Dominica expects high-quality coffee to enter the Chinese market as soon as possible Dominican coffee varieties

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In recent years, Dominica has made great efforts to develop the coffee industry to meet the growing consumption demand of the international market, and the annual growth rate of coffee production in the country is about 16%. The local estate adheres to a set of strict standards for exportable boutique coffee. The selection of boutique coffee is the most expensive manual way, workers classify according to the fullness and size of coffee particles, and mainly use water washing to ensure the stability and high quality of coffee beans.

Ramirez Coffee Manor was founded in 1943 and has been engaged in coffee export since 1980. The person in charge of the manor said that at present, Dominican coffee is mainly exported to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Germany, and local coffee practitioners look forward to the smooth development of cooperation between China and Togo, and Dominican coffee can enter the Chinese market as soon as possible.

Coffee in Dominica has two main characteristics, which vary according to 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

Coffee is harvested in Dominica from late September to early October, while in highland areas at an altitude of 700 to 1400 meters, it is 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.