BRAZIL
Arabica dominates both Brazil and the
world as a whole with about 85% of the production; robusta accounts for the
remaining 30%. In Brazil, arabica production is located in the main
coffee-growing cluster of states led by Rio where arabica is produced almost
exclusively. Robusta is primarily grown in the northwestern much smaller state
of Espirito Santo where about 80% of the coffee is robusta.
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COLOMBIA
Colombia has a reputation as
producing mild, well balanced coffee beans.Colombia's average annual coffee
production of 11.5 million bags is the third total highest in the world, after
Brazil and Vietnam; though highest in terms of the arabica bean. The beans are
exported to United States, Germany, France, Japan, and Italy. Most coffee is
grown in the Colombian coffee growing axis region.
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INDIA
Indian coffee, grown mostly in
southern India under monsoon rainfall conditions, is also termed as “Indian
monsooned coffee". Its flavor is defined as: "At its best similar to
the flavor characteristics of Pacific coffees, but at its worst bland and
uninspiringâ€. The two well known species of coffee grown are the Arabica and
Robusta. Probably the most commonly planted Arabica in India and Southeast Asia
is S.795.
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ETHIOPIA
Ethiopian beans can be divided into 3
categories: Longberry, Shortberry, and Mocha. Longberry varieties consist of the
largest beans and are often considered of the highest quality in both value and
flavor. Shortberry varieties are smaller. The Mocha variety is a highly prized
commodity. Mocha Harars are known for their peaberry beans that often have
complex chocolate, spice and citrus notes.
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COSTA RICA
Costa Rican coffee beans are
considered among the best in the world. Tarrazu is thought to produce the most
desirable coffee beans in Costa Rica. In 2012, Tarrazu Geisha coffee became the
most expensive coffee sold by Starbucks in 48 of their stores in the United
States, using the Clover automated French press. The finest coffee is typically
grown at altitudes of 1200 to 1700 meters.
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KENYA
The acidic soil in highlands of
central Kenya, just the right amount of sunlight and rainfall provide excellent
conditions for growing coffee plants. Coffee from Kenya is of the 'Colombia
mild' type, and is well known for its intense flavor, full body, and pleasant
aroma with notes of cocoa and high grade coffee from Kenya is one of the most
sought-after coffees in the world.
