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Four coffees from four unique corners of the globe.

21/09/2020
by coffees.gr

Coffees for... explorers!

The country of origin is one of the basic elements that give each coffee its characteristic taste and special aroma. Coffee connoisseurs are slowly becoming accustomed to distinguishing the woody and spicy coffees of Asia, from the lively and acidic coffees of Africa and the most "rounded" of South America. Although the country of origin of a coffee is not a sign of its quality, it is nevertheless an important element of its identity.


Today, we remember four well-known, but also forgotten coffees, from four different corners of the globe: Yemen, once the cradle of coffee, Cuba, which ended up as a poor relative by the power of coffee, but also Jamaica and Hawaii, which are driving coffee makers around the world crazy.

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Four coffees from four unique corners of the globe.

 

Yemen: World's most legendary coffee

The coffee of the small Arab country literally went through forty waves. When Europe first discovered coffee, the Arabs had the ultimate monopoly on coffee: all the beans that ended up in Europe came from the Yemeni region. When the Dutch colonialists broke this monopoly, the first blend, Mocha-Java, was created from Yemeni and Indonesian beans, until the spread of coffee in various countries through the colonies sidelined Arabic coffee.

Today, the Arabica of Yemen is the so-called Moka, a variety that coffee tasters are passionate about. Due to high costs, armed conflict, political instability and years of low demand, Yemeni coffee has become a world-sown rare and highly expensive delicacy for few.

The delicious profile of Arabica from Yemen brings to mind aromas of apple and citrus, but also vanilla and spices, but the notes of chocolate are predominant. The unique taste is due to both the variety and the special altitude of the area, but also to the unique processing of the grains. Many argue that the Yemeni coffee tastes reminiscent of certain varieties from Ethiopia, which many blenders use appropriately to reconstruct the legendary Mocha - Java.



Cuba: one of Caribbean's rarest coffees

Although until the Cuban Revolution of 1959, coffee was one of the main exportable products of the island, its cultivation led to a gradual decline from the rise of Fidel Castro to power. Initially, the dismantling of large plantations had a negative effect on the quality of coffee, while the complete absence of control led many to falsify the product, which gradually lost its credibility. However, the main deterrent was the long-standing US embargo, which strangled the island and drove the coffee trade to a standstill.

Cuban coffee is of the Arabica variety, from very old roots that reached the Caribbean in the 18th century. It is aromatic and complex, but at the same time it is characterized by intensity - this is one of the reasons why the traditional Cuban espresso, always made in Moka Pot, is always served sweet.

Today, Cuban Arabica can be enjoyed in small limited editions or in fine, gourmet blends, however coffee from other Caribbean countries can serve as substitutes for this rare coffee.

 

Jamaica: The treasure of the Blue Mountains

Perhaps the most famous among coffee lovers, Jamaica Blue Mountain is the "Holy Grail" of those who love coffee. Ever since former pirate Nicholas Lawes brought coffee trees from Martinique to the fertile Jamaica, coffee production on the island has been limited but of excellent quality.

The crowning glory of the small island's coffee production is the coffee produced at high altitudes in the Blue Mountains, which is subject to exhaustive controls and has specific specifications, so that it can be called Blue Mountain. It is packaged exclusively in wooden barrels, it is exported in large part to Japan and its taste, fruity, complex and with lively acidity, makes it sought after all over the world, while its price is real… stock market.

Jamaica Blue Mountain is available both as a single coffee variety, but also as an addition to luxury blends, such as New York or Passalaqua, which is a first-class opportunity to enjoy blends with Jamaica Blue Mountain.

Hawaii: the awe-inspiring rival in Jamaica Blue Mountain

Although the United States is particularly fond of coffee and largely leads the way in its global market, coffee does not grow on American soil - with the exception of Hawaii. The island region, which is one of the United States, not only produces coffee, but one of its varieties, the famous Kona, is one of the most expensive varieties in the world.

Arabica coffee trees arrived on the island in the 19th century from Brazil, while the Japanese of Hawaii acted as catalysts for coffee cultivation for years. In a small, volcanic zone, at high altitude, Kona is produced, a very complex coffee, with a lively acidity reminiscent of wine and the complete absence of any bitter taste. Its production is limited, as is all of Hawaii's coffee production.

Kona Coffee, and Hawaiian coffee in general, is found in single origin options but also in luxury blends, while there is always the risk of cheating, since the very small production does not adequately cover the ever-increasing demand.



A small corner of Arabia, an exotic US state, two enchanting Caribbean islands - coffee makes us know the strangest places in the world!