The main difference between a blend and a single-origin coffee is where the coffee beans come from.

Single-origin coffee comes from one specific geographic location, such as a particular farm, estate, or region. This means that all of the beans in a single-origin coffee are sourced from the same place and are likely to have similar flavor profiles based on the terroir, or the unique environmental factors that influence the coffee’s flavor, such as soil composition, altitude, and climate. Single-origin coffees can be a great way to experience the unique flavors of a particular coffee-growing region and to appreciate the nuances of different varieties of coffee.

In contrast, a coffee blend is made by combining beans from multiple locations or regions. Coffee blends are often created to achieve a specific flavor profile or to balance out the flavors of different beans. Blends can include beans that are sourced from different countries, regions, or even different roasts of the same bean. By combining different beans, coffee roasters can create blends that have a unique and consistent flavor profile, which can be appealing to coffee drinkers who prefer a particular taste or style of coffee.