With over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide on a daily basis, coffee production is a lucrative business. So which country produces the most?
Rank | Country | Coffee Production (Metric Tons) | Coffee Production (Pounds) |
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1 | Brazil | 2,592,000 | 5,714,381,000 |
2 | Vietnam | 1,650,000 | 3,637,627,000 |
3 | Colombia | 810,000 | 1,785,744,000 |
4 | Indonesia | 660,000 | 1,455,050,000 |
5 | Ethiopia | 384,000 | 846,575,000 |
6 | Honduras | 348,000 | 767,208,000 |
7 | India | 348,000 | 767,208,000 |
8 | Uganda | 288,000 | 634,931,000 |
9 | Mexico | 234,000 | 515,881,000 |
10 | Guatemala | 204,000 | 449,743,000 |
Brazil takes the title as the number one coffee producer, with a staggering 2.59 million tons and is responsible for over a third of all total coffee production in the world.
It's all well and good being the top producer but how does Brazilian coffee rank in terms of taste? From a study in which 1,229 coffees from around the world were harvested from 2010-2018 and graded by professional tasters (certified by the Coffee Quality Institute). Each coffee was graded by it's aroma, flavour, acidity, body, balance and more, and given a score out of 100.
Rank | Country | Average Rating |
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1 | Ethiopia | 84.88 |
2 | Kenya | 84.31 |
3 | Uganda | 84.05 |
4 | Colombia | 83.11 |
5 | El Salvador | 83.05 |
6 | Costa Rica | 82.79 |
7 | Thailand | 82.57 |
8 | Indonesia | 82.57 |
9 | Brazil | 82.41 |
10 | Tanzania | 82.37 |
Africa takes the top three spots, with Ethiopia coming in first at an impressive 84.88 out of 100. As the top rated country for coffee and being the fifth largest supplier, it has to be argued that Ethiopia is the best coffee country in the world.
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Three simple but effective ways to make the perfect iced coffee at home!
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There are three easy methods for how to make an espresso without an espresso maker:
This small but handy utensil is an ideal addition to any coffee fans kitchen, particularly admired for its ability to produce a viscous, dense espresso with little more than steam pressure.
What you will need: Moka pot, ground coffee, stove
Step 1: Fill the bottom half of your Moka pot with cold water up to the level of the level of the relief valve on the side.
Step 2: Place the filter basket into the base and fill with ground coffee, and give it a gentle shake to settle the grounds evenly. Do not pack the espresso down as this could possibly clog the filter.
Step 3: Make sure the filter is in place and no grounds are on the outside rim (wipe off if needs be) and screw the top of the Moka pot onto the base.
Step 4: Place the pot over a low flame as this will increase the brew time which enhances the flavour. When the water in the bottom chamber starts to boil you will hear a 'hissing' noise, when the noise gets louder take the pot off the stove
The Aeropress has become a big hit in the coffee world due to the fact that it is cheap, easy to use, easy to clean and it makes a shot of espresso that although lacking in texture is similar in flavour to an espresso machine equivalent.
What you will need: Aeropress, 2 filter papers, 17-21g coffee grinds, kettle, coffee scale (optional)
Step 1: Fill your kettle with water and bring to a temperature in the range of 94-98ºC (close to boiling point)Rinse one of the paper filters with a little warm water and place into the filter cap. Insert the plunger about halfway into the brewing chamber.
Step 2: While the kettle cools, rinse one of the paper filters with a little warm water and place into the filter cap. Insert the plunger about halfway into the brewing chamber and then pour the coffee grounds into the Aeropress chamber.
Step 3: Slowly pour in the hot water to just above the chamber marked with '2'
Step 4: Place the chamber on your cup/mug and push the plunger down into the coffee grounds as far as it will go.
The French press or Cafetiere is one of the most commonly owned coffee materials, however should be used as the last-resort option for making an espresso without a machine as it lacks the concentrated richness provided in the previous methods.
What you will need: French press, coffee grounds, kettle
Step 1: Add to heaped tablespoons of coffee grinds to the bottom of the press.
Step 2: Boil the water and add a 'splash' of hot water to the bottom of the press (this blooms the coffee) and let the grounds soak for 30 seconds.
Step 3: Fill the French press with the rest of the water to about half way or enough to fill your espresso cup twice.
Step 4: Close the lid. Let the mixture steep for approximately 3 minutes and then push the plunger down.
]]>Just a couple of cups of espresso contains enough caffeine to stimulate the areas of the brain responsible for memory and concentration. Michael Yassa, a neurologist from the University of California, carried out a study on 160 volunteers and their ability to memorise objects. His research concluded that caffeine actually enhances long-term memory as it improves the consolidation process where memories go from short-term to long-term.
This impact that coffee has on our brains is likely a by-product of its true ecological role. It has been found that caffeine accessible naturally in plants can actually improve a honeybee’s memory, bees that had been subjected to caffeine were three times more likely to relocate flora.
Apart from the obvious fact that an espresso has a relatively low calorie count (9cal/100g), caffeine boosts metabolism which in turn increases the body’s potential to burn fat. A study carried out by the Department of Human Nutrition in the Netherlands found that after consuming caffeine the subjects metabolic rate increased and remained at an elevated level for three hours which increased calorie consumption. Researchers at King’s College, University of London carried out a test in which caffeine was administered to volunteers at two-hour intervals over a 12-hour day and found that it increased the subjects energy expenditure by a massive 11%.
Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body processes the sugar in your bloodstream. A study in 2009 on 40,000 participants showed that a consumption of several cups of coffee a day lead to a 40% lower risk of type 2 diabetes developing and in a more recent study in 2014, results showed that those who increased their coffee consumption by just one cup a day decreased their risk of type 2 diabetes over the next 4 years by 11%.
It sounds too good to be true doesn’t it, but in a new analysis of one of the largest and longest-running studies, an extra cup of coffee a day has reduced heart failure, stroke and coronary diseases by 8%, 7% and 5% respectively. This research was presented by the American Heart Association which analysed more than 15,000 people's eating and drinking habits.
No one likes to mention the c word… it turns out that coffee can help decrease the risk of certain forms of cancer. Stephen Gruber, Director of the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Centre was a able to carry out a study that examined 5,100 individuals and concluded that just one or two servings of coffee a day was associated with a 26% reduction in the odds of developing colorectal cancer.
After reading this you can rest assured and enjoy your coffee guilt free knowing that it's benefiting you.
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