Which are the top coffee producing countries?

by Ruby
(Singapore)

QUESTION:

I want to know the top ten coffee producing countries in the world, and some information about them.

ANSWER:

Different groups and organizations have slightly different "top 10" lists. But here's a pretty accurate list for you.

Brazil

Colombia

Costa Rica

Indonesia

Vietnam

Mexico

Ethiopia

India

Guatemala

Guinea

Among these, the two really, really big producers are Brazil and Colombia.

You'll find some additional information on some of these countries and their coffees on our Gourmet Coffee page.

Just scroll down to the end of that page and you'll find links to information on Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Sumatra.