A breakdown of Vietnamese coffee-producing regions
Vietnam is the second-largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil, and is the largest robusta-growing origin on the planet. This means it holds an...
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A Puerto Rican coffee has broken the 90-point barrier – but is there a future for its specialty coffee sector?
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has been growing coffee since the 1730s. By the late 19th century, it was even the world’s seventh-largest producer of coffee. However, following years of colonial rule and several devastating hurricanes, the island’s coffee production declined significantly. But in recent years, there has been something of a resurgence – especially with growing higher-quality coffee. In August 2023, a Puerto Rican coffee received 92 points… read more
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has been growing coffee since the 1730s. By the late 19th century, it was even the world’s seventh-largest producer of coffee. However, following years of colonial rule and several devastating hurricanes, the island’s coffee… read more
Understanding coffee production in Angola
At its peak, Angola was the third-largest coffee producer in the world. However, since becoming independent in 1975, the industry has suffered through civil war,...
Exploring coffee production in Ghana
Ghana is located on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, only a few degrees north of the equator. The country borders Côte d’Ivoire to the west,...
A guide to coffee production in Campo das Vertentes
Campo das Vertentes is a coffee-producing region in Brazil, located in the heart of the state of Minas Gerais. Technically a mesoregion, it boasts altitudes...
What is Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee?
Jamaica Blue Mountain (JBM) coffee has been around for a long time. In fact, Jamaica’s coffee farms can actually be traced back with one coffee...
A guide to Tanzanian coffee production
Tanzania is the fourth-largest coffee producer in Africa, behind Ethiopia, Uganda, and Cote D’Ivoire. Despite this, the local coffee industry has faced challenges in recent...
Exploring Zambia as a coffee origin
As is common in many producing countries in Africa, coffee was first introduced to Zambia by missionaries. Here, however, it arrived comparatively late, in the...
A guide to coffee production in Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth-largest island on Earth, located just off the southeastern coast of Africa. Some time in the mid-late 19th century, coffee was introduced...
Coffee production in Cameroon
Just a few decades ago, Cameroon was one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. However, in recent years, government policy has caused production...
Mozambique: A new frontier for coffee production
Mozambique isn’t the first country people think of when they talk about coffee. It has historically produced negligible volumes of coffee, and both conflict and...
Exploring the Nigerian coffee sector
Coffee was first introduced to Nigeria in the late 19th century, with the first recorded exports taking place in 1896. It was a major cash...
Exploring Malawi as a coffee origin
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa with a population of more 19 million people. Its economy is largely driven by agriculture, which supports...
“Remodelling to make a real difference”: Coffee production in Zimbabwe
In the early 1990s, Zimbabwe was a recognised coffee producer. The country’s sector supported more than 20,000 farmers, who produced more than 15,000 tonnes of...
Exploring the Chinese coffee supply chain
In the 2005/06 crop year, Chinese coffee production totalled some 359,000 60kg bags, putting the country 30th in the world by volume at the time....
Micro lots & Monsoon Malabar: India’s future as a coffee origin
India is home to more than a billion people, 22 languages, and some of the world’s most culturally and ethnically diverse cities. It occupies the...
A guide to coffee production in Nicaragua
Much like in other Central American countries, coffee production has played an important role in Nicaragua’s history and economic development. Coffee was first cultivated in...