The Origin of Cuban Coffee | What Does Cuban Coffee Taste Like? An Introduction to Cuba's Coffee Grading System

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Cuba: The Natural Treasure Land for Coffee Cultivation

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

Crystal Mountain: Cuba's Coffee Gem

In Cuba, the coffee industry is managed and led by state agencies. The best growing areas are located in the Central Mountain Range, which is rich in precious minerals such as crystal and quartz, hence the name Crystal Mountain. Due to the extremely similar geographical conditions and latitude between the Crystal Mountain Range and Jamaica's famous Blue Mountain Range, as well as the highly similar climate, 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, all harvesting is done manually to control the quality of the green beans. The officially制定 size qualification standard is a perfect export standard of 17-19 mesh, making this coffee from the Caribbean nation highly anticipated!

Rarity and Prestige

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 restrict the import of Cuban goods. The second reason is that most Cuban coffee beans are now acquired by the French and Japanese markets, especially Japan, making it very difficult to directly purchase coffee beans from Cuba today.

Despite this, Cuba's coffee still holds a status comparable to Jamaica's Blue Mountain coffee in the hearts of coffee enthusiasts worldwide.

Unique Flavor Profile

Cuba's Crystal Mountain coffee's characteristic rich mouthfeel and intense aroma have left many who have tried it with extremely deep impressions. The unique, rich aroma carries a slight cigar-like sweet flavor, while delicate berry and sweet peach-like fruit notes, along with clean fruit acidity, add layers to its taste profile. The numerous flavors blend together in near-perfect harmony.

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