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Coffee Origins and Geography

Tags: #coffee/geography Aliases: Coffee origins and geography overview, Coffee producing regions overview, Global coffee geography Related: Coffee Origins MOC | Coffee Origin MOC | Bean Belt | Coffee Terroir | Coffee Origin Flavour Profiles Status: 🌱 Stub

Overview

Coffee is grown commercially in the tropical band between approximately 25°N and 25°S latitude — the Bean Belt — where the combination of altitude, rainfall, temperature, and soil supports Arabica and Robusta cultivation. The primary producing regions are East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania), West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Uganda), Central and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Peru), and Asia-Pacific (Vietnam, Indonesia, India). Each region expresses distinct flavour characteristics shaped by its terroir, dominant varieties, and processing traditions. For country-level profiles and regional terroir deep dives, see the linked MOCs.

Key Facts

  • Coffee is cultivated in over 70 countries within the Bean Belt (approximately 25°N–25°S latitude)
  • Brazil is the world's largest Arabica producer; Vietnam is the largest Robusta producer
  • Ethiopia is the genetic homeland of Arabica coffee and the origin of the greatest wild variety diversity
  • Altitude is the single most important terroir factor for Arabica quality; higher-altitude farms (1,500–2,200 m) typically produce denser beans with greater flavour complexity

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