Brazil: over 30
percent of the world’s coffee is produced in Brazil. Mostly used in production
of canned and instant coffee. Bourbon Santos makes a mild acidic, medium-bodied
coffee.
Colombia: second to Brazil in worldwide
production, Colombia’s crop is handpicked, washed arabica beans. If you like
a rich, finely balanced flavor coffee, then Medellin, Colombia’s most famous
coffee is the one.
Costa Rica: all of the beans are washed
arabicas. Possessing a rich, full body, they tingle with acidity.
Ecuador: some of the highest-altitude
coffee plantations in the world perch on the mountains of this South American
country, but the coffee they produce is indifferent and most often used for
blends.
Ethiopia: according to legend, coffee’s
name came from the Ethiopian region of Kaffa. Ethiopian Harrar is one of the
world’s best-known, strongest-flavored coffees.
Indonesia: named after the islands where
they are grown, Sumatra, Celebes, and Java coffees are famous for their rich,
spicy, full-bodied flavor.
Kenya: it has a delicate smoothness and
winey aftertaste that is popular in both UK and United States
Yemen: Mocha, named after the ancient
Arabian port of Moka on the red sea, is a fragrant, creamy brew with a rich
almost chocolaty aftertaste.
