by their balanced body, bright acidity, and complex flavor profiles.
Djimah, Djimma: Djimah, Djimma · Djimah, Djimma; A coffee origin classification from the southwestern highlands of Ethiopia (also spelled Jimma or Djimmah); when wet-processed (washed), it yields a balanced, low-acid cup with smooth chocolatey and subtle winey notes, whereas naturally processed (dry-processed) lots frequently display a rustic, earthy character and are prone to phenolic or medicinal cup defects, making them primarily suitable for commercial blends rather than specialty coffee trade.
Gayo Mountain: Gayo Mountain · Gayo Dağı; Market name for coffee exported by a large processing center and mill in Aceh Province, northern Sumatra. Wet-processed Gayo Mountain tends to be a clean but often underpowered version of the Sumatra profile. Traditionally processed Gayo Mountain (misleadingly labeled “Dry Process”) resembles similar coffees from the Mandheling region of Sumatra: at best displaying an expansive, quirky flavor and a low-toned, vibrant acidity.
Kona: Kona · Kona; A prestigious geographical market name designating Arabica coffee (predominantly the Kona Typica variety) cultivated exclusively on the volcanic slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. Renowned for its very limited global supply and high production costs, authentic 100% Kona coffee is celebrated for its highly approachable, classic balance—typically exhibiting medium body, low to moderate acidity, and a smooth, sweet flavor profile with notes of chocolate, caramel, and subtle fruit.
MAM: MAM · MAM; An acronym representing Medellín, Armenia, and Manizales, three of Colombia's most famous and historically significant coffee-producing regions. In international trade and large-scale commercial contracts, coffees sourced from these three regions are frequently grouped and traded together under the standardized market designation "MAMs" to ensure consistent blending quality and streamline large-volume transactions.
Terroir: Terroir · Teruar; Derived from the French word "terre" (meaning land), terroir denotes the holistic influence of natural environmental factors—including geography, geology, climate, altitude, and soil composition—on a coffee's unique cup qualities and flavor profile.