Coffee beans vary from place to place. What flavor, what beans are good to drink and how to brew them?

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Coffee is divided into three main categories of beans, Arabica beans, Roberta beans, and Liberian beans (there are very few on the market now)

There are many derivative varieties of Arabica and Robusta on the market.

Arabica derived varieties, such as: Tibika (Typica), bourbon (Bourbon), Rosa / geisha (Geisha), etc.

Robusta derived varieties, such as: Timor, SL28, SL34 and so on.

Add a little knowledge-what is single and mixed coffee beans

Single coffee (Single Origin)

The product is referred to as S.O, which emphasizes the concept of "Origin", that is, "source". The word "single product" is linked to the geographical location, which is used to accurately describe the origin or country of coffee, showing the unique flavor of that region or country. For example: Jamaica Blue Mountain, Hawaii Kona and so on.

Mixed coffee (Blend)

It refers to the blending of coffee beans from different producing areas to create a rich coffee flavor with different taste. For example: Italian coffee, Mamba (Manning + Brazil) and so on.

Main coffee producing areas

At present, coffee producing areas are mainly concentrated in Central and South America, Africa and Asia, because of different soils and climates, the beans produced have their own flavor.

The quality and flavor of coffee in Central America have a certain degree of stability, aroma, taste and taste are in the middle, the overall sense of balance is better.

☆ Blue Mountain Coffee, one of the three largest coffees in the world, is grown in the highlands of the Blue Mountains. The foggy environment can regulate the sunshine, making the density of raw beans stronger and the flavor rich. It is also because the output is very small and the price is high.

☆ Panamanian Jade Manor geisha coffee, at first, the tree was only used as a windbreak forest, but the coffee beans were surprisingly delicious. With its unique aroma and taste, it has repeatedly won the competition in recent years, setting a high bidding price of $170per pound.

Most of the coffee beans from South America are very sour and refreshing. Brazil is by far the largest exporter of coffee beans.

Coffee beans in Africa generally have acidity and aroma similar to that of fruit, with a rich taste. Ethiopia is considered to be the origin of coffee and the number one coffee exporter in the African region.

Asian coffee beans are often thought to have a thick taste, slightly lower aroma and acidity, and a spicy or herbal flavor.

☆ Coffee Coffee, a well-known rare coffee in Indonesia, is collected and processed from coffee fruits that have been eaten and excreted by civet. Indigestible coffee seeds, which are excreted intact, have a unique fragrance because they break down proteins after passing through the digestive system, but it also leads to controversy over animal cruelty.

Yemen Mochamatari, one of the three largest coffees in the world, is small and strong, with ripe fruit flavors (red grapes) and dark chocolate bitterness when ground, and a rich and mellow taste when tasted.

☆, Hawaiian Kona Coffee, one of the three largest coffees in the world, has citrus aroma and soft sour taste.

The characteristics of Taiwan coffee

That's right! Taiwan also produces coffee, which originated from 100 Arabica coffee trees introduced from Manila in 1884.

Taiwan coffee features: excellent aroma, unique micro-acid, mild and smooth taste after proper roasting.

Zoning characteristics

Western "mountain" coffee: with floral flavor, tea flavor, medium sour taste, this characteristic is similar to the alpine coffee in Central and South America. Including Dongli, Nantou, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan and other areas.

Southern "high prototype" coffee: floral and chocolate-flavored, not sour nor astringent, similar to coffee from the Isopia plateau, mainly from the Dawu Mountain system in Pingtung.

Eastern "coastal" coffee: with floral and spicy flavor, obvious sour taste, coffee characteristics are similar to island coffee producing areas.

International certification

American Fine Coffee Association (SCAA)

In 2009, Mr. Li Gaoming's Alishan tropical dance classic coffee won the 11th place in SCAA's "Coffee of the year". (83.5 points, only 12 per year, and only Asia was selected in that year)

In 2011, Mr. Guo Zhangsheng's Songyue Coffee Garden reached the SCAA final with 83.61 points.

In 2012, Mr. Li Gaoming's Alishan Tiebi card won the 12th place in SCAA with a score of 85.67.

American Society for Coffee quality (CQI)

In 2015, Xiangyang Coffee (86.08 points) and Baisheng Village Coffee Manor (84.92 points), also from Nantou Guolan Township, obtained quality grade certification (Q Certificate).

The general flavor of beans from different regions is as follows:

Brazil: most Robusta is produced, with a strong taste and a chocolate finish. ...

Central America, Colombia: light taste, good balance, low acidity and fruity finish. ...

Indonesia: earthy or smoky, bitter cocoa aftertaste, full-bodied.

Ethiopia: the origin of coffee is high in variety. ...

Kenya: it's thick and a little sour with tomatoes.

Hawaii: sweet, mild, mellow and supple.