Amy’s Pomeroon Coffee

Reviving Guyana’s Historic Coffee Legacy

Produced by Amy’s Pomeroon Foods Inc., the company has become the driving force behind the revival of commercial coffee production in Guyana. Its coffee is grown along the fertile banks of the Pomeroon River in Region Two, where coffee cultivation dates back to the Dutch colonial era. The company has transformed a little-known local crop into a premium product that proudly carries the Made in Guyana label.

A Coffee Unlike Any Other

Unlike the Arabica beans used by most of the world’s coffee producers, Amy’s Pomeroon Coffee is made from Liberica coffee, one of the rarest coffee species on Earth. Liberica accounts for less than one percent of global coffee production, making it a true specialty coffee sought after by enthusiasts.

Over more than a century, the Liberica trees growing in the Pomeroon adapted naturally to Guyana’s tannin-rich soils, producing larger beans and developing a flavour profile unique to the region. The result is a coffee known for its rich aroma, natural sweetness and smooth finish.

Preserving Quality from Farm to Cup

Rather than using the traditional dry processing method, Amy’s Pomeroon Foods employs the more expensive wet processing technique. Fresh coffee cherries are washed, pulped, fermented, dried and hulled before roasting. This meticulous process removes impurities and helps preserve the coffee’s delicate flavours and aromas.

The beans are then roasted using computer-controlled equipment before being ground and sealed in airtight packaging fitted with one-way freshness valves, ensuring every cup delivers maximum flavour.

Restoring a Forgotten Industry

Few people realize that Guyana once played an important role in the global coffee trade.

Coffee was introduced to what is now Guyana by Dutch settlers in the early 1700s. By the early nineteenth century, British Guiana had become one of the world’s significant coffee exporters. Over time, however, the industry declined as sugar became the country’s dominant agricultural crop and coffee production steadily diminished.

Amy’s Pomeroon Foods was established with a mission to change that. By working with farmers in the Pomeroon and investing in modern processing facilities, the company has helped bring Guyanese coffee back into supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and gift shops while introducing it to international markets.

A Certified Made in Guyana Product

In 2022, Amy’s Pomeroon Coffee received certification from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) to use the prestigious Made in Guyana Certification Mark. The certification recognizes that the coffee meets national standards for quality while using locally sourced materials and supporting Guyanese employment.

The recognition also strengthens the product’s position for export and reinforces Guyana’s growing reputation as a producer of premium agricultural products.

More Than Coffee

Today, Amy’s Pomeroon Coffee is available in several varieties, including regular ground coffee, whole beans and mocha-flavoured blends. The company has also developed gift sets and specialty products aimed at tourists and coffee lovers looking to experience one of Guyana’s finest agricultural offerings.

Amy’s Pomeroon Coffee represents more than a premium beverage. It is proof that Guyana’s agricultural history can become part of its future. Every bag supports local farmers, preserves a rare coffee variety and showcases the exceptional quality that can be produced from Guyana’s fertile landscape.

Product Snapshot

• Product: Amy’s Pomeroon Coffee
• Manufacturer: Amy’s Pomeroon Foods Inc.
• Origin: Pomeroon River, Region Two, Guyana
• Coffee Variety: Liberica
• Available As: Ground coffee, whole beans and mocha-flavoured coffee
• Certification: Made in Guyana Certification Mark (GNBS)
• Category: Made in Guyana | Food & Beverage | Coffee