Coffee cultivation in the most producing countries

Originally from Ethiopia, the coffee is now cultivated in many countries : prized for its many virtues (improving memory, concentration and morale) but also for its possible curative properties (reducing the risk of Alzheimer's and certain cancers), coffee has now become the second most traded commodity after oil. It is produced in many countries, but the most exported coffees today are those from Guatemala, Brazil and Colombia. Focus on 3 countries for which the cultivation of coffee has become one of the main economic sources.

Culture in Guatemala

THE " coffee Guatemalan ", is a cultivated in Guatemala, a Central American country located south of Mexico. Known for its spicy and strong taste, the coffee Guatemalan coffee is one of the most popular coffees to date. There are different varieties in Guatemala :

• The Bourbon
• The Catuaí
• The Caturra
• The Pache
• The Typica

Guatemalan coffees are known for their sweet, sometimes spicy taste : some can be composed of notes of chocolate or caramel while others are more tangy with fruity citrus notes. But the coffee Guatemala is recognized for its diversity and quality : it's a coffee with rich and savory notes, and the complexity of the flavors makes it a coffee exceptional. The Guatemala's product is mainly Arabica grain, which is an extremely popular grain, since it now represents no less than 50% of imports from coffee green in France.

Culture in Brazil

It was in Rio de Janeiro that the first plantations were established in Brazil. Imported from Guyana, the plantations quickly took up residence in several Brazilian states, such as Minas Gerais, Bahia, Espirito Santo, São Paulo, Paraná and Rononia. Both Arabica and Robusta were grown there. The difference between Guatemalan and Brazilian cultivation lies in the preparation of the coffee : in Brazil it is prepared in various ways : we use the " dry ways ", " wet " And " semi-humid » for the separation of cherry pulp and grains. These different preparation techniques allow the coffee Brazilian a heterogeneity of its own. Just like the coffee Guatemalan, the coffee Brazilian has several varieties :

• The Typica
• The Bourbon
• The Caturra
• The Maragogype
• The Conillon (robusta)

Coffee Culture in Colombia

Colombian culture represents the largest production in Colombia : THE coffee is an integral part of Colombian culture. It is in the 18th^th century that Colombia began planting and production throughout the territory. As for the preparation of the Colombian product, it is a matter of favoring the process " humid ", which gives it an incomparable quality and finesse. In Colombia as in Guatemala, the cultivation of the Arabica species is preferred.The different varieties Colombian are as follows :

• The Typica
• The Castillo
• Colombia
• The Caturra
• The Tabi
• The Bourbon

Coffee, from production to tasting

Today, it is a key element in the daily lives of many French people. : mainly enjoyed as a drink, its consumption has become a real ritual. Also used in skin care for its draining and refreshing properties, it has an infinite number of beneficial properties and virtues. This is the case for scrubs based on coffee which help revitalize dull skin : It is an excellent skin exfoliant, removing dead skin and other skin imperfections. The most widely produced varieties are Bourbon, Typica, and Catura. These three varieties are produced in Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil, respectively.