From Ethiopia, the geographic home of the Arabica coffee bean, to Brazil and Vietnam, the major coffee growing regions of the World are tucked between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The worlds leading consumers of coffee can however be found in Europe with Luxemburg leading the charge.

Major coffee producing countries.

To produce incredible coffee, you need the perfect combination of temperature, rainfall, elevation and soil. Nutrient-rich soil with a pH between 5 and 6 is ideal for growing high-quality coffee.

Brazil.

As the leading global producer of coffee beans for over 150 years, chances are you have enjoyed a cup of coffee that had its origins in this South American country. Coffee plantations cover about 27,000 square kilometres of Brazil with the majority located in Minas Gerais, Sao Paulo, and Parana.

Vietnam.

Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world. The climate and altitude of Vietnam favours Robusta coffee, accounting for 97% of their total coffee output. Speaking of outputs, coffee is the second largest agricultural export of Vietnam, second only to rice.

Columbia.

Columbia’s perfect climate has enabled it to produce some of the world’s best coffee. However, climate change has had a negative impact with rising temperatures and increased rainfall threatening the world’s largest producer of arabica coffee.

Indonesia.

Indonesia has an ideal geographical location for coffee production. It is near the equator and has numerous mountainous regions that are well suited for coffee production. As the climate favours lower-quality Robusta beans Indonesian coffee producers focus more on quantity over quality.

Ethiopia.

Ethiopia is the home of Arabica, the most popular beans worldwide. It's no surprize then that coffee is not only a huge part of their lives but livelihoods as well, accounting for over 28% of their exports. It's estimated that 15 million citizens are employed in coffee production throughout Ethiopia.

The different coffee types.

Learn the differences between coffee types, how to prepare them perfectly, and most importantly how to enjoy them.

The different coffee beans.

Learn more about the different types of coffee beans that can hugely change the taste of your coffee.

Coffee plant.

First discovered in the forested highlands of the Ethiopian province of Kaffa, coffee has since become a staple of households across the world.