Learn where all the coffee beans are grown and which countries produce the most tons of beans annually
The Coffee Belt: The Golden Latitudes What is the Coffee Belt? The Coffee Belt is a horizontal band around the center of the Earth where the environment is perfectly tuned for the Coffea plant. Outside of this band, it is either too cold, too dry, or the seasons are too extreme for the trees to […]
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Thailand: The Highland Revolution Hidden within the mist-covered peaks of the Golden Triangle lies one of the coffee world’s most inspiring success stories, Thailand Coffee. For decades, the remote northern highlands of Thailand were synonymous with opium production, but today, those same slopes are blanketed in lush, high-altitude Arabica trees. Driven by the visionary ‘Royal
Tanzania: The Kilimanjaro Peaberry Tanzanian Coffee will take us back to East Africa, specifically to the slopes of the highest free-standing mountain in the world: Mount Kilimanjaro.Tanzania is a vital player in the Coffee World.The Coffee Bean grown in Tanzania introduces us to a specific biological curiosity: the Peaberry. In the coffee world, “TZPB” (Tanzanian
The Côte d’Ivoire(Ivory Coast): The Robusta Heartland The Côte d’Ivoire Coffee represents the “utility” of the coffee world—the beans that fuel the global instant coffee market and the traditional espresso bars of France and Italy. The Côte d’Ivoire Coffee Production at a Glance Country: Côte d’Ivoire(Ivory Coast) World Ranking 16 Annual Production 1.8 – 2.1
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Costa Rica: The Boutique Origin Costa Rican Coffee is the perfect opposite of Côte d’Ivoire. In fact, for 30 years, it was illegal to produce anything but high-quality Arabica in Costa Rica. They are the “Boutique” origin of the coffee belt. Costa Rican Coffee Production at a Glance Country: Costa Rica World Ranking 15 Annual Production 1.3
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China: The Yunnan Revolution Chinese coffee production is centered in Yunnan Province, which accounts for over 97% of the country’s output.While historically a tea nation, China is rapidly becoming a major coffee producer and consumer Chinese Coffee Production at a Glance Country: China World Ranking 13 Annual Production 1.8 – 2 mil 60kgm Bags Average Altitude 1,100m
Nicaragua: The Land of Giants Nicaraguan Coffee is a fascinating origin because it is famous for “Giant” beans and resilience. The Nicaraguan Coffee Production at a Glance Country: Nicaragua World Ranking 12 Annual Production 2.8 – 3.2mil 60kgm Bags Average Altitude 1100m – 1600m Flavour Profile: Nougat, Milk Chocolate, Lemon Zest Caffeine Strength of Bean
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Guatemala: The Volcanic Soul Guatemalan Coffee Is often considered the favorite origin of professional coffee tasters due to its incredibly complex, “smoky” volcanic profile. The Guatemalan Coffee Production at a Glance Country: Guatemala World Ranking 11 Annual Production 3.4 – 3.7 mil 60kgm Bags Average Altitude 300m – 2000m Flavour Profile: Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Red
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Peru: The Andean High-Flyer Peruvian Coffee is the “hidden engine” of South American coffee producers and is the world’s largest producer of organic coffee. The Peruvian Coffee Production at a Glance Country: Peru World Ranking 9 Annual Production 3.8 – 4.2 mil 60kgm Bags Average Altitude 1200m – 2000m Flavour Profile: Milk Chocolate, Roasted Peanut, Green
Mexico: The Organic Giant Mexican Coffee is a massive part of the global coffee landscape. It is the bridge between the heavy, chocolatey Central American coffees and the milder, nutty North American palate. The Mexican Coffee Production at a Glance Country: Mexico World Ranking 10 Annual Production 3.8 – 4.2 mil 60kgm Bags Average Altitude