What is boutique coffee? Coffee characteristics of different flavors of boutique coffee in different regions of the world

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Boutique coffee is defined as "Special geographic microclimates produce beans with unique flavor profiles.", that is, "coffee beans with regional flavor are cultivated under the unique microclimate and geographical conditions of the producing area." In addition to this general principle, several conditions need to be screened: raw bean water content, coffee bean size uniformity, defective bean / defective bean production area, basic grade selection cup, coffee flavor test, strictly tested by layers of standards, in order to screen out the "boutique" and become the boutique coffee in our hands, it is really not easy to come by. Boutique coffee has not only a perfect flavor, but also an eternal connection with the producing area, which allows us to taste the unrestrained sweetness of tropical fruit and the rich and mellow flavor of baked nuts in the cup. Take a sip of coffee and wonder how this cup of coffee was bred locally in a certain producing area.

Generally speaking, coffee in East Africa is sour, mellow, smooth and delicate in texture and not bitter. The representative regions are Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. For example, Kenyan coffee has a mellow taste, lively and calm texture, and can be called the 'uncrowned king' in the coffee industry.

Latin American coffee tends to have a balanced taste, moderate acidity and bitterness, high aroma and high overall quality. And as we all know, balance is a key factor in quality coffee. The most representative coffee is Colombia, which is sour and bitter, with a clear and clear taste, mellow thickness and bright return sweet, which can be regarded as a family demeanor.

Asian coffee is bitter, weak in acidity, uneven in quality, lagging behind Latin America and even far behind East African countries. The better quality is Indonesia, which has a strong texture, outstanding bitterness, excellent aroma and mellow. Sumatra is famous for producing high-quality Manning coffee.