Knowing The World Largest Coffee Producers

This country is in second place in the ranking.

If you’re a coffee lover, you’ll probably want to know where do your favorite beans come from. Every year, the International Coffee Organization shows the world largest coffee producers based on their annual coffee production. In the list, there are well-known names; however, there are other countries that will undoubtedly surprise you with their production of this important product. Want to know more about your coffee producers? Keep reading That Coffee Roasters.

World largest coffee producers

With the amount of coffee business that exists today and the rise in its consumption, it’s not surprising that coffee beans are one of the most traded commodities in the world. With large consumer countries such as the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada, Russia and the United States, the competition to win the title of largest producer is close, although for a hundred years a country has always been at the top of the list for its large territory and production. Surely, as the great enthusiast you are, you’ve figured out who it is.

However, the fact that a country is the largest exporter does not mean that the quality of other coffees is inferior. Each product will have a particular quality given by the environmental and production conditions of each country. Although there is one characteristic that the world largest coffee producers share and that is the fact that they are located in the tropics. Which countries are these? Get to know them below.

#1 Brazil

That’s right, as you might have imagined, this exotic country is at the top of the list of coffee producers with over a 2,500,000 metric ton of beans production. Thanks to its long extension, this country has managed to locate 3 specific regions with an ideal climate for growing good coffee: Minas Gerais, Paraná, and São Paulo. A particular feature of this country is its drying method which consists of letting the berries dry under the sun.

#2 Vietnam

Despite the extension of the country's territory, its production is currently among the largest in the world, surpassing other countries with a long coffee tradition. At present, Vietnam produces about 1,650,000 metric tons of coffee beans per year. You probably thought their economy was only based on rice exports, didn’t you?

#3 Colombia

Of course, Colombia, as one of the largest producers, couldn’t be absent from the list. Its product is one of the best known worldwide and, thanks to roasters such as That Coffee Roasters, its variety of coffee has reached the entire world. In general, the second place on the list is disputed with Vietnam, although this time its production reached over 800,000 metric tons of coffee beans. Despite this fact, its great production of green Arabica is one of the favorites of coffee lovers all over the world.

#4 Indonesia

It was mentioned earlier that this list was full of surprises, and among them is Indonesia. In general, its product is not very well known, but the truth is that it produces about 660,000 metric tons of coffee beans. Its specialty is green Robusta coffee, although its quality is no better than that of Arabica coffee from Brazil and Colombia.  

#5 India

Yes, although the majority of its population prefers tea, this country is one of the largest coffee producers. It stands out for exporting almost 80% of its production since consumption in the country is very low. The area for growing coffee is not very large, so this product is cultivated with spices such as cardamom and cinnamon, which give a different aromatic touch to the bean.

Due to climatic changes in the different regions, some countries may decrease their annual production on some occasions. However, they remain at the top of the world largest coffee producers’ rankings alongside their high-quality products. This is the case of Colombian coffee, whose fame precedes it and whose flavor makes it the favorite of That Coffee Roasters.

Quality and flavor in one place, that’s what we offer at That Coffee Roasters. Learn more about our varied Colombian coffees and beans through our social networks, and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have about the type of coffee of your preference.

Sources:

WorldAtlas - Top Coffee Producing Countries

International Coffee Organization - Trade Statistics Tables

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How to Taste Different Flavors in a Cup of Coffee

What do you look for in your cup?

Relax, we know how confusing talking about coffee can be. When people start talking about specialty coffee and how bold its body is or how acidic it tastes, all we can think about is: isn’t coffee just bitter and sometimes sweet if you add sugar? At first, we might be skeptical about how different coffee can actually be depending on its properties and origins, but once you learn to tell its nuances and qualities, a new world of flavors and contrasts will open up right in front of you.

So where do we begin? Is there a right way to drink coffee to better understand its characteristics? On today’s article, we’ll explore how we can train our senses to enjoy all that coffee truly has to offer.

The first thing you’ll need to do: forget about sugar and cream. We tend to add different ingredients to our coffee to make it sweeter, but they mask the best properties hidden behind coffee when it’s brewed pure. You’ll be able to sense more if you drink it simple and black. That’s how professionals do coffee cupping, which is the practice of tasting different brews to identify their different notes.

Exactly what will you be able to distinguish when you try it this way? Among others, you get to discover a new fragrance, aroma, sweetness, acidity, body and the aftertaste. Here’s how to find them in your cup of joe.

Fragrance perception

This part of the process is done with your dry coffee grounds, because it’s believed to be the most aromatic coffee form. Try to clear your mind and let your memories take over when smelling your grounds. This way, you’ll be able to tell if your coffee has fruity, floral or herbal notes. Once you’ve identified the predominant fragrance, you can even go further and try to specify its qualities. If it’s fruity, what kind of fruit do you smell? Is it citric like oranges or sweet peaches?

Aroma perception

This is the first time you’ll be mixing coffee with hot water, which will provoke the coffee aromas to arise. This part of the process depends heavily on how the coffee was roasted; you’ll be able to differentiate these three main categories: nutty-like notes, caramel-like notes and cocoa-like notes. The last two are typical of darker roasts and they’re perfect to take along with chocolate desserts. If, on the other hand, you sense a nutty-like aroma, then you can try to find descriptors such as almonds, peanuts or hazelnuts.

Sweetness

It’s time to taste coffee! Yes, you finally get to drink it. The first sips will let you know how sweet your coffee really is. It can actually come in different notes, such as candy-like, malty-like and fruity-like sweetness. Try to concentrate on how sweet your coffee tastes, so you can actually tell these notes apart from other coffee qualities.

Acidity

Acidity is one of the most popular qualities of coffee. Highly acidic coffees are usually light roasted and they’re perfect to accompany with fruity desserts like pies. You can tell the acidic grade of your coffee if your tongue starts to salivate once you start tasting it thoroughly. Possible descriptors include acid comparable to oranges or lemons and acid similar to green apples.

Body

We’ve reached the famous body. What are people talking about when they say coffee has a full body? It doesn’t describe too much about the taste as it does about the texture. Think about water and the way it feels inside your mouth. Now think about maple syrup, one is fuller than the other and feels heavier in your mouth, right? That’s the body of the drink! To identify this quality, take a sip and fake chew the coffee on your tongue. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Does it feel heavy like syrup or honey?
• Does it feel rugged because of small coffee ground particles?
• Is there no real feeling and it’s actually more watery?

Aftertaste

You’ve sipped your coffee all the way through, what’s left? This part of the cupping process simply refers to how much aftertaste comes with the brew? Help yourself by inhaling a little bit of air and allowing yourself to feel if there’s a strong taste left behind or if it’s gone almost completely.

Once you learn to distinguish the tones and nuances of every cup, you’ll also be able to enjoy coffee like never before. At That Coffee Roasters, part of our daily routine involves cupping and identifying our roasts qualities. It’s complex but a wonderful process, and we’re always amazed at how much some processing and farming methods can change a single drink.

What are your favorite flavors?

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How to Pick the Right Coffee Grinder for You

How to tell apart good coffee grinders from bad ones.

When it comes to coffee equipment, technology has made it a little confusing to actually pick what’s best for us. There are so many options and so many fancy gadgets that sometimes we feel like if we don’t get the best and newest tool, we’re not making a good investment. Now, most people brew ground coffee, but if you’d like to get into the world of specialty coffee and start playing with the possibilities that lie hidden behind every cup, then you should definitely start by grinding your own roasted coffee.

Why grind it when you can have it pre-ground?

Coffee is a product that’s always best consumed when fresh. The more recently-roasted the beans are, the better they’ll taste, because once the roasting is done, the beans immediately start to release aromas that can make a huge difference when it comes to flavor. On the other hand, if you want to immerse yourself into the world of coffee brewing and try different recipes and methods, then you most definitely need to have control over the grind size, since it needs to be perfect for your brewer and not too coarse or too fine.

Experimenting with different sizes will also allow you to manipulate your coffee’s flavor. But which grinder should you use then? On today’s article, we hope to shed some light on the alternatives so you can pick wisely and start having fun!

Blade vs. Burr

The first thing you need to know is that there are two main types: blade grinders and burr grinders. The former are, obviously, made of blades that slice coffee beans into multiple parts. The longer this kind of grinder is on, the finer your coffee will become. Some people advice to stick to burr grinders over blade ones, mainly because the later chops rather than grinds, which can result in an inconsistent grind. They also heat up the beans which can potentially change the flavor.

Burr grinders basically have two burrs, one that stays still and the other that is attached to a motor and rotates. Rather than chopping the beans, these types of grinders crush them and because the force of impact isn’t concentrated in one specific point, the final result tends to be more consistent. However, they tend to be more expensive and can use more energy. They can  be worth it though; a better grinder will make better coffee than most brewers will.

If you choose burr grinders, you can pick between flat blades and conical ones.  Conical grinders are known to be more precise as they can be adjusted by degrees. They’re also more expensive than flat blade grinders, since these only allow to set the disks together for finer grounds or further apart for coarser ones.

Besides all of the above, other things you need to consider are how often and how much will you grind. Once you’ve got your own coffee powder, you should be aware that it’ll go stale pretty quickly, so if you don’t need coffee in large quantities, then you should probably stick to smaller coffee grinders, especially since many of them are so big that they hardly fit countertop units.

Finally, the right choice for you will also depend on whether you tend to try different types of brews and coffee makers. If you like to go from a french press to an espresso, then you’ll need a grinder that allows you to set different settings for specific coffee machines.

The important thing is to have fun experimenting with beans and discovering how they can change and affect our cup of coffee. At That Coffee Roasters, we believe there are few things in life that say morning coffee as freshly grinded coffee. Those are the little details that make every day worth living to the fullest.

Have you ever ground your own coffee?

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Coffee Industry Trends for 2018

Experts expect the coffee industry to keep growing.

As January hits us with its chilly weather, here at That Coffee Roasters, we are doing everything we can to keep our cups of coffee warm and cozy. Let temperatures drop and join us instead at exploring what this 2018 might bring for the coffee industry. What trends will we see? What changes are coming to the market? We might get some clues about it thanks to the coffee festivals that were celebrated last year.

We’re specifically speaking about World of Coffee 2017, which was celebrated in Budapest last year. At the coffee-specialty website The Perfect Daily Grind, they interviewed owners, roasters, manufacturers, competitors and coffee associations to find out more about where they believe our beloved drink is headed this 2018. Here’s what we can learn from what they had to say.

Coffee industry will keep on growing

Even though the last few years, we’ve seen how successful third wave coffee has become, experts were expecting the trend to slow down and the market’s growth to eventually flatten. However, that never happened. More and more consumers are getting into the world of specialty coffee and this allows the industry to keep on growing and specializing itself. Micro-roasteries, and cafes will continue to open in diverse places. Soon enough, Middle Eastern and Eastern Europe countries will be joining the wagon in full force.

Diversified coffee shop offerings

It seems like our beloved coffee shops’ menus will be expanding on this 2018. Some experts predict an increase in coffee shop diversification that will go beyond their regular desserts. Products like beer, wine and cheese are proving to be an interesting alternative to accompany our favorite coffee. This can result in the possibility of reaching new and wider audiences, which means a new opportunity for commercial growth.

New year, new preferences, new coffee

As coffee starts to reach new audiences, baristas will start getting more creative in what they offer. Cold brews, for example, are getting increasingly popular, especially among people who are not regular coffee drinkers. Since cold brew is sweeter in taste and allows a wide variety of recipes, it’s perfect for non-coffee-lovers demographics. Younger drinkers will be especially attracted by the new combinations we might taste this year.

We’ll probably be seeing a greater demand on sweet coffees over acidic ones. Sweet notes are the new trend and we’ll have to see if the industry is up to meet the market’s new demands.

Producers are getting the hang on alternative processing methods

Producing countries are expanding their array of processing methods like never before. Some of these include raised beds, honey processing, natural processing and lactic fermentation. Embracing diversity means that we might see a larger variety and options in the market. Buyers and consumers are asking for it, so farmers are providing it! However, many of these new processing trends are expensive and they might leave poorer farmers behind, as producers with resources will exploit them.

Brewers are focusing on water

Although technology is also taking center-stage with new and more precise machinery that expands options for baristas, coffee professionals are also inspecting the benefits and uses that water can add to the brew. Water components can have a very strong effect on our coffee’s taste, more than people would expect. Aspects like temperature and purity matter on all beverages. Water can affect performance, and the lifespan of coffee makers as well. It even seems that products like “third-wave water” are making their way into the community, so expect to hear more from it.

What would you like the coffee industry to put an eye on this 2018? What else would you like to see in your favorite cafés and roasters? Tell us all about it on our social media and stay updated to see where is coffee taking us for the next 12 months!

What do you want to see in the coffee industry?

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The Best YouTube's Coffee Channels You Need To Subscribe To Right Now!

One of the best things about the Internet is how easily we can connect with people who have the same interests as ours. We can share our passions without fear of being judged, and we can make friends that understand us while learning from their own experiences.

Anyone who tells you social media does nothing but isolate people and leave them friendless, hasn’t been using them properly. When it comes to us, coffee is our ultimate passion and we’re constantly surfing the web to find like-minded people and enjoy their content as we work on ours. YouTube is one of those platforms that are perfectly fitted to build a community around one subject or activity.

Today, we’re bringing you some of the best YouTube coffee channels we’ve found out there! Spend your free time learning about cafés from all over the world, coffee production processes, new techniques for coffee brewing and baristas, as well as latte art essentials. One thing we’re sure about is that you won’t be able to resist the urge of brewing yourself a cup of coffee to enjoy while watching these videos.

European Coffee Trip

Are you a fan of vlogs? Then this channel is perfect for you. Join two friends as they explore the buzzing European coffee scene, discover the best cafés in over 80 cities and meet some of the greatest and most famous coffee personalities in the continent. One new video is uploaded every week! Their love and passion for coffee are absolutely contagious.

Re:Co Symposium

If you’re professionally dedicated to the coffee industry, this channel has your name all over their videos. Find lectures, reflections and conversations about the future of coffee as a commodity and find out where the industry is headed, by listening to the people who work directly with it. How can we make the coffee market better than it already is? That’s the question this YouTube channel is constantly asking.

Dritan Alsela

Do you find latte art videos absolutely satisfying and mesmerizing to watch? We do too, which is why we adore Dritan Alsela’s channel. He’s a European barista with over 19 years of experience in the coffee industry, and he teaches latte art techniques on his YouTube channel. His videos are very well produced and we guarantee you won’t be able to stop watching and learning from them.

Specialty Coffee Association of America

The SCA’s channel is full of fascinating content about the social responsibility of the coffee industry and its producers. Learn about coffee sustainability, profitability, finances and so much more by browsing through their content. SCA acts as a unifying force to build an industry that’s fair and nurturing for all, drawing on years of insights and inspiration from the specialty coffee community.

RealChrisBaca

Professional barista Chris Baca, attempts to bring the world of specialty coffee to YouTube by sharing content about new trends, business advice and coffee education. He also reviews new products and machines in the market, shows them on camera and gives his opinion after using them. He has an outgoing and fun personality that makes his videos entertaining and easy to watch.

Tell us which videos you enjoyed the most in the comments below and share with us your favorite coffee content! If you want to start practicing or applying some of their techniques and advices, head to That Coffee Roasters online store to find the best coffee products to start on the right foot!

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Phone Number: (305) 821-8811

2697 W. 76 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016

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Coffee in Brazil: The Largest Production of Coffee in the World

The coffee plant was first brought to Brazil by French settlers back in the 18th century.

There’s no way to tell how many consumers have access to coffee in the world in this very instant. But what we can say for sure is that, from that whole percentage, there’s a 30% percent that belongs to Brazil. How did this country become such a large retailer of coffee? Let us take a journey to the past and see.

Historical background of Brazilian Coffee

Coffee and Brazil have a relationship that goes way back in time. The first plants to arrive Brazil were brought by French settlers in the early 18th century. Plantations of coffee began North of Brazil, and then they spread all over the country.

Back then, coffee was just being looked as a potential product whereas sugar cane represented the main source of economic stability. Things switched after 1820 when coffee began making its first steps in the exports market. It was then when the production peaked as the coffee plantations gained the fertile soils between the states São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

From that moment, the business of coffee rocketed to an unexpected level. It was in the late 19th century that coffee became the main sustain of Brazil and the number one drink Europeans and Americans wanted in their cups. The country grew along with those who had control of coffee production, the so-called “coffee barons” back then.

These barons became part of the political decisions in the country; they contributed to the Proclamation of the Republic and abolishment of slavery. No book of Brazil’s contemporary history doesn’t contain their influence. These new programs also opened doors for European workers to come over and work on the farms.

The Great Depression really hit the economy of Brazil in 1929. The prices of coffee bags went down drastically, causing thousands of bags to be burned in Brazil. The United States was the main buyer of the product, but the losses were too much.

The changes that Brazil would face during the Republic also contributed to the end of Coffee Era in the country, and together with it, came the decadence of the rural oligarchies’ influence. The commodity and its producers gradually lost its awareness and leadership in the Brazilian economy, preparing the ground for the growth of other economic activities.

After that, coffee managed to survive, and exports continue. Because of its uniqueness and value, it became the most valuable commodity of the country.

Brazil has a deep history with coffee, as you can see. Thanks to the success of this product, the country is as developed as it is today. That Coffee Roasters doesn’t only possess these beans, they also roast them perfectly, so there’s no reason not to contact them and get the best beans for your store or personal business! Make the call, and you’ll see it by yourself.

Brazil is the largest exporter of coffee in the world, not only for its effort in producing but the quality and flavor of the beans they export.

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