The world got a lot bigger when the colonial powers learned about the Americas—and so did the world of coffee. In this blog, we’ll cover eight different coffee growing countries in Central and South America, though there are nearly two dozen producing countries in that part of the world. Let’s enjoy a birds-eye view of these various specialty-grade coffee growing countries so you can make informed buying decisions when picking out future coffee beans. Mexico
Most of Mexico’s specialty-grade coffee goes to the United States, which isn’t all that surprising consider the geographical proximity. Also due to proximity to organizations, Mexico has become the world leader in certified organic coffee. Common Flavours: Crisp Acidity, Low Body, Deep Flavors Guatemala
Common Flavours: High Acidity, Complex Flavor Profiles Costa Rica
Thankfully, Costa Rica is generally doing well as a country, has strict labor laws, and doesn’t face some of the more intense poverty struggles that its neighboring countries experience. For this reason, Costa Rican coffees are often a bit more expensive than those of its neighbors. Common Flavours: Bright Acidity, Medium-Heavy Body, Clean, Floral El Salvador
Common Flavours: Mild Acidity, Medium Body, Earth, Citrus Panama
In the early 2000’s, the farm Hacienda La Esmeralda “rediscovered” geisha variety coffee plants that had been brought from Ethiopia sometime in the previous century. Though now genetically distinct from Ethiopia’s coffee from gesha forest, it features a similar exotic acidity and incredible floral flavours. Common Flavours: Bright Acidity, Medium Body, Citrus, Floral, Sweet Ecuador
Common Flavours: Bright Acidity, Low Body, Floral And Fruity Notes Colombia
Common Flavours: Medium Acidity And Body, Citrus, Nutty, Fruity Notes Brazil
One thing stays fairly consistent with Brazilian beans: they are grown at lower altitudes. This tends to result in a lower acidity and heavier body, though in terms of flavour, Brazil’s coffee is all over the board. Common Flavours: Low Acidity, Heavy Body, Pleasant, Fruity, Floral Now that you’ve read about these incredible countries, it’s time to taste them for yourself. Check out our current range of specialty-grade coffees and start exploring the flavours of Central and South American coffee. The post Coffee Regions Of The World: Central And South America appeared first on Alternative Brewing. from https://alternativebrewing.com.au/coffee-regions-world-central-south-america/
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