Vietnam Arabica Coffee is smooth and mellow with a natural sweetness, making it a great all-rounder for all your favourite coffee beverages. This medium strength coffee is medium-bodied with a low acidity. It is mild, but rich in flavour, being slightly fruity with woody and caramel notes, and it has a most delightful aroma. The perfect choice for your flat white, latte, cappuccino or macchiato.

Coffee has been cultivated on plantations in Vietnam since the mid-1800s, being first introduced by the French. It took a while for production to take off due to initial difficult growing conditions, but by the early 1900s, commercial production was increasing. The years of the Vietnam War took its toll on coffee production, with some of the main coffee growing areas being affected, but eventually, Vietnam’s coffee industry began to flourish again. Coffee production increased significantly after the Doi Moi reforms of 1986, when many new companies with an interest in coffee production were formed. Today, Vietnam is the second highest coffee producing country in the world after Brazil.

The majority of coffee grown in Vietnam is of the Robusta variety, but up to five per cent is the higher quality Arabica. This is grown mainly in the Lam Dong region of the Central Highlands, and the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri and Son La in North Vietnam. Over the years, an improvement in farming methods has resulted in higher quality crops being produced. Coffee trees grow in fertile, volcanic soil and the high altitudes allow coffee cherries to develop slowly for optimum flavour and aroma.

Vietnam Arabica is a dark roast that is suitable for use in bean-to-cup, cafetiere, filter and espresso brewing methods.

Coffee has been grown commercially in El Salvador since the mid-19th century. Before coffee, the country’s main crop was Indigofera, a plant that produces natural indigo dye, but the advent of synthetic dyes affected demand for natural ones, and resulted in areas of land being adapted to grow coffee trees instead. For years coffee was El Salvador’s main export and the country became one of the world’s largest producers. The development of roads and railroads there can be largely attributed to the success of the coffee industry at that time. However, civil war in the 1980s had a serious impact on the industry, and today far less coffee is produced. Since around 2005, good relationships built between farmers and roasters has prompted an emphasis on quality, and today the superior quality of El Salvador coffee beans more than makes up for the lack of quantity. Much of the coffee produced is from heirloom Bourbon trees, that yield coffee beans renowned for their sweetness and complexity of flavours.

El Salvador La Joya Coffee is just one from our wonderful range of coffees from the Americas that Coffee-Direct can deliver directly to your door. We roast to order, so your coffee will always arrive in the freshest condition possible, and offer a range of grind options as well as whole beans.

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Coffee beans from Costa Rica are considered to be some of the world’s finest, producing coffees that are light to medium-bodied, clean and sweet, with rich, well-balanced flavours. Coffee is cultivated in different areas of this beautiful country, each with its own microclimate, resulting in beans with a diverse assortment of unique qualities and flavour characteristics.

Costa Rica is a country of Central America, popular with tourists for being a safe and peaceful destination, with so much to see and do. Many are attracted to the laid-back feel of the place and the relaxed and carefree attitude to life that Costa Ricans are known for. There’s a saying, ‘Pura Vida’, commonly heard in Costa Rica that means ‘pure life’ or ‘simple life’, and this sentiment may be at the heart of why Costa Rica is said to be one of the happiest countries in the world, with people living longer and healthier lives compared to other countries. The fact the coffee there tastes so good can only add to this happy state of affairs!

Coffee has been grown in Costa Rica since the 18th century, from Arabica beans introduced from Ethiopia. After the country gained independence from Spain in the early 19th century, government incentives, in the form of free land and coffee seeds, were introduced to encourage coffee farming in an effort to boost the economy. For many years coffee was Costa Rica’s only export, and its production was influential in the construction of railway systems and other facilities in the development of the country’s infrastructure. Today, coffee is grown on small and medium-sized farms, in regions of the Central Valley, Tarrazu, the West Valley, Tres Rios, Brunca, Guanacaste, Turrialba and Orosi.

Coffee-Direct has two amazing Costa Rican coffees for you to try that exemplify the high quality and character of Costa Rican coffee beans:

Costa Rica Coffee is sourced from selected Costa Rican estates, where beans are grown at high altitudes, allowing them to mature slowly and develop the most divine flavours. This delicious, full-flavoured coffee is the perfect choice for those who prefer a milder cup that can be enjoyed straight from the cafetière at breakfast.

Costa Rica Azalea Coffee is grown in the rich, volcanic soils of the Central Valley, where the climate is perfect for the development of coffee cherries. It is rich and intense, with a full aroma and sharp, vibrant acidity. A truly unique coffee that is suitable for all brewing methods.

Costa Rica Coffee is just one from our wonderful range of coffees from the Americas that Coffee-Direct can deliver directly to your door. We roast to order, so your coffee will always arrive in the freshest condition possible, and offer a range of grind options as well as whole beans.