Where Are the World's Three Major Coffee Regions? Which is the Largest Coffee Growing Region in Asia?

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to the World's Three Major Coffee Growing Regions

Coffee trees are grown in the equatorial zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, known as the "Coffee Belt."

There are 62 coffee-growing countries in the world, with three major coffee-growing regions. Each growing region has its unique topography, climate, and coffee flavors, which in turn affect local coffee cultivation and processing.

Coffee is divided into three major regions: Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Latin America

Its coffee growing areas include countries in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Latin American coffees often have balanced flavors reminiscent of cocoa or nuts, along with a refreshing and pleasant acidity.

Guatemala's coffee regions include the Acatenango Valley, Antigua Coffee, the ancient Atitlán, Cobán Rainforest, Fraijanes Plateau, Huehuetenango Highlands, Nuevo Oriente, and San Marcos Volcano.

The name Guatemala means "land of abundant forests" in the Maya-Toltec language. High altitude, mild climate, cool nighttime temperatures, and abundant sunshine, along with periodic rainy and dry seasons are important factors that ensure consistent coffee flavors grown in this region. The region has numerous active volcanoes, and the soil contains rich minerals, contributing significantly to Guatemala's production of high-quality coffee beans.

Africa

The homeland of specialty coffee, establishing high standards for coffee quality. Most African coffees are rich and juicy, with flavors such as floral and citrus notes, berry aromas, and spice flavors.

Ethiopia is the cultural core. Its coffee regions include Harar, Yirgacheffe, and Sidamo.

Coffees from this country typically have unique aromas and fruit characteristics as well as extraordinary fragrance. High altitude, ancient trees, and Ethiopians' reverence for coffee all contribute to the uniqueness of this coffee flavor. As is well known, Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and its potential still attracts the world, waiting for us to discover its wonders.

Asia/Pacific

Its coffee growing areas include the Indonesian archipelago, East Timor, South Asia, and Papua New Guinea. Using "semi-washed" processing methods, coffees from the Asia-Pacific region are rich, sweet, and smooth, with herbaceous and earthy aromas.

The Indonesian archipelago includes Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Papua New Guinea, and Timor.

Sturdy bamboo spreads throughout the forests, along with rice paddies, houses supported by high wooden stilts, dense jungles, and tigers. The fragrance of clove flowers and various spice aromas permeate the air. The perfect sloping terrain, mild steamy climate, and cool mountain nights are as charming as the people. This is a very diverse and special country.

Key Takeaway

Coffees from different origins each have their own flavor characteristics, but coffees from the same major region share certain commonalities.

In Conclusion

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