When you think of coffee, what comes to mind? Is it that comforting aroma wafting from a steaming cup on a dreamy evening, or the rich, robust kapow! that jump-starts your day?

Now, at OHCO we do think a single shot of delicious espresso is pretty much the Coffee King! It’s a sensory overload of the essence of coffee, after all, Italians know a LOT about these things and if you ask for a ‘coffee’ anywhere over there, an espresso is what you get!

When it comes to cups of coffee, sure it’s the same drink, but…why are there so many varieties? And why do they all have different tastes, characters and feels. What makes one walnut and another wine?

Also known as a French press, cafetière coffee can result in a rich and flavorful brew. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this simple coffee creation process.

Coffee is renowned for its rich flavour profile, and it sure can be rich and luscious — BUT (there always is one) why does it make us pull that ‘fingernails-down-a-blackboard’ face? ie, taste very bitter? For that, we need to take a little dive into the science behind our favourite beverage.

Crafted from Colombian, Brazilian, and Ethiopian coffee beans, Casa Ohco is a harmonious fusion of distinct flavours. It’s fair to say there was a lot of tasting, late nights, near misses and horrid messes before we finally arrived at a blend we could say with confidence ‘yup, that’s us”.

This week, we’re off to three sun-drenched landscapes of Mexico, a hugely bustling and busy country, but one where, away from the craziness of Mexico’s City, you can find some oasis of calm.

Emerald-green landscapes, volcanic slopes, high-altitude terrain — this is where our coffee journey begins, as the coffee plantations of Guatemala take root in a terroir unlike any other.

Welcome to Costa Rica, as ever in South America, there’s a hint of something in the soil, but there’s also an extra dimension in this country from the misty hills and rugged terrain.

Off to deepest East Africa, at almost zero latitude, full and fertile where there’s a country that boasts not only breathtaking landscapes, but also a coffee mosaic that’s as rich as the brew it produces — Kenya.