Main producing areas and characteristics of coffee

Coffee production zones (commonly known as coffee belts) range from 25 degrees north latitude to 30 degrees south latitude, covering many countries in Central, West Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. The reason why coffee cultivation is concentrated in this area is mainly due to the limitation of temperature. Because coffee trees are vulnerable to frost, the north or south latitude is not suitable, the tropical area is suitable, the heat and humidity in this area is ideal.

The ideal climate for coffee trees to grow is in the tropics on both sides of the equator, where they benefit from the ideal temperature (24 ℃ ~ 26 ℃ for Robastian coffee and 20 ℃ ~ 25 ℃ for Arabica coffee) and humidity that is important to them (1 500 to 2,000 mm annual precipitation). Robasta coffee grows at an altitude equal to sea level, while Arabica coffee grows in highly acidic soil at higher elevations (800 to 2000 meters), which is necessary for it to produce aroma. Arabica coffee grows well in mineral-rich, fertile and well-drained volcanic soils in Central America and the Caribbean.

Coffee trees are sensitive to high temperature. they often grow in the shadow of broad-leaved trees such as bananas; these trees protect them from direct sunlight, which kills coffee flowers. The banana tree is planted where it can protect the coffee tree, which in turn provides shade to other plants planted under it, and so on. Coffee trees are also sensitive to frost, and for this reason, they are rarely found above 2000 meters above sea level.

At present, the important coffee beans in the world mainly come from Arabian coffee, which is of better quality and more expensive.

China

China's coffee producing areas are mainly in Hainan, Yunnan and Guangdong; the northern part of Hainan Island in China, the southern part of Yunnan Province, is located between 15 degrees north latitude and the Tropic of Cancer, which happens to be in this golden zone. The day and night temperature in its coffee is not too strong and bitter in South America, India and Africa, but strong but not bitter, fragrant but not strong, very unique. With a little fruity flavor, it is the top grade of coffee, and many countries praise "the best quality coffee in the world" and are rated as "high quality products, mellow first" by the Lenton international coffee market.

China Taiwan

Taiwan in China is located in the subtropics, with mountains and obvious rainy season, which is a good growing environment for coffee. Since the British introduced coffee trees during Guang Xu's time, the planting scale has not been large. At present, there are still small-scale growers, including Huilin Farm (more than 1,000 meters above sea level) in Nantou Mountain area, and Hebaoshan Coffee in Yunlin Gukeng (294 meters above sea level). The flavor of coffee by-products is close to that of Central and South American beans, with soft sour taste and good texture, and the taste is peaceful, while the coffee beans in Huilin Farm are said to be less acidic.

Brazil (Brazil)

Coffee production accounts for 1 / 3 of the world's total. Although it occupies a very important position in the whole coffee market, it is the largest producer. However, because the Brazilian coffee industry has been adopting the strategy of low price and large number of planting, the coffee produced is of average but less excellent quality, which is generally regarded as an indispensable coffee bean in mixing and blending. Santos is more famous among the many varieties of Brazilian coffee.

Colombia (Colombia)

Colombia is the second largest producer in the world, accounting for 12% of the world's total output. Its coffee beans are of good quality. Coffee trees are planted in highlands, cultivated in small areas, carefully harvested, and processed by wet processing. The coffee produced is beautiful in quality, rich and unique in flavor, whether it is a single drink or a mixture.

Jamaica (Jamaica)

Is the origin of the world-famous "Blue Mountain Coffee". The coffee produced in Jamaica is polarized, and the coffee grown in the lowlands is of ordinary quality, but the Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee produced in the highlands is regarded as the highest variety in the world and is regarded as the most famous, expensive and controversial coffee in the world. With all the substances of coffee, the taste is rich, full-bodied, moderate and perfect sour taste, three tastes (sweet, sour, bitter) excellent blending, for the grade of coffee, generally single drink.

Yemen (Yemen- Africa)

Yemen is Arabian, the birthplace of Arabica species, once popular in the name of "mocha coffee", but now it is no longer a grand occasion. But its wine-like flavor, full-bodied and mellow characteristics, is still quite popular with consumers green after-dinner coffee. Together with the coffee produced in Brazil and Colombia, the quilt is chosen as the guest of the three swords of mixed coffee.

Guatemala (Guatemala)

In the central high area of Guatemala grows some of the most unique coffee in the world. It has strong acidity, medium concentration, rich taste, mellow taste and slightly carbonized flavor.

Hawaii (Hawaii)

Cona, on the southwest coast of Hawaii, produces one of the most famous and traditional Hawaiian coffee, Kona, Hawaii. This coffee bean is grown only in Connor and is the only coffee produced in the United States. The volcanic rock and soil on the coast of Connor breeds this fragrant, mellow coffee. The top-grade "Connor Kona" has a slight wine aroma in its moderate acidity, with a very rich palate and irresistible aromas.

Kenya (Kenya)

Located in Kenya near East Africa, the coffee beans planted are high-quality Arabica varieties. The size of beans is medium-large, very thick and delicious, and moderate acidity. Kenya has a well-established rating system, which is divided into seven grades according to the size of coffee beans and six grades from top to bottom according to taste. "Kenya AA" is particularly well received.

Ethiopia (Ethiopia)

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. Special names such as "mocha" and "Longgubeli" have a unique flavor and are usually only known as mocha.

Indonesia (Indonesia)

The main producing areas are Sumatra, Guawa and Sulawesi. 90% of them are Robbas species, which can be rated as the first in the world in quality. Sumatra is best known for its rich, catchy and upscale Mantenin. In addition, "Jiayu Mountain" is also produced in the north of the island, while Arabica in Guawa has a good sour taste, especially loved by the Dutch. What Sulawesi Island produces is a large grain of "Kalosi", represented by "Delaga" from Traga in the hills of the southwest.