What are the characteristics of coffee beans in different places? what kind of coffee beans are not sour?

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The origin of coffee beans is mainly divided into:

Africa, Central and South America, Asia and islands

In terms of flavor

African bean flavor:

Ethiopian coffee has a strong orange flavor, while Kenya coffee has strong raspberry aromas, sour aromas of black plum juice and grapefruit, and sweet sugar cane. The orange aroma of Ethiopian coffee and the raspberry flavor of Kenyan coffee are the most important features of African beans, and they are also the most attractive to coffee fans.

Central and South American bean flavor:

Generally speaking, the flavor is relatively regular. The Brazilian coffee is soft and sweet, while the Costa Rican coffee is gentle and supple, with a blend of sour, sweet and chocolate aromas. Panamanian coffee has strong aromas of citrus, jasmine, almond, mango and nectar, with bright acidity and a strong resemblance to Ethiopia's national treasure bean Yega Sheffield. Pacamara coffee has a pleasant spicy aroma, a hint of ginger, sour and fruity. The most important feature of Nicaraguan coffee is its charming almond flavor, which tastes stuffy.

Asian beans and island flavor:

The thickness of alcohol is higher than that of Central and South American beans and African beans, but the sour taste is lower, the flavor is slightly woody, herbal, spicy and earthy, and the low stuffy aroma is higher than the rising sour flavor. Island beans are relatively light and gentle, with a light and elegant tone.

In terms of production, Central and South America accounts for about 60 per cent of the world's coffee production, Africa and the Arab region account for about 20 per cent, and the remaining 20 per cent are distributed in Asian countries and islands.

1. Ethiopia Ethiopia

Ethiopia is an agricultural country with a history and tradition of coffee origin. The place where the name "coffee" comes from is Kafa in the southwest, while the Sidamo place in the south is the main producing area, and Yega Xuefei is one of the southern producing areas of Sidamo. The eastern highland Harald is as famous as the coffee name "Harald".

Ethiopia is an important coffee producer with about 12 million people engaged in coffee production and is a major exporter of Arabica coffee beans in Africa. The high-quality coffee here is of excellent quality and is worth looking for. It has a soft taste, with wild flavor of wine, and slightly sour taste, unforgettable after drinking.

2. Kenya Kenya

Kenya grows high-quality Arabica coffee beans, which absorb almost the essence of coffee cherries, with a slightly sour, thick aroma, and are very popular among Europeans, especially in Britain. Kenya Coffee surpassed Costa Rican coffee and became one of the most popular coffees. With the aroma of mellow wine and flowers, the texture is full, small and round, because it is easy to roll in the pot, it can be roasted evenly, suitable for home baking. Signature coffee: Kenyan AA coffee, is the best in African coffee, thick and full-bodied, slightly acidic, smooth taste and slightly alcoholic flavor, AA represents Kenya's highest coffee beans.

3. Colombia Colombia

Colombia is one of the largest producers of high-quality coffee in the world, a bright pearl in the world coffee map and a coffee land blessed by God. Arabica coffee is grown on steep slopes 800 to 1900 meters above sea level and is hand-picked and washed.

Mainly Kaddura species and mixed-race Columbia species. Colombia's rich geomorphology and microclimate have created its diversity of styles, and its unique low-latitude and high-altitude geography is an excellent condition for the growth of boutique coffee, so many coffee farmers have sprung up to grow, pick and process independently.

4. Guatemala Guatemala

Guatemala is a coffee producing area that can not be ignored and is a typical representative of coffee flavor diversity. SHB (hardest bean) in Guatemala is almost a well-known synonym for high-quality coffee. This is because there are more than 300 kinds of microclimate, high mountains, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, huge volcanic lake, Mexican plain. And rich geographical and climatic resources.

5. Costa Rica Costa Rica

The coffee beans produced at the high latitudes of Costa Rica are famous in the world, full-bodied, mild in taste, but extremely sour. The coffee beans here have been carefully processed, which is why they have high quality coffee. Located in the south of SanJos é, the capital of Tarasu, Costa Rica is one of the most valued coffee growers in the country.

Costa Rica's coffee industry set sail very early, coffee farmers can enjoy a very high status here, can be described as a coffee maker's paradise. And Costa Rica's law allows only Arabica coffee, which is rare in the world. High-quality Costa Rican coffee beans, known as "extra hard beans", can withstand planting conditions above 1500 meters above sea level. In addition to the traditional washing method, Costa Rica also created a "Honey Coffee" half-sun treatment method, which makes the coffee flavor bright and sweet.

6. Honduras Honduras

Seemingly unpopular coffee producing area, Honduran coffee is relatively unfamiliar to many people because of the turbulent times, but it is one of the main coffee exporters in Central America, second only to Guatemala. Two kinds of coffee in Honduras are the most famous: "Highland Coffee", which grows at an altitude of 100-1500 meters, and "specially selected Highland Coffee", which represents the highest level of Honduras at an altitude of 1500-2000 meters.

7. Indonesia Indonesia

Speaking of Indonesia, in addition to the controversial civet coffee, there is also (Batak) Manning from Sumatra. Both have become synonymous with Indonesian boutique coffee. Mantenin, with its unique herb and forest fragrance, grows in Sumatra, known as the "Spice Island". No wonder its unique flavor. The golden manning is mellow and sweet, and the aged manning tastes as sweet as honey.

Coffee cultivation in Mantenin, Sumatra, began in the 18th century, when it was planted near Aceh province on the north side of Lake Tawar. For a few days, most of the Sumatran coffee area is located in the south of Lindong, Subu and Takengon coffee. Because there is little difference between planting areas, Sumatran coffee does not use the producing area as the distinguishing standard, but the way of picking and handling has a great influence on the flavor of the coffee. The famous "Golden Manning" is an excellent product after the Japanese strictly control these procedures.

8. Rwanda Rwanda

The rapidly growing producing areas have become one of the star producing areas that can host international coffee competitions. "since the 1920s, Arabica coffee grown in Rwanda has been famous all over the world for its unique fruit sweetness and strong grass aroma." (from China Coffee Network) has the advantages of high altitude and fertile volcanic soil, creating a refreshing, clear and fruity flavor of Rwandan coffee.

Like many African countries, Rwandan coffee is mainly produced by small farmers, and the ripe cherry fruits are collected and sent to the processing station every year during the harvest period. During the annual harvest period, the ripe coffee berries picked by farmers are concentrated in the treatment station for treatment, and the ripe coffee berries picked by farmers during the annual harvest period are concentrated in the treatment station for treatment. First of all, they are selected by hand to ensure that no immature or damaged fruit is mixed in. Rwanda can be said to be a fast-growing boutique coffee producer in East Africa recently.

9. Panama Panama

The only geisha (Geisha Rose Summer) can reach the peak, which is the impression of Panamanian coffee in the minds of most people. In May 2007, in the roaster Cup Test Competition held by the American Fine Coffee Association, Rosa Panamanian won the honor of "the world's best coffee" and sold at a high auction price of 130 US dollars per pound, setting a world high. In the rosy summer, which is like a fish in water on the world stage, there is a strong aroma of citrus, jasmine and other fragrant flowers, with bright and changeable acidity. Although the output from Panama is small, there has long been a saying in the coffee industry that "one Panamanian bean is worth three beans", which shows its high quality.

Panamanian caffeine is famous in the world, and the reason is that it is closely related to Panama's unique physical and geographical conditions. Moderate curry body, smooth taste, delicate acidity, well-balanced taste value, coupled with subtle flavors such as caramel, chocolate, citrus and jasmine.

10. Hawaii Hawaii, USA

Finally, we have come to the country that consumes the most coffee. As the only coffee producer in the United States, the coffee beans produced in Hawaii have a good record. Among them, Hawaiian Kona has a long history, known as "after low-altitude coffee", with soft and bright sour aroma, more clean and elegant taste.

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