Coffee Regions
African Coffee
Africa
Ethiopia: Coffee is indigenous to Ethiopia, where
it was found growing wild in the third century. It is considered
to be the world's purest coffee, growing at altitudes of 1,000
- 2,000 metres. Much of the crop goes unpicked because it cannot
be accessed by roads. Ethiopian coffee is processed by the dry
method due to severe water restrictions.
Kenya: Kenya produces some very fine
Arabica that ranks with the best. Grown at high altitudes, these
beans produce a cup with a sharp acidity, liveliness, and subtle
fruit notes. Kenya coffee consistently ranks among the world's
most prized coffees.
Yemen: In the Yemen, Mocha coffee
is always described as having a distinct feel and texture with
the dry undertones of a great wine. It is always very rich and
dark, and can be described as chocolate-like. The term "mocha"
in this case has nothing to do with the variety of bean or flavour,
but rather the port from which it was historically shipped.
While en route to Indonesia, rounding the Cape of Good Hope,
Dutch navigators would routinely call on the port of 'Moka'
where they would take on coffee cargo. It was a result of these
journeys that coffee ended up making its way to Java. The mainstay
coffee blend of the coffee industry "Moka/Mocca/Mocha-Java"
originated during these times.
The best of Yemen coffee is very balanced and creamy, offering
a coffee so exquisite it inspires brand loyalty to all who
drink it.
Asia-Pacific Coffee
Asia-Pacific
Indonesia: Indonesian coffees are
the fullest bodied coffee in the world. They are also very rich,
mellow, and extremely flavourful.
All beans are classified according to districts of origin and
graded by size and defects. In the cup, it is complex,with a
syrupy, rich body and a tangy aromatic finish. Indonesiancoffees
never lose their flavour, even with the addition ofmilk.
Sumatra: Some of the most famous
and excellent coffees are grown on the islands of the Malay
Archipelago: Sumatra, Celebes, and Java in Indonesia. Sumatra,
in particular, is famous for its full-bodied, tangy and exotic
flavour qualities.
Latin American Coffee
South America
Colombia: Colombia is one of the top
five coffee producing and exporting countries. Most of Colombian
coffee is consistently good. At Gloria Jean's, we carefully
select from the various regionsto find the very best that the
country has to offer in a givenyear. Colombian coffee is graded
by region and by size. ONLY A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF Colombian's
coffee is considered to be true 'Specialty' coffee and at Gloria
Jean's we further refine that by selecting the very best Supremo
beans from the best regions.
Central America
Costa Rica: We have great regard for
Costa Rican coffee. At best, it balances acidity, body, and
flavourful richness. The special growing conditions and thin
mountain air in Costa Rica's mountain ranges produce some of
the world's finest coffees. The countryside surrounding San
Jose, Costa Rica's capital, is where most of the region's coffee
is grown.
Guatemala: Jesuit priests first introduced
coffee into Guatemala. However, it was not until the 18th century
that coffee was cultivated by German immigrants. There are 5
coffee growing regions in Guatemala: Cuban, Huehuetenango, Antigua,
Attitan, and Freihanes.
Mexico: "La Sirena Oaxaca".
Oaxaca (pronounced "wa-Ha-ca") is one of the two premier
Mexican coffee producing states. Although it is grown in 13
states, Oaxaca offers the perfect combination of temperature,
precipitation, soil richness and altitude for growing specialty
quality coffee.
Coffee from Mexico is characterised by a large, bold bean with
a very defined ridge. The very best of Mexican coffees have
a delicately balanced acidity and are smooth with a hint of
sweetness and nutty overtones.
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