Introduction of Laotou Coffee the history of Laotou Coffee is introduced

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Lao coffee

Coffee is Laos 'fifth largest export product. The Bolaven Plateau, located in the south, is the largest coffee-growing area in the country, producing about 95% of Lao coffee. The cultivation area is located at 15 degrees north latitude, 600 to 1300 meters above sea level, covering an area of more than 500 square kilometers, with abundant sunshine and rain, cool temperatures, slightly acidic fertile volcanic soil, very good cultivation conditions, with the potential to produce a large number of high-quality Arabica beans. Laotian coffee, rich and mellow taste, with a mild citrus flavor and floral aroma.

In the 1920s, the French transplanted three varieties of coffee trees from Vietnam, Arabica, Robusta and Liberia, to Laos. However, the 1949 frost caused a large number of coffee trees to die. Farmers abandoned disease-prone arabica and cheap liberia in favour of disease-resistant robusta. According to 2001 data, 34,000 hectares of farmland and 23000 families are engaged in coffee production, of which 88% are Robusta and 12% Arabica. These include small farmers with low yields and large estates managed systematically. Most large manors have their own brands and processing plants. The Lao Government, in cooperation with development agencies of various countries, has introduced high-yielding Arabica trees of high quality and high yield into Laos to increase farmers 'income.

October to February next year is the coffee harvest season in Laos. If you are interested in visiting coffee plantations, experiencing the life of farmers and picking coffee fruits yourself, you may wish to visit Laos in December.