Mocha Java is the world's oldest coffee blend — a combination of Yemeni Mocha beans (earthy, wine-like, deeply complex) and Indonesian Java beans (heavy-bodied, clean, chocolatey), traditionally drunk together since the 17th century when Dutch traders first connected the two producing regions. Orinoco brings this timeless classic into the modern era: Certified Organic and Fair Trade, medium-roasted to balance the brightness of the African-origin notes with the deep earthiness of the Indonesian. A harmonious, complex, and deeply satisfying cup.
Orinoco Coffee & Tea has been producing and selling the finest coffees since 1909. Founded by great-grandfather Leonardo Alarcon in southwest Venezuela, the company has traveled with the family — through Venezuela, north, and east to the Atlantic seaboard — across four generations of growers, exporters, importers, and roasters. Headquartered in Jessup, Maryland, Orinoco custom roasts daily using state-of-the-art equipment, sourcing beans from the finest producing regions in the world. A proud roasting legacy spanning over 115 years.
Tasting notes
Body: Medium, well-rounded
Aroma: Rich, aromatic — the earthy complexity of Mocha balanced by the cleaner Indonesian character
Taste: Smooth chocolate undertones, subtle fruitiness, and a rich, earthy finish
Roast: Medium
Certifications
- USDA Certified Organic
- Fair Trade Certified
Brew methods
Drip coffee maker, pour-over, or Keurig-compatible K-Cup pods. The medium roast works across all methods — pour-over highlights the fruity subtlety; drip brings out the chocolate and body; K-Cups offer convenience without compromising flavour.
Available formats
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12 oz whole bean bag — for grinders and pour-over enthusiasts
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2 oz mini bag — perfect for sampling or gifting
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12-count K-Cups — Keurig-compatible for convenience
About Orinoco Coffee & Tea
Orinoco Coffee & Tea was founded in 1909 — one of America's oldest specialty roasters, with roots tracing to great-grandfather Leonardo Alarcon's coffee work in southwest Venezuela. Today a four-generation family company, Orinoco is headquartered in Jessup, Maryland, custom-roasting beans daily from the world's finest producing regions including Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Indonesia. Their mission is unchanged from 1909: to consistently provide excellent coffee and tea to retailers, local coffee shops, and grocery chains across the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Mocha Java?
Mocha Java is the world's oldest recorded coffee blend, combining Yemeni Mocha beans (earthy, wine-like) with Indonesian Java beans (heavy-bodied, chocolatey). The two were first paired by 17th-century Dutch traders. Orinoco's version is certified organic and Fair Trade.
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What does Fair Trade certified mean?
Fair Trade certification guarantees that the coffee farmers received fair compensation for their crop, with verified supply chain standards and community investment requirements.
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Is the K-Cup version the same coffee?
Yes — the same Organic Fair Trade Mocha Java blend, ground and packed into Keurig-compatible pods for convenience.
