South Africa is no different when it comes to the consumption of coffee, not just as the quintessential beverage needed to kickstart your ay but also as a social drug enabling cohesion and recreation. The rainbow nation which is also the land of Savannas, South Africa has a quite imbued history in caffeine production and consumption. Instant coffee remains to
Tag: Coffee Arabica
The untapped coffee potential in Myanmar
Some of the most recent trade statistics suggest that Myanmar has nearly 49,000 acres of coffee plantations of which 90 per cent of the produce is Arabica and the rest is Robusta. Although the production levels are quite meager, reaching 8000 tons per year, however, the value of exports has increased significantly over the past few years from US$6 million
Ethiopian Coffee – Single Origin & Traceability
Ethiopia, popularly known as the birthplace of Arabica Coffee, today accounts for 3 % of the coffee grown worldwide. The main coffee growing regions are Lekempt, Jimma, Limmu, Sidamo, and Yirgacheffe. It is quite interesting to note that more than 70% of the Ethiopian population consists of farmers. Forest, Semi-Forest, Garden and Plantation Coffees are the three main production systems