Asia-Pacific
Vietnam Lam Dong Cau Dat Arabica
Vietnam / Cau Dat, Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
Brown sugar, citrus peel, green apple, roasted nuts, cocoa, soft herbal finish.
Origins change.
The direction doesn’t.
At WAYFARER, an origin is not a fixed label.
It is a specific place, season, lot, and sourcing moment.
These entries show what we are working with now —
not a permanent catalogue, but a moving record of real selection.
What “Origins” means at WAYFARER
For us, an origin is not just a country reference.
It includes place, season, lot, processing, availability,
and the real conditions around selection.
Some origins stay longer.
Some move on faster.
What matters is not permanence,
but whether the coffee still makes sense now.
That is why this page is updated as sourcing shifts.
It is a record of movement, not a promise of permanence.
Why we don’t lock origins
Locking origins too early often creates the wrong expectations.
Coffee is agriculture.
Agriculture changes with season, harvest timing, processing pace,
availability, and logistics reality.
WAYFARER does not build around fixed promises.
We build around what can still be selected, explained,
and used well by cafés in the present window.
This does not make the process weaker.
It makes the record more honest.
Origins Status Overview
Current Origins
These are the origins currently in motion at WAYFARER.
They reflect active sourcing windows, present availability, and the coffees we believe make sense in the current season.
Each entry represents a real sourcing phase — not a permanent promise.
East Africa
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelbesa Washing Station
Ethiopia / Chelbesa, Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia
Jasmine, lemon zest, bergamot, white peach, black tea, clean floral finish.
Andes & South America
Bolivia Caranavi La Paz
Bolivia / Caranavi, La Paz
Caramel, lime, chocolate bar sweetness, clean acidity
Andes & South America
Colombia Huila Alto del Obispo
Colombia / Alto del Obispo, San Agustín, Huila
Citrus, green apple, maple syrup, clean sweetness
Central America
El Salvador Apaneca Finca Himalaya
El Salvador / Finca Himalaya, Apaneca, Apaneca-Ilamatepec Mountain Range
Sweet fruit, dense cherry, tropical fruit, winey sweetness
Central America
Costa Rica Tarrazú La Pastora
Costa Rica / La Pastora, CoopeTarrazú, San Marcos de Tarrazú
Citrus, caramel, clean sweetness, balanced body
Asia-Pacific
Papua New Guinea Arokara Cooperative
Papua New Guinea / Arokara Cooperative, Eastern Highlands
Caramel, burnt sugar, berry notes, nut, malt
Asia-Pacific
China Yunnan Banka Washing Station
China / Banka Washing Station, Yunnan
Milk chocolate, soft red fruit, strawberry, jasmine, rounded body
Asia-Pacific
Indonesia Kerinci ALKO Cooperative
Indonesia / ALKO Cooperative, Kayu Aro, Kerinci, Sumatra
Plum, citrus, dark chocolate, marmalade, smooth body
East Africa
Tanzania Rungwe Bujela Farmers Business Group
Tanzania / Bujela Village, Rungwe District, South Tanzania
Honey, nuts, green apple, red grapes
East Africa
Kenya Nyeri Gichathaini Factory
Kenya / Gichathaini Factory, Karatina, Nyeri County
Blackcurrant, blackberry, black tea, dark chocolate, citrus acidity
East Africa
Ethiopia Gedeb Wuri Washing Station
Ethiopia / Wuri Washing Station, Worka-Sakaro, Gedeb District, Gedeo Zone
Jasmine, rose, guava, grapefruit, dark berries, honeydew
Each entry represents a real sourcing phase — not a permanent promise.
Past Origins
Some origins belong to earlier sourcing phases.
They are no longer part of the current window,
but they remain part of the project record —
showing how selection has moved over time.
Past origins are not leftovers.
They are part of the sourcing history.
Upcoming Journeys
Some places are not current origins yet.
They are regions we may revisit, review,
or prepare to source from in future phases.
This section is not a catalogue of what is coming.
It is a note on where attention may move next.
Plans are real.
Promises are not made early.
Who this works for
Who this works for
WAYFARER works best for independent cafés
who value flexibility over guarantees,
and understanding over repetition.
If you expect fixed origins forever,
we may not be the right fit.
If you prefer transparency and choice,
you are reading the right page.
Always back to origin
Origins may change.
The direction doesn’t.