Which countries produce the most coffee in the world?

We tend to enjoy coffee beans derived from all the lengths and backs of the planet. But what countries are responsible for the majority of the world's coffee production?

Whether we belong to those who find irresistibly the espresso blends that give the coffee (due to blending) a complex flavor and either we are among those who are exploring the single origin coffees, we have certainly wondered about the place of origin of our favorite coffee beans.

Coffee grows in an area of ​​specific latitude between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The "Coffee Belt", as it is called, is very broad, ranging from South and Central America to South East Asia, through Africa. Whichever coffee we prefer, we can be sure that it has been collected between the two tropics - but which countries are responsible for the largest coffee production in the world? In the first five coffee producing countries we come across expectant names, identified with coffee, as well as surprising countries, less well known to those who are not in the magical world of coffee.

What are the top five coffee producing countries in the world?

Brazil: Identified with coffee for lots of people, Brazil is responsible for about 30% of the world's total coffee production. The coffee tree was introduced to the country by French colonizers in the 18th century, and over the years it has played a major role in the country's economic development. Coffee growing in Brazil flourished and developed alongside the increased demand for coffee in Europe in the 19th century, with Brazil leading to coffee production from 1840 to the present. Coffee production reaches 3,000,000 tonnes, while plantations exceed 300,000.

Vietnam: Although many people do not even know Vietnam as a coffee producer, the Southeast Asia country  is the world's second largest producer of coffee, with production reaching 1.76 million tons a year. Vietnam recently joined the coffee race when in 1980 the Communist government was looking for ways to stimulate the economy and exports. Moving smartly, Vietnam is specialized in Robusta production, as its cultivation is less demanding and more lucrative in terms of quantity production. Over the years, Vietnam has grown into the world's largest Robusta producer.

Colombia: Known for its aromatic and sweet coffees, the  Latin America country has a production of coffee that exceeds 800,000 tons annually. Despite the problems faced by plantations such as diseases and fungi, Colombia remains the largest Arabica producer in the world, with a fanatic audience who prefers it for its balanced coffee.

Indonesia: Although few coffee lovers in Greece know the secrets of Asian coffee, it is a fact that Indonesia produces about 635,000 tons of coffee a year, both Arabica and Robusta. Coffee trees arrived in the islands very early due to the Dutch colonialists - Indonesia is perhaps the first place, except for Africa and Arabia where coffee was grown. More than 1.5 million small producers are active in the country, which gives ground to the creation of specialty coffees.

Honduras: Although until recently, Fifth in the list of coffee producing countries has been Ethiopia for many years, it was recently displaced by a rising power in the coffee sector, Honduras. Production reaches 450,000 tons and you are helped by the excellent climate and high altitude of the country, which greatly improves the quality of the beans produced. Honduran's (mainly independent) coffee production specializes in the production of specialty coffees, which carry the extraordinary aroma, sweetness and special character of Central American coffee beans.

Every morning when we fill our cup with a delicious espresso or when we enjoy a filter coffee in the afternoon, we often realize the miles that the magical beans have traveled to fill our cups with our beloved beverage. The trip to the coffee world passes through many, enchanting countries - whether we enjoy a traditional Brazilian blend or a special Indonesian coffee.