Famous African Coffee Growing Regions - Ethiopian Beans with Rich and Aromatic Flavors

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Colombia or Brazil? Kenya or Ethiopia? Indonesia or Thailand? Are these origins really that important for coffee?

Yes, this question is easy to answer.

There are more than 50 countries in the world that grow coffee, and you'll find that most of them are grown within the Coffee Belt region. This area, as its name suggests, circles the globe, covering parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The Coffee Belt region primarily falls within the equatorial zone, extending north and south, with its northernmost point reaching Mexico and Myanmar, and its southernmost point extending to Zimbabwe and Brazil.

If it's coffee beans originating from Africa, you'll experience distinct acidity and fruity characteristics. Especially from Ethiopia, coffee from this region offers a tea-like body, blueberry flavors, rich fruit aromas, and excellent acidity. As for Kenyan coffee beans, they feature distinctive grapefruit flavors and clean acidity, with high-quality Kenyan coffee having a wine-like body.

Other African origins like Burundi and Rwanda also produce beans known for their unique sweetness and body.

Ethiopia is one of the main producers of Arabica coffee in Africa, producing some of the world's finest Arabica coffee. It's said that coffee was first discovered by shepherds in Ethiopia's Kaffa region, and the name "coffee" evolved from "Kaffa," making its reputation as the "hometown of coffee" well-deserved.

Ethiopia's geographical environment is highly suitable for coffee cultivation. Coffee is primarily grown in the southern highlands at altitudes between 1,100 and 2,300 meters. The soil in these areas is well-drained, slightly acidic, and red and loose. Currently, about 25% of Ethiopia's population depends directly or indirectly on coffee production for their livelihood. The majority of farmers use traditional cultivation methods, manually tending to coffee trees, using organic fertilizers, and avoiding harmful pesticides and herbicides. Therefore, most coffee produced in Ethiopia is organic.

Natural characteristics of coffee beans include size, shape, acidity, texture, flavor, and aroma. Ethiopian coffee beans are small, aromatic, and have a wine-like acidity, making them highly favored by coffee enthusiasts. Due to their unique aroma and flavor, they are often used in the production of beverages, ice cream, and candies, as well as in variety improvement.

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