What is coffee?

What kind of crop is coffee?

Coffee is a tropical crop. It is one of the three major beverages in the world, along with tea and cocoa. Especially in Europe and the United States, the phenomenon of drinking coffee is very common. Coffee is suitable for growing in fertile, moist, slightly acidic soil. In addition to drinking, caffeine can also be extracted as a medical drug.

Coffee Origin Distribution

Coffee is produced in three provinces: Yunnan, Hainan and Taiwan. The coffee beans produced in Yunnan are of the Arabica variety, the coffee beans produced in Hainan are mainly of the Robusta variety, and the coffee beans produced in Taiwan are also of the Arabica variety.

Coffee production and economic benefits

The development of coffee production is in full swing. my country's coffee production accounts for about 1% of the world's total production. The environment in Yunnan Province is most suitable for the rooting and germination of coffee seeds. The area's coffee production is about 80,000 tons per year, making it the largest production area in the country.

The economic benefits of coffee are also very good. As it is a tropical crop, it has strict climate requirements and can only survive when the temperature reaches above 20 degrees Celsius. The yield of coffee per mu can reach 300 to 400 kilograms, and the economic benefits per mu can reach about 3,000 yuan. It is very outstanding in terms of both yield and economic benefits.