Introduce coffee producing areas in America | where are the three major coffee producing areas? what are their own characteristics?

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1. Guatemala (Guatemala)

Famous representative coffee: Antigua (Antigua), Vivette Nango (Huehuetenango)

The latitude of Guatemala is about 15 degrees, bordering the Pacific Ocean on the left and the Caribbean Sea on the right. The Sierra Mountains on this side of the Pacific Ocean are the main coffee-growing areas of Guatemala.

Because the mountains stretch very long and the regional climate changes greatly, it has created the seven major coffee producing areas of the country. The coffee in these seven major producing areas has different flavors and characteristics. Among them, the coffee of Antigua is slightly sour, fragrant and glycolic, with a slightly volcanic carbon burning flavor, which makes Guatemala coffee especially famous in Antigua.

Guaguaran coffee belongs to Arabica species, which is treated by washing. In the far northwest, there is a piece of Huehuetenango highland. Due to the elevation of more than 5000 feet, the coffee produced has the characteristics of hard texture, strong acidity and rich taste of high altitude coffee. It is also one of the most distinctive coffee in Guardia.

two。 Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

Well-known representative coffee: Tarrazu

Like other Central American countries, coffee from Arabica is widely grown in Costa Rica. Its coffee is mainly grown in two high areas, one is the high area near the capital San Jose, and the other is the Tarrazu mountains southeast of San Jose. Because the coffee trees in Costa Rica are planted in high altitude areas, the coffee here also has a strong sour taste, and because of the lower temperature in the mountains, the coffee trees grow slowly, with a more complex and non-monotonous taste.

The coffee produced in Tarasu has a special flavor of fruit and some chocolate or stone fruit, so it is also one of the favorite coffees for coffee tasters.

3. Nicaragua (Nicaragua)

Famous representative coffee: Nicaragua (Nicaragua)

Nicaraguan coffee, which is mainly produced in the central and northern parts of the country, is characterized by shade planting and coffee beans are washed and dried in the sun. Generally speaking, Nicaraguan coffee is less distinctive, so Nicaraguan beans are often used as mixed coffee or instant coffee.

But high-quality Nicaraguan beans, such as Maragogipe, a very large coffee bean called elephant beans, are highly valued. This coffee has a well-balanced taste, without the distinct acidity that other Central American coffees often have, but it has a clear taste and excellent aroma. This round and soft texture also makes it a unique show in the more moderate evaluation of Guatemalan coffee and is loved by many people.

4. Honduras (Honduras)

Well-known representative coffee: Honduras

Honduran coffee seems strange to many coffee drinkers. For coffee production, the geographical conditions of Honduras are no less than those of its neighboring coffee-producing countries, such as Guatemala and Nicaragua.

However, in the past, Honduras was less well-known in the consumer market because it did not have strong support in the handling and transportation of raw beans. However, in recent years, Honduras has begun to change dramatically, and the emphasis on the coffee industry has slowly opened up the international popularity of Honduran coffee.

There are six main coffee producing areas in Honduras, including the five regions next to each other in the West, Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara), Copan (Copan), Ocotepeque, Lempira and La Paz, as well as El Paraiso in the southeast. Honduran coffee tastes less acidic, while caramel is more sweet.

The taste of coffee in six different producing areas is also slightly different, some slightly sour, some have a unique flavor. As it is still in the process of promoting its popularity, although the quality of coffee in Honduras is good, its price is still quite competitive. Considering the unique flavor of Honduran coffee, it is a good choice to use it as a single product or to add mixed coffee and espresso (Espresso).

5. Panama (Panama)

Famous representative coffee: Panama (Panama)

Panama is bordered by Costa Rica to the west and Colombia in South America to the east. Most of its coffee is grown in the mountains near Costa Rica to the west. Panamanian coffee is medium and uniform in flavor and texture, with a blue mountain-like temperament, so it is said that Panamanian coffee is often imitated as the high-priced Kona of Hawaii or the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. However, Panamanian coffee has always been at the middle and low price level in the consumer market, which may not have a distinctive relationship.

In recent years, Panama has also actively promoted the cause of boutique coffee and sold its high-quality coffee beans at competitive auctions. As a result, Panamanian coffee has gradually attracted the attention of the world again. Good Panamanian coffee beans are stunning for their clean, clear, bright and supple taste and medium mellowness, making them one of the most excellent coffees recognized by coffee connoisseurs.

6. El Salvador (El Salvador)

Famous representative coffee: El Salvador (El Salvador)

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, flanked by Guatemala and Honduras. Due to the existence of two parallel mountains, the volcanic soil is rich in minerals, making El Salvador suitable for growing coffee.

El Salvador coffee tree for Arabica species, mainly Bourbon and Pacas (Pacas) two species, its coffee has a refreshing uniform characteristics, according to altitude is divided into three grades, namely SHG (Strictly High Grown), SG (High Grown) and SC (Central Standard).

It is worth mentioning that El Salvador produces a hot spring coffee, named after the use of hot spring water for washing treatment, its special and soft sour and sweet fragrance is very attractive, because the low yield makes the unit price quite high, it is very characteristic coffee.

7. Mexico)

Famous representative coffee: Mexico

Mexico borders the United States to the north, and its coffee production ranks fourth in the world. It is mainly produced in the southeast adjacent to the Vivitenango Highlands of Guatemala.

About 70% of Mexico's coffee is exported directly to the United States, where it is washed and divided into three grades according to height. Generally speaking, Mexican coffee is rated as moderate aroma and lighter alcohol. Among them, the giant elephant bean tree Maragogipe (also known as Maragogype) produces coffee beans that are not only three times larger than normal, but are also known for their mellow and round taste.

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