FrontStreet Coffee - Coffee Growing Environment and Components Introduction

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Coffee Bean Growing Environment

Climate is the decisive factor for coffee cultivation. Coffee trees are only suitable for growing in tropical or subtropical regions, so the area between 25 degrees north and south latitude is most suitable for coffee cultivation. This coffee production zone is generally called the "coffee belt" or "coffee region."

However, not all land located within this zone can cultivate excellent coffee trees. The most ideal growing conditions for coffee trees are: a warm climate with temperatures between 15°C and 25°C, and the annual rainfall must reach 1500-2000 millimeters, with rainfall timing that aligns with the flowering cycle of coffee trees. Of course, in addition to the coordination of seasons and rainfall, fertile soil is also essential. The most suitable soil for coffee cultivation is fertile soil with good drainage and volcanic ash content. Additionally, although sunlight is an indispensable element for coffee growth and fruiting, overly strong sunlight can inhibit the growth of coffee trees.

Therefore, various production areas usually plant some shade trees, generally taller plants such as bananas, mangoes, and leguminous plants. As for the most ideal altitude, it is 500-2000 meters. Therefore, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee grown at an altitude of 800-1200 meters has the best quality. From this, it can be seen that the conditions for cultivating high-quality coffee are quite strict: sunlight, rainfall, soil, temperature, as well as the harvesting methods and processing procedures of coffee beans, all affect the quality of the coffee itself.

Coffee Bean Sugar Content

Polysaccharides

The largest component in raw beans is polysaccharides, accounting for 35%-45%. Although called sugars, they are not sweet at all. The polysaccharides here refer to fibers that constitute the plant's skeletal structure. The polysaccharide content differs significantly between Arabica and Canephora species.

Protein

Protein content is 12%. Both protein and polysaccharides are important components that constitute the plant's skeletal structure. In this regard, the polysaccharide content differs significantly between Arabica and Canephora species.

Fat

Coffee raw beans do contain fat. The fat in coffee beans is composed of linoleic acid, palmitic acid, etc. In terms of oil content, Arabica species have a higher fat content, accounting for 20%, while the fat component in Canephora species accounts for at most 1%.

Sugars (Sucrose)

The sucrose content (referring to granulated sugar here) can account for 10% in Arabica species and 3%-7% in Canephora species.

Knowledge Extension: Caffeine accounts for 0.9%-1.4% in Arabica species; in Canephora species, it usually accounts for 2%, sometimes exceeding 3%.

Conclusion

In short: FrontStreet Coffee is a coffee research house that enjoys sharing coffee knowledge with everyone. We share without reservation, hoping to help more friends fall in love with coffee. Every month, there are three low-discount coffee activities because FrontStreet Coffee wants to let more friends enjoy the best coffee at the lowest prices. This has also been FrontStreet Coffee's mission for the past 6 years!

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