Varieties of raw coffee beans

At present, there are so many kinds of coffee beans imported from all over the world that there is no choice. Here, we will introduce the main producing areas and the characteristics of coffee beans as a reference for you to choose and buy coffee.

* Brazil (South America)

For the world's number one coffee producer and exporter. Because it is distributed all over the country, it has its own standard (NO.2-NO.8 according to the number of adulterants, NO.13-NO.19 according to the size of beans, and six grades according to taste). Almost all Arabica species have good quality and stable prices, and the most famous one is Brazil. Santos, since ancient times, is a necessity of blended coffee and is familiar to the public. Recently, the "Tolma Cup" is also highly rated.

* Colombia (South America)

After Brazil, it is the second largest coffee producer in the world and Colombia. The leaders of the Maird Group (Colombia, Tanzania, Kenya). The Maird Group is one of the categories of origin on the New York Stock Exchange, in addition to Asa. Maird, Antwood Shard. Arabica, Robusta). The more famous producing areas, such as "Medellin", "Manizares", "Bogota" and "Armenia", all the coffee beans cultivated are Arabica species, which are quite rich in taste, and the quality and price are also very stable. The roasted coffee beans look bigger and more beautiful.

* Mexico (Central United States)

The coffee cultivation belt of this country is similar to Guatemala in the south in terms of geographical and climatic conditions, so it is included in the scope of "China and the United States". The main producing areas are distributed in Goa DiBuick, Oaxaca and other states, especially the water-washed coffee beans produced in the highlands, which have excellent aroma and sour taste. Again, the specification is divided into Aldora (4000-4200 ft) and Prima according to elevation. Labado (2800-3300 ft), Boone. Labado (2100-2500 ft) is divided into three categories. Most of the products are sold to the United States.

* Guatemala (Central United States)

These are the coffee beans most familiar to the Japanese. The first producing area is located in San M á rquez, which is close to the mountains of Mexico. The second place of origin is Caesar Denango in the south. Other countries such as Gobang and Antigua are also famous. Slightly sour, mellow and smooth, it is the best material for mixed coffee. The classification is divided into seven grades according to the elevation. The coffee beans produced in the highlands are more mellow, while the coffee beans produced in the lowlands are of lower quality.

* Note: S.H.B = strict selection of good quality beans

* El Salvador (Central America)

Asa is tied with Mexico and Guatemala. The producer of the Merdo Group, and is competing with other countries for the top one or two places in China and the United States. Produced in the highlands, for the size of the large coffee beans, fragrant and mild taste. It is also divided into three grades according to elevation: SHG (strictly high grown) = highland, HEC (high grown central) = mid-highland, and CS (central standard) = lowland.

* Honduras (Central America)

The washed coffee beans in the mountain areas are well received, while the coffee beans produced in the lowlands are of lower quality. Well-known producing areas are Santa Talbara, Gracias, Komayagya in the east, and Chortika near Nicaragua. Coffee beans range in size from medium to large and are characterized by a mild taste. Some of the products here are sold to Japan and are divided into three grades according to elevation.

* Costa Rica (Central America)

The first-class fragrance is strong and sour, and it is highly valued. The place of production can be roughly divided into three areas: the Pacific coast, the Atlantic coast and the middle zone, and each is graded according to its elevation. All the coffee beans are quite large, especially the coffee beans produced in the high areas of the Pacific coast are sour and fragrant, they are first-class coffee beans, and there is a new brand of "Clarke Hill". The coffee beans of the lowlands along the Atlantic coast are sour rather than mellow and have nothing special.

* Cuba (West Indies)

Cuba, famous for producing sugar, cigarettes and coffee, is a republic made up of Cuba, the largest island in the West Indies, and other affiliated islands. Coffee was introduced from Haiti by the French in the mid-18th century. Its beans are characterized by medium-large grains and bright green. The grades are divided into ETL (extra Super), TL (Intermediate) and AL (ordinary) according to the size of the coffee beans. "Mount Crydel" is Cuba's proudest high-end coffee beans with good quality and large shape.

* Jamaica (West Indies)

Jamaica is a republic of large and small islands in the Caribbean. Coffee is grown on the slopes of the mountains on Hengduan Island. The producing area can be divided into three regions: BM (Blue Mountain) and HM (High Mountain) and PW (washed coffee beans in Pulai), which are also the brand names of coffee. The ranking of quality and price is ①, ② and ③, while the ranking of production is ③, ② and ①. Among them, the flavor, aroma, concentration and sour taste of "Blue Mountain" are all very average and have a high evaluation. Almost all the products are sold to Japan.

Note: the price of Blue Mountain is about 1.5 times that of Gaoshan, and the price of Gaoshan is about 2.5 times that of other coffee beans. Both are first-class and well-balanced coffee beans with special value, which can be said to be coffee beans with high satisfaction in appearance and flavor.

* Kenya (Africa)

Located in Kenya below the equator of East Africa, the coffee beans planted are high-quality Arabica seeds. The size of the beans is medium-large, very thick and delicious, and the acidity is moderate. The grade is divided into seven grades according to the size of the coffee beans and six grades according to the taste. "Kenya AA" is particularly well received in terms of taste.

* Ethiopia (Ethiopia) (Africa)

The origin of the name of coffee comes from Canada in the southwest and Sidamo in the south. In addition, the Eastern Highland Hara is also famous for its coffee. The beans are small and fragrant, and "Hara. The special name of" Mocha "and" Longgubeli "has a unique flavor, usually only known as" Mocha ". Its specification is divided into G (geade) 1-G8 according to the mixing ratio of defective beans, and G5 imported by Japan (the number of defective beans in 300g is 40-100). Recently, the most popular focus is the high-quality "washing type. Ethiopia".

Note: sour water-washed Ethiopia is mainly sold to Europe. The quality of non-washed coffee beans exported in the past has been unstable in recent years, so it has been gradually replaced by washed coffee beans, and recently most of them have been sold to Japan.

* Ye (Ye) Gate (Africa)

Yemen, commonly known as Arabia, is the birthplace of Arabica species, once known as "mocha coffee", but it was all the rage for a time, but now it is no longer a grand occasion. But its wine-like flavor, rich and mellow characteristics, is still quite popular with consumers after-dinner coffee. Together with the coffee produced in Brazil and Colombia, it is the three swordsmen who have been chosen as blended coffee. The "Matari" produced in the Bani Matar region and the "Sanani" produced in the Sanaya region are also quite famous, and the "Golden Matari" is also produced in Bani Matar.

* Indonesia (Southeast Asia) is mainly produced in Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi. 90% of them are Robbosa species, which can be rated as the first in the world in quality. Sumatra is best known for its rich, palatable and most advanced "Mantenin". However, importers have repeatedly criticized it for its poor quality and difficulties in processing and preservation. In addition, "Jiayushan" is also produced in the north of the island, while "Java in Java. Arabica" has a good sour taste, especially loved by the Dutch. Sulawesi Island is produced by a large grain of "Kalosi", represented by Delaga in the mountainous region of the southwest (elevation 1200 meters).

* Hawaii (Hawaii)

Coffee cultivation in Hawaii began with Japanese immigrants, but now coffee plantations have switched to walnuts, resulting in a sharp drop in coffee production. However, the well-known "Hawaii. But that" is a mellow and sour coffee bean.

In particular, the coffee beans on the perennial coffee tree, slightly sour can brew a unique flavor, known as "many years can be that", well received.