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The main origin of coffee introduces the selection system of coffee beans.

Published: 2024-09-20 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/09/20, At present, due to the wide variety of imported coffee beans on the market all over the world, there is no choice. Here, we will introduce the main producing areas and the characteristics of coffee beans as a reference for you to buy coffee. * Brazil (South America) is the world's number one coffee producer and exporter. Because it is distributed all over the country, the quality is different, and it has its own standard (NO.2 according to the amount of dopants)

At present, because there are many kinds of imported coffee beans from all over the world, it is impossible to choose. Here, readers will introduce the main origin and characteristics of coffee beans as a reference for your coffee purchase.

* Brazil (South America)

It is 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 amount of dopants, NO.13-NO.19 according to the size of beans, and six grades according to taste). Almost all Arabica species are of good quality and stable prices, the most famous being Brazil. Santos,"since ancient times, is a necessity of blended coffee, familiar to the public. Recently, the Torma Cup has also been highly rated.

* Colombia (South America)

After Brazil, it is the second largest coffee producer in the world and also Colombia. The leader of the Melder Group (Colombia, Tanzania, Kenya)(Note: Colombia. Melder Group is one of the New York Stock Exchange's categories of origin, in addition to Asa. Melder, Anwarshid. Arabica, Robusta). More famous origin "Medellin""Manizares""Bogotá""Armenia" and so on, the cultivated coffee beans are Arabica species, taste quite rich, quality, price is also very stable, fried roasted coffee beans, more large and beautiful.

* Mexico (Central America)

The coffee-growing belt of this country is similar to Guatemala in geographical and climatic conditions, so it is included in the scope of "Central America". It is mainly produced in Goa, Buick, Oahaka and other states, especially in the highlands of washed coffee beans, its flavor and sour taste is excellent. Also, specifications are divided into Aldora (4000-4200 feet), Prima. Labado (2800-3300 ft), Boone. Labado (2,100 - 2,500 ft) three major categories. More products are sold to the United States.

* Guatemala (Central America)

This is the coffee bean most familiar to Japanese. The first site is located in San Marquez, close to the mountains of Mexico. The second place of origin is caesar denango in the south. Other famous names include gobang and antigua. Slightly sour and mellow and smooth, is the best material for mixed coffee. It is classified into seven grades according to altitude. The coffee beans produced in the highlands are more fragrant and mellow, while the coffee beans produced in the lowlands are of lower quality.

* Note: S.H.B= Strictly selected good quality beans

* El Salvador (Central America)

And Mexico, Guatemala tied for Asa. Meldo Group is a producer country and is competing with other countries for the top one or two places in Central America. Grown in the highlands, it is a large coffee bean of equal size with a strong and mild taste. There are also three levels according to elevation: SHG(strictly high grown)= high ground, HEC(high grown central)= medium high ground, CS(central standard)= low ground.

* Honduras (Central America)

Wash coffee beans from mountainous areas are better received, while coffee beans from lowland areas are slightly inferior. Well-known areas are Santa Barbara, Gracias, Comayagua in the East, and Jortica near Nicaragua. Coffee beans range in size from medium to large and are characterized by a mild taste. The products here are sold to Japan and are divided into three grades according to elevation.

Costa Rica (Central America)

It has a good taste and a high evaluation. The production area can be roughly divided into three areas: Pacific coast, Atlantic coast and intermediate zone, and each of them is classified according to elevation. All coffee beans are quite large, especially in the Pacific Coast high belt produced by the coffee beans acid and aroma, is the first coffee beans, and more "Klar Mountain" new. The coffee beans of the Atlantic coast lowlands are sour and not alcoholic, and there is nothing special about them.

* Cuba (West Indies)

Cuba, known for its sugar, tobacco and coffee, is a republic made up of Cuba, the largest island in the West Indies, and other dependent islands. Coffee was introduced from Haiti by the French in the mid-18th century. Its coffee beans are characterized by medium-large particles and bright green coffee beans. According to the size of coffee beans, the coffee beans are classified into ETL(extra), TL(intermediate) and AL(ordinary)."Criddle Mountain" is Cuba's most proud of the quality of large high-grade coffee beans.

* Jamaica (West Indies)

Jamaica is a republic of islands located in the Caribbean Sea. Coffee is grown on the slopes of the mountains on Hengduan Island. The region can be divided into three regions: BM(Blue Mountain) and HM(High Mountain) and PW(Purée washed coffee beans), which are also the names of coffee. The rankings of quality and price are ①, ②, ③, and the rankings of production volume are ③, ②, ①. Among them,"Blue Mountain" flavor, aroma, concentration, acidity are very average, with a very high evaluation. Almost all products are sold to Japan.

Note: Blue Mountain is about 1.5 times more expensive than Alpine, and Alpine is about 2.5 times more expensive than other coffee beans. Both are first-class coffee beans with balanced taste and extraordinary value. They can be said to be highly satisfying coffee beans in appearance and flavor.

* Kenya (Africa)

Kenya, located below the equator in East Africa, grows high-quality Arabica coffee beans. The beans are medium-large in size, very rich and flavorful, and moderately acidic. The coffee beans are divided into seven grades according to their size and six grades according to their taste. "Kenya AA" is particularly well received in terms of taste.

* Ethiopia (Ethiopia)(Africa)

The origin of the name coffee, is from the southwest of Canada, and the south of West Tamar are the main producing areas. In addition, the Eastern Highlands are also known for coffee. The beans are small and fragrant, and "Hara. Mocha is a special name for "Longu Bailey", which has a unique flavor and is usually only called "mocha". Its specifications are divided into G(geade)1-G8 according to the ratio of defective beans mixed, and G5(the number of defective beans in 300g is 40-100) imported from Japan. Recently, the most popular is the "washing type" with excellent quality. Ethiopia."

Note: Strong sour washable Ethiopia, mainly sold to Europe. In recent years, the quality of non-washed coffee beans, which used to be the center of export, has been less stable, so it has gradually been replaced by washed coffee beans, most of which have been sold to Japan recently.

* Phylum (Africa)

Yemen, commonly known as Arabia, is the birthplace of the Arabica species. It was once popular under the name of "mocha coffee", but now it is no longer popular. However, its mellow flavor, rich fragrance and mellow characteristics are still quite popular with consumers after dinner coffee. Along with coffee grown in Brazil and Colombia, it is the Three Musketeers chosen as the blend coffee. Bani Matar region produced "Matari" and Sanaya region produced "Sanani" are also quite famous,"Jinmatari" is also produced in Bani Matar.

* Indonesia (Southeast Asia) is mainly produced in Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi. 90% of them are Robusta species, and their quality is ranked first in the world. Sumatra is best known for its rich, smooth, highest-grade "mantenin." However, importers have repeatedly criticized it for its poor quality and difficult processing and preservation. In addition, in the northern part of the island is also produced "Jiayu Mountain", while Java Island "Java. Arabica has a good sour taste and is especially loved by the Dutch. Sulawesi Island is produced by the large grain of "Kalosi", the southwest mountain belt of the place (elevation 1200 meters) produced by the "Traga" and other representatives.

* Hawaii (Hawaii)

Coffee cultivation in Hawaii was started by Japanese immigrants, but now coffee plantations are mostly planted with walnuts, and coffee production has declined sharply. But it is known as Hawaii. But that ", but mellow, and sour coffee beans."

Especially the perennial coffee tree coffee beans, slightly sour can brew a unique flavor, known as "multi-year can that", well received.

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