A guide to the Taiwanese coffee sector
Taiwan is an island in East Asia that sits to the south east of China. It is densely populated, largely urbanised, and home to beautiful...
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How Jamaica's coffee sector is evolving
Between 1800 and 1840, Jamaica became one of the largest coffee producers in the world – producing an estimated 70,000 tonnes per year. However, following the abolition of slavery, the island’s coffee production declined significantly, and its coffee sector underwent a complete restructuring. Today, Jamaica is renowned for its Blue Mountain coffee, one of the most sought-after and expensive coffees in the world. But many smallholder producers struggle to keep… read more
Between 1800 and 1840, Jamaica became one of the largest coffee producers in the world – producing an estimated 70,000 tonnes per year. However, following the abolition of slavery, the island’s coffee production declined significantly, and its coffee sector underwent… read more
Exploring the Bolivian coffee sector
While it is only the 38th largest coffee producer in the world, Bolivia’s coffee sector has its own unique history. Even though Bolivian coffee doesn’t...
A guide to Hawaiian coffee production
For most people, the first thing that comes to mind about Hawaiian coffee production will be one word: Kona. Kona coffee is among the most...
A guide to Papua New Guinea’s coffee sector
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is an island state off the coast of northeastern Australia. It covers around half of the island of New Guinea, with...
A breakdown of Vietnamese coffee-producing regions
Vietnam is the second-largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil, and is the largest robusta-growing origin on the planet. This means it holds an...
Understanding coffee production in Angola
At its peak, Angola was the third-largest coffee producer in the world. However, since becoming independent in 1975, the industry has suffered through civil war,...
Exploring coffee production in Ghana
Ghana is located on West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, only a few degrees north of the equator. The country borders Côte d’Ivoire to the west,...
A guide to coffee production in Campo das Vertentes
Campo das Vertentes is a coffee-producing region in Brazil, located in the heart of the state of Minas Gerais. Technically a mesoregion, it boasts altitudes...
What is Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee?
Jamaica Blue Mountain (JBM) coffee has been around for a long time. In fact, Jamaica’s coffee farms can actually be traced back with one coffee...
A guide to Tanzanian coffee production
Tanzania is the fourth-largest coffee producer in Africa, behind Ethiopia, Uganda, and Cote D’Ivoire. Despite this, the local coffee industry has faced challenges in recent...
Exploring Zambia as a coffee origin
As is common in many producing countries in Africa, coffee was first introduced to Zambia by missionaries. Here, however, it arrived comparatively late, in the...
A guide to coffee production in Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth-largest island on Earth, located just off the southeastern coast of Africa. Some time in the mid-late 19th century, coffee was introduced...
Coffee production in Cameroon
Just a few decades ago, Cameroon was one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. However, in recent years, government policy has caused production...
Mozambique: A new frontier for coffee production
Mozambique isn’t the first country people think of when they talk about coffee. It has historically produced negligible volumes of coffee, and both conflict and...
Exploring the Nigerian coffee sector
Coffee was first introduced to Nigeria in the late 19th century, with the first recorded exports taking place in 1896. It was a major cash...
Exploring Malawi as a coffee origin
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa with a population of more 19 million people. Its economy is largely driven by agriculture, which supports...