When it comes to coffee does it make a difference where it comes from? If you haven’t experienced gourmet coffee you probably think that it’s all created equal. But that’s not true. It’s not all created equal. If you’re a regular coffee drinker, you can tell the difference from one coffee shop to the next. Heck, even if you’re a regular at the same place you can probably tell the difference in the way your favorite coffee is made from one worker to the next. With all that being said, let’s take a look at two different geographic origins for coffee.
The first origin we’re going to look at is Guatemala. Located in Central America with highlands and volcanic soil, it’s been said that Guatemalan coffee is one of the most flavorful around. So, what makes this coffee so unique and flavorful? It’s an interesting blend of spicy and smoky flavors.
Moving on to the South American region, let’s take a look at Brazil which is also known as the world’s largest coffee producer supplying about 25% of the world’s coffee! What makes Brazilian coffee so special? Because of the way it’s grown (at lower elevations) it has a lower acidity than other coffees. The beans create more creama (a dark reddish-brown foam) making them great for Espresso.
Now that you have a bit of information about two different geographic origins that produce coffee, you should have a better understanding of why all coffee is not created equal. Be sure to check out Roaste.com for a large selection of Guatemalan and Brazilian coffee blends.
