The origin of coffee beans introduces the origin of coffee beans

2. Colombia (South America)

In 2002, the planting area of coffee in Colombia was 775000 hectares and the production area was 613000 hectares.

Colombian coffee is Arabica soft coffee. Colombia is one of the most important coffee exporters in the world. According to the statistics of the International Coffee Organization, Colombian coffee exports accounted for an average of 17% of the world's total coffee exports in 1991 and 1996, second only to Brazil (24% of the world's total exports). In 2001, the total global coffee export volume was 89.7 million bags, of which Brazil accounted for 26.2%, Vietnam 15.8% and Colombia 11.1%.

Colombia coffee is mainly exported to countries such as the United States, Germany, Japan, Belgium, France, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain and so on. The United States is the largest export market for Colombian coffee.

Name

Suitable for baking degree

Taste characteristics

Brief introduction

Colombian Coffee

Moderate ~ depth

The taste of sour, bitter and sweet is strong and strong, and the color is like a brewed wine.

Coffee beans have a unique thick flavor, whether used as pure coffee or mixed are very suitable.

3. Vietnam (Southeast Asia)

French missionaries introduced coffee trees to Vietnam in early 1860, but it was not until 1990 that Vietnamese coffee production gradually occupied a place in the world market. In 2001, the total global coffee export volume was 89.7 million bags, of which Brazil accounted for 26.2%, Vietnam 15.8% and Colombia 11.1%. This is the first time that Vietnam has surpassed Colombia to rank second in the world. But the coffee beans in Vietnam are mainly cheap stout coffee beans, and the varieties produced are mainly Robart coffee beans. The sharp increase in Vietnamese exports contributed to the fall in the price of coffee on the international market.

Indonesia (Southeast Asia)

The main producing areas are Java, Sulawesi and Sumatra, 90% of which are Robbota species. Indonesia's archipelago is the largest Robusta bean producing region in the world. Among them, Java and Sumatra Sumatra are the most famous.

Name

Suitable for baking degree

Taste characteristics

Brief introduction

Indonesian coffee

depth

Bitter and rich, but also sweet

The rich, mellow and honey-like taste from Toyo made it regarded as the best before the Blue Mountains appeared, and its unique flavor is still loved by many people today.

Mexico (China and the United States)

At the end of the 18th century, Mexico began to grow coffee. Coffee production was concentrated in the south near Guatemala, with mountains running through the east and west, making its mountains sloping, making it an ideal terrain for coffee cultivation. It was not until 1870 that there was a considerable amount of export. The largest exporter of Mexican coffee beans is the United States.

Name

Suitable for baking degree

Taste characteristics

Brief introduction

Mexican coffee

Moderate ~ depth

Sweet and sour with strong taste

Especially the water-washed coffee beans produced in the highlands have excellent aroma and sour taste.

VI. Guatemala (Central America)

There are few places in the world that offer a variety of high-quality coffee beans, such as those produced in Guatemala. The excellent quality of Guatemalan coffee beans is due to the unique conditions of their producing areas, including different climate change in each region, rich soil formed by volcanoes, abundant natural water resources, high-altitude mountains and shady and moist forests.

Guatemala has seven major coffee producing areas: Antigua,Coban,Atitlan,Huehuetenango,Fraijanes,Oriente and San Marcos.

The coffee beans in each producing area have their own characteristics, and they have won a lot of praise for Guatemala in the international community, especially the perfect coordination of the sour, sweet and mellow texture of Antigua; with a touch of smoke and a little more emphasis on its mystery, you will have a reason not to look for alternatives everywhere after tasting.

Guatemalan coffee beans are mostly cultivated in high-altitude volcanic soils belonging to the most advanced Arabica varieties. Due to the long ripening period, the beans are medium and dense (Guatemalan coffee beans are graded not on the basis of particle size, but on the basis of shortcomings), and the bean color is dark turquoise. The unique sour taste of fragrance, mellow, sweetness and freshness is characterized by the aroma and taste of coffee beans hidden in its sour taste. Therefore, coffee beans with this characteristic can be called high-quality coffee beans.

Name

Suitable for baking degree

Taste characteristics

Brief introduction

Guatemalan coffee

depth

Bitter and fragrant, good taste

The coffee produced in the highland is mellow and has a good sour taste, which is well received and is the best material for mixed coffee.

7. El Salvador (Central America)

El Salvador is geographically close to Honduras, Guatemala and the North Pacific Ocean, with a beautiful natural environment and an amazing group of volcanoes. The topography of the country belongs to the highland topography, with an average altitude of 650 meters, and the territory is distributed between two parallel mountains (one parallel to the Pacific coast and the other on the border of Honduras). Five different natural biosphere are delineated in the country, regardless of soil, climate latitude, extensive natural shade and other conditions, indicating that El Salvador is very suitable for growing quality Arabica coffee. In fact, coffee has been one of the country's most important economic products since the 19th century.

The excellent Salvadoran coffee is bright but not aggressive, refreshing and well-balanced in medium roasting, with occasional plum and spicy aromas and generally thicker than neighboring Costa Rican coffee. Deep-roasted Salvadoran coffee often shows a charming, rich chocolate flavor. It is worth mentioning that the vast majority of El Salvador coffee is organic coffee. Although the country still produces a large number of low-altitude and low-price coffee beans, there are more and more manor-grade boutique coffee in El Salvador.

Name

Suitable for baking degree

Taste characteristics

Brief introduction

Salvadoran coffee

Moderate ~ depth

The sour, bitter and sweet taste is mild and moderate

Produced in the highlands, for the size of the large coffee beans, fragrant and mild taste.

Honduras (China and the United States)

Coffee beans are also classified according to the altitude. The washed coffee beans in the high mountains are better, while those in the lowlands are slightly inferior. Well-known producing areas are Santa Talbara, Gracias, Komayagya in the east, and Chortika near Nicaragua.

Name

Suitable for baking degree

Taste characteristics

Brief introduction

Honduran coffee

Moderate ~ depth

Sour but slightly sweet

Generally from medium to large grains, the taste is soft and unbiased.

9. Costa Rica (Central America)

Costa Rica is located in the volcanic belt of the low latitudes of Central America, the central plateau and mountains are about 800 to 2000 meters above sea level, suitable for coffee growth. Costa Rican coffee has always been famous for its well-balanced, clean, clear and berry-flavored fruit acid. Excellent Costa Rican coffee finishes with spicy and cocoa flavors. The most famous large planting area in the country is Tarrazu, which is near the capital San Jose. Tarazhu producing area has the highest average latitude and excellent climate and soil conditions, which makes Tarazhu the most famous and generally recognized coffee producing area in Costa Rica. Sanshui River (Tres Rios) is a famous small producing area in Tarazhu producing area. Boutique Coffee the most famous Costa Rican single estate coffee in the world is the La Minita estate in Tarazu District, which produces only 160000 pounds a year.