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The Origin of Cuban Coffee: Flavor Profile and Grading System Introduction

Published: 2026-01-28 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/28, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style ) Cuba, famous for producing sugar, cigars, and coffee, is a republic composed of the largest island in the West Indies, Cuba, and other small islands. Cuba has fertile soil, humid climate, and abundant rainfall, making it a natural treasure trove for coffee cultivation. Coffee planting began in the eighteenth century

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Cuba: The Natural Treasure Island for Coffee Cultivation

Cuba, renowned for producing sugar, cigars, and coffee, is a republic composed of Cuba, the largest island in the West Indies, along with other smaller islands. With fertile soil, humid climate, and abundant rainfall, Cuba is truly a natural treasure land for coffee cultivation. Coffee planting began in the mid-18th century when Frenchmen introduced seedlings from Haiti for local cultivation.

Crystal Mountain: Cuba's Premium Coffee Growing Region

In Cuba, the coffee industry is managed and led by state institutions. The best growing areas are located in the central mountain ranges, which are rich in precious minerals such as crystal and quartz, hence the name Crystal Mountain. Due to the extreme similarity in geographical conditions, latitude, and longitude between the Crystal Mountain range and Jamaica's famous Blue Mountain range, as well as very similar climates, Crystal Mountain is also known as Cuba's Blue Mountain.

Fertile soil and appropriate rainfall provide an excellent growing environment for coffee. After the fruits ripen, they are all harvested manually to control the quality of green beans. The official quality standard specifies a perfect export size of 17-19 mesh, making this coffee from the Caribbean nation highly notable!

Rarity and Global Recognition

Currently, Crystal Mountain coffee is extremely precious. This is mainly due to two reasons. The first reason is the United States' economic sanctions against Cuba, which do not allow the import of Cuban goods. The second reason is that most Cuban coffee beans are now acquired by French and Japanese markets, especially Japan, making it very difficult to purchase coffee beans directly from Cuba today.

Despite this, the status of Cuban coffee in the hearts of global coffee enthusiasts remains comparable to Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.

Unique Flavor Profile

The distinctive rich texture and intense aroma of Cuban Crystal Mountain coffee leave a deep impression on many who have tasted it. The unique, strong aroma carries subtle cigar-like sweet flavor notes, while delicate berry and sweet peach-like fruit aromas, along with clean fruit acidity, add layers to its taste profile. The numerous flavors blend together in a nearly perfect combination.

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