Major coffee-producing regions of the world
Coffee thrives in tropical climates with fertile soil, cooler temperatures, ample rainfall, and plenty of shade.
Coffee Around
World
Coffee is a global phenomenon, brewing bridges between continents and cultures. Join us on a java journey to explore the global landscape of coffee production, consumption, and tradition.
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What is the coffee belt?
The Coffee Belt is a region within 25–30 degrees of the equator where coffee growing conditions are ideal. High altitudes and volcanic soils in some parts of the Coffee Belt add to the already-great growing conditions.
Known for its smooth, well-balanced coffee, particularly from countries like Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, responsible for 40% of production.
Renowned for bold and rich coffee with earthy, spicy, and chocolatey notes, especially from Indonesia and Vietnam.
The birthplace of coffee, boasting full-bodied, complex flavors with fruity or floral notes, particularly from countries such as Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya.
Produces bright, medium-bodied, and aromatic coffee known for its high quality, especially Honduras, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Global coffee consumption by the numbers
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This bold, full-bodied brew with a velvety texture is the
essence of Italian coffee culture.
This Turkish delight is made by boiling finely ground coffee in a cezve (a small, specialized pot), resulting in a thick, frothy, and intense brew that’s served in small cups.
A Vietnamese staple, ca phe da is a sweet and refreshing iced coffee made with robust Vietnamese coffee and condensed milk.
The Oromo word for “coffee,” buna is a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony involving roasting beans over open flames, grinding them by hand, and brewing in a clay pot called a "jebena."
Café de olla is a spiced coffee drink with a subtle sweetness from cinnamon and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), served in a traditional clay pot, common at special occasions.
A cortado, meaning "cut" in Spanish,
is popular break-time beverage made by
"cutting" a double shot of espresso with an equal amount of steamed milk.
Global coffee production in 2023–2024 is projected to reach 178 million 60-kg bags.
Global revenue from the coffee market is about $495.5 billion.
For the bean counters among us, here’s a look at
the worldwide coffee economy at a glance.
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DAILY COFFEE CONSUMPTION PER CAPITA
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Sources: International Coffee Organization, National Coffee Association, Two Chimps Coffee, Wikipedia, World Population Review
Coffee is a worldwide favorite, fueling cultural connections and late-night cram sessions. So let’s raise our cups and toast to that beautiful bean brew. May your mug always floweth over.
