Coffee, the drink that wakes up the world, blessed seed of the coffee tree fruit. Photo: National Geographic
By: Hayeth Fayad R.
Coffee is the most consumed commercial beverage in the world. Depending on the origin of the plant, there are two varieties of coffee: Arabica coffee and Robusta coffee, the first being the most appreciated and also the most expensive. The International Coffee Organization (ICO) explores coffee quality, based on aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body, and balance. With this, it has been possible to establish the definitive ranking of the best coffees in the world based on the opinion of the greatest experts in the field.
What is the country in South America with one of the best coffees in the world?
Colombia It is positioned as the country with the best coffee in South America, surpassing other nations such as Brazil or Peru. Its grains are characterized by their fruity touches and for having a unique flavor depending on the specific area where it is grown. It is a coffee with an extraordinary and smooth flavor, very balanced in acidity and sweetness, which produces several Arabica crops a year. It is a soft drink, slightly sweet, delicate, zero bitter and very versatile when it comes to enjoying it to the consumer’s taste.
What are the six countries with the best coffee in the world?
In the same ranking where Colombia is, it is revealed that Indonesia has the best coffee in the world. This food is positioned as one of the best thanks to the civet ingestion which results in a grain with a strong flavor, with medium acidity, aromatic touches, and very intense notes of caramel and chocolate. For his part, the Ethiopian coffeewith the environmental conditions such as the rainy climate and the peculiar geography (the Ethiopian massif) make this variety especially tasty, but at the same time delicate, with fruity and spicy notes, and with a very balanced acidity.
Kopi Luwak, from Indonesia, 1 of the best coffees in the world. Photo: Cafegra
Jamaican blue mountain coffee, the coffee plant finds privileged conditions to grow and provide itself with its unique characteristics: mild temperatures, volcanic soil, abundant rains and a lot of cloud cover. All this, added to manual harvesting, production in small quantities and the use of 100% organic fertilizers, gives blue mountain a premium quality.
He Kenyan coffee It is better known as the champagne of coffees. The constant rainfall in the area causes this plant to produce very aromatic and high-quality coffee fruits. A 100% Arabica drink, with body, intense flavor but pleasant to the palate and a higher acidity than the previous ones, reminiscent of wine.
Jamaican Coffee Guide to the best in the world. Photo: Un Cafecito website
Nicaraguan Coffee Altitude is of great importance when assessing the premium quality of this coffee, since it is grown at altitudes that are around 1,300 and 1,700 meters high. Its grain is the largest in the world, which is why it is also known as elephant coffee. The truth is that it is a gastronomic rarity, and is believed to be a mutation of Arabica coffee, which was produced in Maragogype, Bahia, Brazilat the end of the 18th century.
What is unique about Indonesian coffee?
According to experts, the best coffee in the world is the one produced in this country, specifically the civet coffee variety, also called Kopi Luwak. A highly appreciated coffee and, in fact, it has not fallen from the ranking as one of the most exquisite and sought-after on the market for years. It is obtained by grinding coffee beans extracted from the excrement of an animal, the civet or luwak. A cup of Kopi Luwak coffee can cost between $80 and $100.
What factors influence the quality of coffee?
It depends on numerous factors, among which the following stand out: the species, the cultivated variety, the environmental conditions, the agronomic practices of the crop, the processing method used, the storage conditions of the grain, the industrial processing and the preparation of the drink. .
What is the first country to export coffee?
By the end of 2023, Brazil shipped coffee to other countries worth approximately 7,351 million US dollars. In this way, the South American State becomes, once again, the main coffee exporter in the world. Precisely, the country of Rio de Janeiro is the largest coffee producer. Specifically, it produced about 66.5 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee in the last year.
What effects does coffee have on the body?
Caffeine affects the body’s metabolism in various ways. Among its most notable effects are the following:
- Stimulation of the Central Nervous System: Awakens the central nervous system, generating a feeling of alert and a boost of energy.
- Diuretic Effect: It promotes the elimination of extra water and salt from the body by increasing urinary frequency.
- Increased Stomach Acid: It increases acid production in the stomach, which can cause gastric discomfort or heartburn.
- Interference in Calcium Absorption: It can make it difficult for the body to absorb calcium.
- Increase in Blood Pressure: It can raise blood pressure, which could be a risk for people with hypertension.
How do you say coffee in Indonesian?
In Indonesiacitizens call coffee ‘kopi’.
