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Thai Coffee | introduction of Thai Coffee Bean producing areas _ Historical Origin of Coffee cultivation in Thailand

Published: 2024-11-17 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/11/17, There are two theories about the history of coffee bean cultivation in Thailand. the first is that in 1904, a Muslim pilgrim passed through India on his way back to Thailand, where he brought some Robusta coffee bean seeds back to Thailand and planted it on the land of southern Thailand. Another kind of story is in 1950, when a man with great intentions

There are two versions of the history of coffee cultivation in Thailand. The first is that in 1904, a Muslim pilgrim passed through India on his way back to Thailand, brought some Robusta coffee seeds back to Thailand, and planted them on land in southern Thailand.

Another story is that in 1950, an Italian immigrant to Thailand brought Arabica seeds to northern Thailand from Italy.

Truth aside, coffee beans did not become Thailand's main cash crop until after 1970.

In 1970, the Thai government encouraged the cultivation of coffee beans in northern Thailand. Compared with traditional crops, coffee beans have a higher economic value, so a large number of farmers grow coffee beans. This is the trigger for the cultivation of coffee beans in Thailand. In 1990, Thailand's coffee bean production peaked, but over the next 20 years, the international coffee bean market fluctuated, affecting the enthusiasm of coffee growers. Now the southern part of Thailand is mainly planted with Robusta beans, while the northern part is mainly planted with Arabica beans. Growers in Thailand are mainly small farmers, and high-quality coffee beans usually come from cooperatives.

Thailand's coffee production is divided into two parts: southern Thailand and northern Thailand.

Most of the coffee grown in northern Thailand is Arabica, with Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang and other provinces. The planting altitude is between 1000 meters and 1600 meters. The main varieties are Kadulla, Katim and Kaduai.

Most of the coffee grown in northern Thailand is Robusta, there are spring canopy, Surat Thani and other provinces, planting altitude is about 1000 meters to 1200 meters.

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