Dominica Coffee Regional Coffee characteristics description of Dominica Coffee Flavor and introduction of producing areas

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Dominica formally established diplomatic relations with China in May this year and is the second largest country in the Caribbean region. The history of coffee cultivation in Dominica can be traced back to the early 18th century. It is one of the first countries in the region to grow coffee, and the coffee is of high quality. What's so good about Dominican coffee? How is such a good coffee produced?

Dominica coffee production is mainly distributed in Siwao in the Central Mountains, the Caribbean and the Baraona region in the southwest, with an annual output of about 30,000 tons. According to the Dominican Coffee Commission, there are more than 18000 coffee farms of different sizes in the country, of which the highest quality Dominican coffee is concentrated in the Siwao area of Michael, which is 700m-1400 above sea level.

Dominican coffee has two main characteristics, which vary depending on the region and variety of coffee grown. The Tibica coffee produced by Baraona, the main producing area that mainly meets the needs of Dominica residents, has the unique soft taste and fresh aroma of the Caribbean, while the highland coffee in the Central Mountains has a rich, warm aroma and a fruity taste on the palate. In order to ensure the quality of each bag of coffee, each batch of newly produced coffee must be strictly and accurately tested by professional coffee tasters in the coffee laboratory.

It is worth mentioning that the green management concept is also a consistent principle followed by the local coffee industry practitioners. After peeling, the empty shells of coffee will be composted to return them to the soil, and the drainage during purification will also be purified.

Dominica: looking forward to high-quality coffee entering the Chinese market as soon as possible

Most coffee-producing areas in Dominica are harvested from late September to early October, while those in the highlands at an altitude of 700 to 1400 meters are harvested from February to April of the following year. After the establishment of diplomatic relations between Dominica and China, Dominica also hopes to export the highest quality local coffee and other products to the Chinese market at an early date.

Dominica has the highest level of economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean and has been recognized by the international financial markets, but infrastructure, business environment and labor quality will be the constraints of Dominica's long-term economic development.

The name of the Dominican Republic comes from a Latin word "Dominicus", meaning "Sunday". The country, which established ambassadorial relations with China just a week ago, is a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. Many Americans and Canadians regard it as a lifelong destination and move here for retirement.

Dominica has been one of the fastest growing countries in Latin America over the past 25 years, according to institutions such as the World Bank. GDP grew at an average annual rate of about 7.1 per cent from 2014 to 2016, while GDP growth slowed to 4.6 per cent in 2017 due to cyclical deceleration of weather phenomena such as hurricanes and other factors.

According to institutional analysts, Dominica's looser monetary policy will support its sustained economic recovery after 2017, and although external factors will have an impact on the country's economy, the country's economy is expected to grow by more than 5% in 2018.