1. Brazil (South America)
Since 1960, Brazilian coffee cultivation has ranked first in the world, with an average annual production of 24.6 million bags (60 kg per bag). According to the November 2002 report of the United States Department of Agriculture, the actual production of Brazilian coffee in 2002 should be 51.6 million bags.
Brazil is the world's largest coffee exporter. In the past 40 years, the trade volume of Brazilian coffee beans and instant coffee has averaged US$1.38 billion per year. In 2002, the total world coffee trade volume was 88.7 million bags, and Brazil exported 27.99 million bags, an increase of 19.3% over 2001, accounting for 30% of the world's coffee trade volume, ranking first (second was Vietnam, with a trade volume of 12.2 million bags, accounting for 13.7%), an increase of nearly 8 percentage points from 22.3% in 1998. Europe is the largest buyer of Brazilian coffee, accounting for 50% of Brazil's exports. In 2002, coffee exports to European Community countries reached US$708.7 million, accounting for 52.3%, and most of the others were sold to the United States and Asia. Coffee is being exported,coffee beansAccounted for 85%.
Brazilian coffee production areas are mainly distributed in Minas, Espírito Santo, Sao Paulo, Paraná, Rondonia, Bahia and other states. At present, the number of Brazilian coffee plants has reached 6 billion, covering about 3 million hectares. Minas is the main coffee-producing area in Brazil, with an output of 22.71 million bags in 2002, accounting for 48% of the national output. Espírito Santo is the main coffee-producing area in Brazil, ranking first in the country.
The main varieties of Brazilian coffee are divided into three categories, namely large coffee (robusto), small coffee (arabico) and shelled cherry coffee (cereja descascada). The proportion of Brazilian shelled cherry coffee in the world's similar coffee has increased from 19% in 1996 to 25%. Due to the influence of market prices, Brazil is adjusting the structure of coffee varieties, reducing the area of small coffee and expanding the area of large coffee. Cherry coffee will be the focus of development, and the coffee layout has a tendency to extend to the northeast.
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brazilian coffee | medium roast | Mild, moderately sour and bitter, soft fragrance | Especially to meet Brazilian, Sandoz, quality typesNo.2、Screen 18~19Coffee beans with these four conditions: , soft taste, are the most highly praised and are the most widely used. |
2. Colombia (South America)
In 2002, Colombia's coffee planting area was 775,000 hectares, and its production area was 613,000 hectares.
Colombian coffee is Arabica soft coffee. Colombia is one of the world's most important coffee exporting countries. According to statistics from the International Coffee Organization, Colombia's coffee exports accounted for an average of 17% of the world's total exports from 1991 to 1996, second only to Brazil (accounting for 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 accounted for 15.8%, and Colombia accounted for 11.1%.
The main export destination countries of Colombian coffee are: the United States, Germany, Japan, Belgium, France, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, etc. The United States is the largest export market for Colombian coffee.
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colombian coffee | Moderate~Depth | Sour, bitter, sweet and strong, with a color like brewed wine | Coffee beans have a unique thick flavor and are very suitable for pure coffee or blending. |
3. Vietnam(Southeast Asia)
French missionaries introduced coffee trees to Vietnam in the early 1860s and began planting them, but it was not until 1990 that Vietnam's 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 accounted for 15.8%, and Colombia accounted for 11.1%. This is the first time that Vietnam has surpassed Colombia to rank second in the world. However, the coffee beans in Vietnam are mainly cheap and sturdy coffee beans, and the main varieties produced are Robust coffee beans. The significant increase in Vietnam's export volume has contributed to the decline in coffee prices in the international market.
4. Indonesia (Southeast Asia)
The Arabica coffee currently produced in Indonesia comes from the three coffee producing areas of Sulawesi, Sumatra and Java. The most productive of these is Sumatra, known for its Arabica coffee, which has bright acidity and clean, fruity aromas.
The coffee grown in the environmental soil of Sumatra is rich in woody tones, mellow taste, restrained flavor, lively and moderate acidity, and has unique flavors such as herbs, cedar, cocoa, and fermented fruits. Among them, Sumatra Mandheling is the most classic coffee bean from the Arabica coffee tree species, which accounts for only 25% of the coffee beans produced in Indonesia. It has an excellent flavor and is therefore called the representative of Indonesian specialty coffee.
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Indonesian coffee | Depth | Bitter, rich, and sweet | Originating from the East, it has a rich, mellow taste and a honey-like smooth taste. Before the appearance of Blue Mountain, it was once regarded as the best. Its unique flavor is still loved by many people today. |
5. Mexico (China and the United States)
At the end of the 18th century, Mexico began to plant coffee. Coffee production areas are concentrated in the south, closer to Guatemala. Mountains run through it on the east and west sides, making its mountain slopes an ideal terrain for coffee cultivation. It was not until 1870 that there was considerable export export. The largest exporter of Mexican coffee beans is the United States.
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mexican coffee | Moderate~Depth | Sweet and sour, strong flavor | In particular, washed coffee beans produced in the highlands have excellent aroma and sourness. |
6. Guatemala (China and the United States)
Few places in the world offer the variety of high-quality coffee beans that Guatemala produces. The excellent quality of Guatemalan coffee beans is due to the unique conditions of its origin; including different climate changes in each region, rich soil formed by volcanoes, abundant natural water resources, high-altitude mountains and cool and moist forests, etc.
Guatemala has seven main coffee-producing regions: Antigua, Coban, Atitlan, Huehuetenango, Fraijanes, Oriente, and San Marcos. The coffee beans in each production region have their own characteristics, and have won Guatemala a lot of international praise, especially Antigua. Its sour, sweet, and mellow texture is so perfectly coordinated; plus a hint of smoke, it emphasizes its mystery. After tasting it, you will have a reason not to look for substitutes everywhere.
Guatemalan coffee beans are mostly cultivated in high-altitude volcanic areas. The soil is the highest-grade Arabica variety. Due to the long maturation period, the bean particles are medium and dense (Guatemalan coffee beans are graded not by particle size, but by the number of defects), and the bean color is dark green. It is characterized by its fragrant, mellow, sweet and fresh and pleasant unique sour taste. This is because the aroma and taste of coffee beans are hidden in its sour taste. Therefore, coffee beans with this characteristic can be called fine coffee beans.
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Guatemalan coffee | Depth | Bitter and fragrant, good taste | Coffee grown in highlands is rich in aroma and has good acidity. It is highly praised and is the best material for blended coffee. |
7. El Salvador (China and the United States)
El Salvador is geographically close to Honduras, Guatemala and the North Pacific. It has a beautiful natural environment and breathtaking volcanoes. The terrain of El Salvador is highland, with an average altitude of 650 meters. The country is distributed between two parallel mountains (one is parallel to the Pacific coast, and the other is at the junction of Honduras). The unique geographical environment has drawn five different natural ecosystems in El Salvador. Regardless of soil, climate latitude, vast natural shade and other conditions, El Salvador is very suitable for planting high-quality Arabica coffee. In fact, since the 19th century, coffee has been one of the most important economic products of this country.
Excellent El Salvador coffee has a bright but not aggressive flavor. It has a refreshing taste with medium to light roasting and a well-proportioned flavor. It occasionally has plum and spice-like aromas. Generally speaking, the taste is thicker than that of neighboring Costa Rican coffee. Dark roasted Salvadoran coffee often displays a lovely rich chocolate flavor. It is worth mentioning that most of El Salvador’s coffee is organic. Although El Salvador still produces a large amount of low-altitude and low-priced coffee beans, more and more manor-level specialty coffees are being produced in El Salvador.
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Salvadoran coffee | Moderate~Depth | Mild and moderate sourness, bitterness and sweetness | The coffee beans produced in the highlands are large and well-proportioned coffee beans with a rich aroma and mild taste. |
8. Honduras (China and the United States)
Coffee beans are also classified according to altitude. Washed coffee beans in high mountain areas are better, while coffee beans in lowlands are slightly inferior. Well-known producing areas include Santa Talbara, Gracias, Comayaglia in the east, and Ciortica in neighboring Nicaragua.
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Honduran coffee | Moderate~Depth | Sour and slightly sweet | Generally available from medium to large grains, the taste is mild and unbiased. |
9. Costa Rica (China and the United States)
Costa Rica is located in the low-latitude volcanic belt of Central America. The central plateau and mountainous areas are about 800 to 2,000 meters above sea level, which is suitable for coffee growth. Colombian coffee has always been famous for its extremely balanced, extremely clean, extremely bright, fruity acidity with berry flavor. The best Costa Rican coffee will have a spicy and cocoa finish.
The country's most famous large-scale planting area is Tarrazu, near the capital, San Jose. The Tarrazhu production area has the highest average latitude, excellent climate and soil conditions, making Talazhu the most famous and generally recognized as the best coffee production area in Colombia. Tres Rios is a famous small production area in the Talazhu production area. The most famous single-estate coffee in Costa Rica in the world of specialty coffee is La Minita Estate in Talaju District, with an annual output of only 160,000 pounds.
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costa rican coffee | Moderate | Moderate sourness and mellow flavor | Coffee beans are of large-grained type, especially those produced in the highlands of the Pacific Coast. |
10. Cuba (west indies)
Cuba is famous for its cigars and coffee. Coffee was introduced from Haiti by the French in the mid-18th century. Cuban coffee grades are classified into three categories: ETL (extra grade), TL (intermediate grade), and AL (ordinary grade) according to the size of the coffee beans.
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Cuba. krisdale mountain | Moderate | The taste is stable. Balanced sour, bitter and sweet | Coffee beans belong to~Large grains. In particular, "Crystal Mountain" is the high-quality, large-shaped, high-end coffee beans that Cuba is most proud of. |
11.Jamaica (west indies)
There are three grades of coffee in the Blue Mountain region of Jamaica: Blue Mountain Coffee, Jamaica High Mountain Coffee Beans and Jamaica Prime Coffee Beans. Among them, Blue Mountain Coffee and Alpine Coffee are divided into two levels. In order of quality, from top to bottom: Blue Mountain No. 1, Blue Mountain No. 2, Alpine No. 1, Alpine No. 2, and Jamaican coffee.
In terms of quality, from top to bottom they are: NO.1, NO.2, NO.3 and PB. PB is round beans. According to CIB standards, the basic standards for No. 1 Blue Mountain raw beans are beans with a mesh size of more than 17, a defect rate of less than 3%, and a moisture content of about 13%.
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jamaican coffee | Mild~Moderate | It is also good to have consistent sour, bitter, sweet and aroma | Among them, "Blue Mountain" has an average flavor, aroma, concentration, and acidity. It is known as the best coffee and has a very high reputation. |
12. Kenya (africa)
Kenya, located under the equator in East Africa, grows high-quality Arabica coffee beans. The mocha-type arabica coffee beans introduced from Bourbon Island have a unique flavor and are suitable for blending and have been well received.
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Kenyan coffee | Depth | Strong sour and fragrant, a favorite of Germans | In terms of taste, it is known as "Kenya"AA” was particularly well received. |
13. Tanzania (africa)
Tanzania is close to Kenya and other famous coffee-producing countries, and coffee exports account for a very important proportion of the national economy. Tanzanian coffee usually has aromatic, slightly fruity, sour, rich and refreshing characteristics. The famous production area is the Kilimanjaro Mountains in the northwest. Arabica accounts for 75% of the coffee produced in Tanzania, and Robusta accounts for 25%.
Tanzania produces a lot of peaberries (also known as round beans and peaberries). After the harvest, vibrating automatic machines are usually used to sort out the round peaberries and sell them to the international specialty coffee market at a higher price. They are widely welcomed by buyers in North America and Europe. Due to their appearance and internal density, bean fruits heat up faster than flat beans during baking, so it is relatively important to control the heat during baking and are suitable for light or even medium roasting.
It is fragrant and refreshing under the lighter roasting degree (City). The flavor is similar to Kenya, bright and prominent, with sweetness. It is suitable to be enjoyed as a single product and taste its natural aroma directly. Under darker roasting (Full City), the acidity is reduced to very weak, and the sweetness is very prominent. It is a good choice for preparing espresso recipes. Tanzanian coffee has a more prominent aroma than ordinary coffee beans, with a unique and delicate rich taste. The aroma of stone fruit and chocolate is combined with a rich fruit aroma. It is endlessly varied and worth tasting.
Kilimanjaro coffee is produced at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. It is the king of coffee in Tanzania.
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kilimanjaro coffee | Moderate~Depth | Moderate acidity, Elegant and sweet flavor | Arabica coffee beans, especiallyAAlevel(big beans) For the finest high-end products. |
14. Ethiopia (africa)
Ethiopia is an agricultural country with a history and tradition that can be called the origin of coffee. The place where the name "coffee" comes from is Kaffa in the southwest, while Sidamo and Yirgacheffe in the south are the main producing areas.
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ethiopian coffee | Moderate to deep | Good aroma and acidity, washed coffee has strong acidity | The beans are fragrant, and the special names of "Hala Mocha" and "Longubelli" have a unique flavor, and are usually just called "Mocha". |
15. Yemen (Asia)
Yemen is the birthplace of Arabica. Yemen's mocha coffee was once popular, and Yemen planted coffee at 1,500 to 2,500 meters. The height of Yemeni coffee cultivation determines the excellent quality of Yemeni coffee.
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Yemeni coffee | Moderate to deep | Slightly sour, strong aftertaste, and also sweet. | Along with the coffee produced in Brazil and Colombia, it is the Three Musketeers selected as blended coffee. |
16. Hawaii (America)
This is a representative product of Hawaiian coffee, belonging to the Arabica species. Due to the influence of climate, Rangana coffee beans contain a rich floral aroma and a special flavor similar to stone fruits and cinnamon, which is not found in other coffees. It is one of the best coffees in the world, with an annual production of two million pounds. All coffee in the United States comes from Hawaii.
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Hawaiian Kona Coffee | Moderate~Depth | Smooth taste and moderate sourness, add more other spices to mix into a special taste | What coffee fanatics know"Old Kona"(Aged Kona), has become a soft coffee after years of baptism. |
You can now buy the above coffee beans online at the Taobao store “FrontStreet Coffee” (前街咖啡). FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou, China, and its Guangzhou retail shop sells coffee beans only. The shop carries dozens of coffee beans from different origins around the world, including carefully selected single-origin beans for V60 pour-over and espresso. Guangzhou’s FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers.
The FrontStreet 2013 Yunnan coffee beans sold in the store come from the Typica variety grown at FrontStreet Coffee’s own plantation in Yunnan. The name comes from the year the brand and the plantation were founded. You can buy these beans from China’s Yunnan origin at the Guangzhou shop and at FrontStreet’s Taobao store.
FrontStreet coffee beans are freshly roasted within 5 days and deliver consistently excellent quality and great value. Orders placed before 17:00 are shipped the same day, and most areas within Guangdong Province receive them the next day.
FrontStreet Coffee Taobao store: https://qianjiecoffee.taobao.com
Or search for “前街咖啡” (FrontStreet Coffee) on Taobao
Important Notice: FrontStreet Coffee has moved to a new address: 315, Donghua East Road, Guangzhou (coffee beans only)
Tel: 020 38364473
