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FAQs about 15 types of coffee in the world from A to Z!

Coffee is undoubtedly one of the most consumed hot beverages in the world. Although Turkish coffee is famous in Turkish culture, there are also different types of coffee that are famous all over the world. Yemeni coffee, Ethiopian coffee, Brazilian coffee, Dominican coffee are just a few of them. In this article we, as Tourwix Travel, inform you in detail about coffee types from all over the world.

What is a coffee bean?

Before moving on to types of coffee, what do you think you need to know about coffee beans? We can start by saying that coffee is actually a fruit seed. Coffee beans are derived from two main types of coffee trees, using different techniques to dry and roast the beans from coffee trees that only grow in the tropical regions of the world. The names of these trees are Arabica and Coffee Canephor.

After a long processing process, the coffee beans take on the wonderful shape that we see. Different washing and roasting methods can also produce different results on the same coffee beans.

Which is the best coffee bean?

Which is the best coffee bean? That's why we want to answer your questions without making you wait any longer. First of all, it should be noted that coffee beans differ in both aroma and character depending on the growing area. We encourage you to consider the following points to help you find the most suitable coffee beans for your taste.

If you like the aroma of coffee, we can emphasize that Arabica coffee beans are suitable for your taste.
Of course, if you like fruity and floral flavors, you can prefer Ethiopian coffee.
If you like some chocolate with your coffee, you can rate the coffee produced in the Guatemala region.
If you like espresso, you can try dark roasts or espresso blends.

We would like to briefly introduce the types of coffee that come from all over the world;

1 - Ethiopian coffee

Did you know that Ethiopia is the home of coffee? You heard me right! It was discovered by Özdemir Pasha when coffee was first used in the Kafta region. For this reason, Ethiopian coffee also shows regional differences. But the difference here is bigger than you might think. The rate of change may vary depending on the season. There are also farms in Ethiopia that still use wild coffee plants. For this reason, the Yiga coffee is grown here, which is considered one of the most beautiful coffees in the world. Ethiopia ranked fifth among global coffee growers.

2 - Yemeni coffee

One of the first countries that comes to mind when thinking about coffee is Yemen. Because nobody knows the reputation of Yemeni coffee. We must add that the seeds that Özdemir Pasha brought to Yemen were sown here. For centuries, coffee spread from Yemen to the Ottoman Empire. From there he traveled to port cities such as Alexandria and Istanbul and later had the opportunity to spread throughout Europe. Yemen coffee has a balanced aroma and acidity, it is the most valuable coffee in the world due to its quality, naturalness and low production yield.

3 - Brazilian coffee

Brazil is the country that sells the most coffee to Turkey and the world. The fact that it has the widest range of products from the cheapest to the highest quality also affects the situation. If we look at the last few years, we see that we went to Brazil when we couldn't find coffee in Yemen. We can say that Brazilian coffee, which has a slightly sweet and nutty aroma, is also suitable for Turkish coffee.

4 - Dominican coffee

The Dominican Republic ranks first among the most successful countries in organic coffee cultivation. Due to its geographical location and climate, its coffee has a high aroma. However, due to high domestic consumption, overseas sales are limited.

5 - El Salvador coffee

While Salvador coffee has a distinctive and elegant flavor, the dominant flavors upon brewing are chocolate and caramel. A bittersweet chocolate arugula is also available. Fruit candies with a velvety, slightly sweet and buttery taste also contain fine fruit aromas.

6 - Indonesian coffee

Indonesian coffee production ranks third in the world. In terms of production technology, these coffees also contain Arabica and Robusta. All regions of the country are also suitable for coffee production. The Arabica coffee beans grown in the country are mature and have low acidity. Their coffees are more for their local specialties than for himre country names known. Java, Sumatra, Timor and Sulawesi are names coffee lovers know well. The most expensive coffee in the world, Kopi Luwak (civet coffee) is produced here.

7 - Guatemalan Brown

Guatemala's coffee production ranks tenth in the world. This land grows delicious coffee with its volcanic terrain and strong aroma. The Guatemalan coffee will leave it on the palate of coffee lovers with its spicy, fruity and smoky aromas.

8 - Honduran coffee

We can explain the most important characteristic of Honduran coffee by the fact that it is produced in the mountains. Coffee is grown at about 1,000 to 1,600 meters. This makes Honduran coffee rich in minerals and nutrients. It also has an extremely strong aroma.

9 - Kenyan coffee

Kenyan coffee offers coffee lovers the taste of Arabic coffee. In addition, Kenyan coffee can taste distinct grapefruit and grape flavors. It also stands out among the most popular coffees in the world.

10 - Colombian coffee

Colombia is the fourth largest coffee producer in the world. It is important to note that the quality of the coffee is government controlled. It was difficult, but only because of the rough terrain was it possible to produce quality coffee. It is also very popular with its soft drinks.

11 - Coffee from Costa Rica

Costa Rican coffee is grown on farms at high altitude. Tarrazu, Volcan Poas, Tres Rios, Heredia, Central Valley and Naranji are coffee growing areas. Costa Rican coffee offers coffee lovers a smooth and clean beverage in terms of texture, aroma and flavor.

12 - Mexican coffee

Mexico is the eighth largest coffee producer in the world. Its flavor is more pronounced when fried. It is also an ideal type of coffee for blending. Chiapas coffee is one of the finest coffees grown on the southeast coast of Mexico bordering Guatemala. It is served to coffee lovers under the name Tapachula after the city where it is made.

13 - Nicaraguan Coffee

It can be said that Nicaraguan coffee is a typical American coffee. Different farms also have subtle differences. Overall it was delicious with a balanced acidity.

14 - Peruvian coffee

Peru is the ninth largest coffee producer in the world. Peruvian coffee is known for its richness, smoothness and low acidity. It grows high in the mountains and has real small farms. All coffee beans are Arabica beans.

15 - Rwandan coffee

Rwandan coffee, like most of the coffees mentioned above, is organically grown on mountain farms. It contains fruity, floral and citrus scents. We can say that it is much softer than African coffee.

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