Mayorga Coffee and Rock Creek International School of Washington, DC have joined forces in researching the true meaning of sustainable development in the coffee industry. As a company committed to conscientious and responsible growth, Mayorga represents the perfect real-life case study from which middle-school students can begin to explore the economic, social, environmental, and operational considerations crucial to a successfully sustainable coffee roasting business.

“We wanted to work with a local company committed to the ideals we embody here at school,” said Humanities and Social Sciences teacher Roohi Iqbal. “It is one thing to learn about such concepts in a school setting; it is quite another to be able to collaborate with a successful local business and allow the students to witness, firsthand, the complexity of such issues. We are thrilled that Mayorga's emphasis on education has brought us together for this unprecedented partnership, and truly look forward to watching these projects develop.” The work will culminate in a “Global Coffee Awareness Fair”, a multimedia presentation to be held at the Mayorga Coffee Factory for both the school community and the community at large.

Mayorga Coffee enthusiasts now have another location to enjoy their favorite Specialty coffees, teas, and pastries Stepping into the newly renovated main entrance to Shady Grove Hospital, one immediately experiences a sense of calm, serenity, and quietude that is altogether antithetical to the typical hospital experience. Designed to nestle unobtrusively within this healing atmosphere, the new Mayorga adds another dimension to the hospital’s welcoming environment. It not only provides a much-needed break from the inevitable stress of hospital staff and visitors, but is also an equally accessible shop for nearby neighbors in search of a quiet moment and an authentic coffee experience.

A cup of coffee carries the fingerprint of the country in which it was cultivated. Just as grapes absorb the culture, personality, and geographical uniqueness of a specific vineyard, so do coffee beans carry the signature of the region, country, and even farm from which they were grown. While there is tremendous variety among the countries within each of the regions below, we’ve provided a basic foundation from which to explore these rich, exotic, flavorful corners of the globe.

Latin American & Carribean: The coffees produced in this growing region are distinguished by their light body, simplicity and sharp acidity. They are typically expected to have bright flavors with a clean, crisp finish. Coffee nations in this region include Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Jamaica.

African: Coffees from this growing region are among the most distinctive in the world, characterized by dry, winy acidity, chocolate and fruit undertones, rustic flavors and intense aromas. Ethiopia is the native land of coffee, and it was in Yemen that coffee was first cultivated and prepared. Coffee nations in this region include Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Cameroon.

Asian (including Indian & Indonesian): This region of the world tends to have coffee that is full to heavy bodied, smooth, syrupy, low in acidity, and is sometimes spicy or winey. Coffee nations in this region include Yemen, India, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, & Papua New Guinea, and Hawaii (USA).