Coffee: Country of Origin

Below is a list of the major producer of coffee, categorised by country.

Brazil - The largest producer, produce a third of all production, mostly of Arabica.

Colombia - A smaller producer than Brazil, but noted for their high quality beans.

Costa Rica - High quality beans, which needs to be blended to lower the caffeine content.

Ecuador - Export wider variety of beans, Arabica natural / lavado, and Robusta.

El Salvador - Noted for it's shade coffee plantations, competition has stunted production.

Ethiopia - The top African producer, and overall, the 7th largest worldwide.

Haiti - Grown in their mountain range, trade restrictions from the USA has hit their exports.

India - A large producer of Robusta, demand is low in India, with production mostly exported.

Indonesia - Arabica producer, low acidic beans, ideal for blending.

Jamaica - Grown in the Blue Mountain, the beans are recommended for their mild quality.

Kenya - The beans are grown on ideal grounds around Mount Kenya.

Mexico - They focus on Arabica production, fifth biggest worldwide producer.

Vietnam - Producer of West Highland Robusta, Chari / Excelsa and Catimor.