Some people drink coffee to wake up and some people wake up to drink coffee! Fortunately, for coffee lovers, it’s easy to delight in a fresh coffee experience every morning, no matter where you are on the planet. There are coffee beans in thousands of destinations around the world so we did some research to find the best coffee in the world.
While looking where in the world the best coffee is, we learnt that the history of coffee began in the 10th century, from the highlands of Ethiopia and mountains of Yemen before gradually making its way into Europe, Asia and America. Coffee has since become the most widely traded commodity in the world after oil, with over two billion cups consumed daily. On your travels, be sure to taste the best coffees in the world at these top five destinations.
‘… two billion cups consumed daily.’
1. Coffee in Vibrant and Captivating Brazil
Brazil’s eclectic mix of people, culture, and stunning landscapes combined into one is vibrant and captivating. The rain forests and rivers hide the greatest biodiversity on the planet and the lively cities will capture your heart. With so much on offer Brazil is also the champion producer of coffee for 150 years in a row, their coffee is rich and creamy with a hint of caramel that’s craved for across the world.
‘…rich, creamy with a hint of caramel…’
2. Surprising Coffee in Vietnam
People are surprised by just how many urban cave opportunities Vietnam has. There is an extensive list for people who want to explore on their own and see something that just is not possible in many other locations. In Vietnam you’ll quickly notice the coffee is special with quite a punch. The thick texture and strength of their coffee with a generous amount of condensed milk is sure to leave you wide-eyed!
‘…special with quite a punch…’
3. Dedicated Coffee in Diverse Colombia
With its vast rain forests, sprawling savannahs, huge mountains, and kilometres of coastline on two oceans, Colombia is one of the most biologically diverse countries on earth. Travellers on the hunt for the best coffee in the world love Colombia, whether you prefer a strong hit of caffeine or a softer sip, Colombia has a National Coffee Park, a theme park and museum dedicated to all things coffee.
‘…strong hit of caffeine or a softer sip…’
4. Famous Coffee in the World’s Largest Archipelago Indonesia
Indonesia is a major exporter of crude petroleum and natural gas. It’s one of the world’s main suppliers of rubber, cocoa, palm oil and coffee. Coffee became a thing in Indonesia in 1600s when Dutch colonisers began to cultivate it in Java. Since then, their java coffee has become famous the world over for its earthy flavour and full body.
‘…earthy flavour and full body…’
5. Beautiful Coffee in Adventure Seeking Jamaica
Waterfalls, mountains, palm-lined sands, reggae, and buzzing resorts make Jamaica special. It’s a paradise for beach, party, and adventure-seekers and is known for beautiful java coffee. The perfect climate, soil and drainage makes for a mild and sweet coffee bean, loved around the world.
‘…mild and sweet…’
So, now you know the top five coffees in the world come from Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia and Jamaica, we’d love to hear from you, chat with us and share your thoughts about coffee in the comments section.
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