The world's boutique coffee producing countries in South America

South American producer countries

1. Brazil

Brazil is the world's number one coffee producer. Coffee beans are produced annually in more than 30 million bags (60 kg per bag), and coffee experts do not rate their beans highly, considering them too monotonous, bitter, sour and aromatic enough, and even not included in the list of fine coffee producing areas. Because most Brazilian coffee gardens are below 1200 meters above sea level, there is no big tree shade, and the way of picking beans is rough, raw and ripe fruits are collected together, which does not meet the conditions of fine coffee.

The Brazilian Fine Coffee Association's term for Brazilian beans is "Strictly Soft," meaning "extremely smooth and smooth," to replace the bad evaluation of "bland, no personality." The association's definition of "extremely warm and smooth" is: "sweet and pure in the mouth, the aftertaste does not have any unpleasant sharp sour taste, and it does not feel as thin as water."

2. Colombia

Coffee was first introduced to Colombia in 1808, and the country is the world's largest producer of high-quality washed Arabica coffee, producing 13 million bags annually. Colombia's interest in developing products and promoting production, coupled with its favorable geographical and climatic conditions, makes Colombia coffee excellent in quality and delicious, and famous all over the world. Its characteristics are: full particles, rich nutrition, rich flavor, moderate acidity.

3. Ecuador

Ecuador is the world's highest arabica coffee plantation. Arabica coffee trees were first introduced to Ecuador in 1952 and the quality of their coffee is excellent, especially when harvested in early June. Ecuadorian coffee beans can be divided into Galapagos (Galapagos) and Gigante (Gigante) two varieties, both have large particles, heavy portions, balanced acidity, aromatic characteristics. Ecuadorian coffee can be divided into two types according to quality: No.1 and ExtraSuperior. They are mainly exported to the Nordic countries of Scandinavia. It can be made into high-quality coffee blends suitable for a variety of uses.

4. Peru

The coffee is well balanced and can be used in mixed drinks. As much as 98 per cent of Peruvian coffee is grown in forested areas, and most producers are smallholders. The best coffee in Peru is produced in Chanchmayo, Cuzco, Norte and Puno. Most Peruvian coffee is grown under natural conditions. The quality of Peruvian coffee is comparable to any coffee from Central or South America. Another indication of the high standards of quality is that the premium coffee produced in Peru is sent to Germany for blending and then shipped to Japan and the United States.

95 per cent of coffee produced in Peru is exported. There are 70 coffee exporters in Peru, 20 of which are large and account for 90% of the country's total exports. 99% of Peru's coffee exports are green beans, 50% of which are exported to Europe and 45% to the United States.