Famous coffee growing areas – Where coffee becomes a national treasure

Coffee is likened to a national treasure, the pride of many countries in the world, including Vietnam. Below are the top famous coffee-growing areas in the world, according to the International Coffee Organization. Depending on geographical characteristics and climatic conditions, coffee in each region brings its own unique flavor

South American coffee growing area

The capital of coffee world, is the name to talk about the macro of coffee in the land of South America. This region converges the factors of soil, temperature, and rainfall all favoring the development of coffee trees.

South American coffee deserves the title of “coffee capital” of the world

Back to the roots

Coffee was introduced to South American countries quite early. That is probably a great advantage when the countries here have an earlier starting point than many other regions. Initially, this type of coffee was only grown sporadically in a few places, gradually later coffee became the main agricultural crop, the livelihood of many people.

Typical coffee varieties

Many years have passed, South American countries have constantly promoted the production and export of many types of coffee that are considered super products such as Kona, Geisha, Blue Mountain, …

Famous coffee growing country

Brazil

Brazil is known as the coffee leader in South America, being the largest producer of coffee in the world, accounting for about 30% of the global coffee trade. It produces everything from low-end commercial coffee, to the specialty beans that make up the sweetest cup of Specialty.

Coffee growing in Brazil

Brazilian coffee flavor brings its own colors with a dreamy sweet aroma that is lightly floral, fruity and citrusy. Brazilian coffee has a typical taste of stone fruits, with a sour blueberry flavor. It is these pleasant flavors that have made Brazil increasingly influential in the fierce coffee war.

Colombia

Experiencing a history of ups and downs, coffee has made a Colombian country strong economically, politically stable and imbued with identity.

Colombia has a diverse climate and excellent natural conditions

Colombia owns a variety of coffee varieties and is especially famous such as Pink Bourbon, Golden Bourbon, Typica and Caturra. With specific representations such as the La Joya coffee species that you may have enjoyed during your visit to 43 Factory Coffee Roaster.

Unlike other Specialty coffees, Colombian coffee has a deep, gentle aftertaste. Colombian coffee beans have a bright aroma, with a slight aroma of dry nuts, lightly sweet with candyfloss, cranberry and white chocolate flavors.

Colombia coffee

Central American coffee region

Thanks to the climate, altitude, cultivation techniques, and suitable selection of coffee varieties, Central American coffee contains high acidity, and is quite smooth, smooth, with a light sweet brown sugar taste, sometimes as sweet as chocolate. chocolatey and fatty like a flaky pie crust. “Balanced” is a word often used to describe the taste of Central American coffee, light fruit flavors plus cocoa  and spice flavors.

Central American coffee – classic and balanced sweetness

The origin

In most countries in Central America, coffee is imported from other countries. The first Central American coffee plants were brought to Mexico around 1785. After a short time, coffee really exploded when creating a revolution among countries. Countries do not simply view coffee as a normal crop, but consider this aromatic coffee as a national treasure, the main agricultural crop of each country. Experiencing many events and political conflicts, coffee still holds a firm and irreplaceable position.

Natural condition

Most Central American countries have a relatively cool climate all year round, the sun is not too strong combined with abundant rainfall, and the soil is rich in minerals. Therefore, the coffee farming industry here develops very well, although it does not own a large cultivation area like many other countries. Diversified altitude is also an ideal condition for growing many different coffee varieties.

Typical coffee varieties

Central American countries are constantly promoting the production and export of many types of coffee that are considered super products such as: Kona, Geisha, Blue Mountain, …

Famous coffee growing country

Mexico

The first Central American coffee plants were brought into Mexico around 1785. Most of the coffee in Mexico is produced by smallholder farmers. Major coffee growing regions in Mexico: Chiapas,  Oaxaca,  Veracruz. Mexican coffees vary widely across regions of the country, from the roundness of light, sophisticated flavors to sweeter coffees with caramel, toffee or chocolate in the cup.

Rounded Mexican coffee beans with a delicate taste

Mexican coffee has a wonderful aroma and a very sharp, clear, deep taste. This is a perfect choice if you want to have Dark Roast coffee beans – beans are roasted until they are dark black.

East African coffee region

If South America is famous as the place with the most coffee production, East Africa is proud to be the “cradle” of coffee in the world. Although the same geographical area in East Africa, each region has different types of coffee, bringing a very unique “natural flavor”.

East African coffee is considered the “cradle” of the world’s coffee

Source

Ethiopia is probably the first country in Africa to discover this coffee plant. Going back in time to 850 AD, this is the time coffee was discovered by a nomad goat herder named Lakdi. Discovering his goat after eating these strange fruits and dancing wildly, he was curious and brought back to study this fruit.

Natural condition

Altitude is one of the key issues affecting the flavor quality of coffee beans. With high temperature and low pressure, coffee plants tend to grow more slowly, storing more nutrients and sugar in the fruit. Arabica beans grow best at an altitude of 600 – 2200m above sea level. Therefore, most countries in East Africa have an average altitude of 1290 – 3000m above sea level, which is very suitable for the development of Arabica varieties.

Typical coffee varieties

Famous as the cradle of coffee, it is not surprising if this is the birthplace of many famous coffees such as Yirgacheffe, AA, Peaberry, Bourbon, …

Famous coffee growing country

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of 75 countries located on the coffee belt – where has the best climate conditions for coffee cultivation to develop and achieve high quality.

Ethiopia is on the coffee belt

Ethiopia has about 6010 coffee varieties that grow naturally in the highlands. There are coffees famous for their excellent taste quality such as Hafursa or Biftu Gudina. Recently appeared Burtukaana, with pure sweet coffee beans.

“The coffee in this region is truly unique in many ways.” According to James Hoffman – Author of The World Atlas Of Coffee.

The original sweet taste of the Ethiopian coffee cup at 43 Factory Coffee Roaster is like an open book, evoking curiosity, ready to be discovered but needs depth to penetrate to the end. Ethiopian coffee beans with bright acidity and lingering sweetness will make people linger

Ethiopian coffee beans have bright acidity and lingering sweetness

Each coffee bean has the flavor of the growing area, converging the qualities that crystallize from the original source. To get a cup of coffee with a strong flavor, farmers have to try a lot. Come to 43 Factory Coffee Roaster to enjoy a cup of coffee that shines with its original taste