Colombian Coffee isn’t the Only South American Coffee
South American coffee is some of the highest quality and the most consistently produced in the world. Colombian coffee is one of the more popular coffees in South America and around the world. This country is also one of the largest producers of arabica coffee beans. The coffee here has a nice rich flavor and a caramel sweetness to it, a taste that is unique to the region. It is also slightly acidic and heavily bodied. Which will tantalize the taste buds and having you come back for more.
Some famous Colombian coffees are Medellin, Armenia, Manizales
Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in South America, greater than Colombian, Ecuadorian, Peruvian and Venezuelan coffee producers combined. Unfortunately for Brazil it is more about the quantity rather than the quality of the production of the coffee beans. Meaning that the grade of beans produced are more along the lines of Robusta than Arabica. Nonetheless, there is still great coffee to be had from this country. Arabica coffee beans from Brazil have a smooth and sweet flavor and are medium bodied. A famous brand you may be familiar with is Bourbon Santos.
Peru has some major coffee producers that like to use this countries coffee to blend with other beans to balance out the flavors of their particular brand. Here they produce a mild flavor with excellent body and a slight sweetness to it. A great after dinner drink. You probably won’t be able to find Peruvian coffee at a coffee shop but will unknowingly drink it in a blend in name brands such as Chanchamayo, coffee that is great tasting and doesn’t disappoint.
Ecuador boasts some of the highest regions for the production of South American coffee. Arabica coffee beans grow well on these plantations. The coffee produced here, like coffee from Colombia, has a distinct flavor. The taste is sharp and woody but unfortunately lacks body. It is quite bland tasting in comparison to other coffees and is therefore usually used as a blend.
Venezuela produces a unique coffee that stands out against other South American coffees. It is in close competition with the high quality coffee that is produced in Colombia. These arabica coffee beans produce a coffee that is slightly acidic, mild and mellow with a sweet aroma. A few famous brands are Meridas, and Maracaibos.
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I would like to add Guatemala’s coffee (Central America)to your list. Coffee from Antigua Guatemala has long been recognized for growing the highest quality coffees in the world. It’s climate, high altitude, fertile volcanic soils and traditional farming practices contribute to the making of the world’s finest coffee.
One of the best is, RDalton Coffee from Filadelfia Estate.
RDalton Has won the International Cup of Excellence Award in 2001, 2002, 2005 and in 2009. http://www.antiguafc.com/fiesgean.html