India, Guatemala highlight coffee for global consumers at Seoul cafe show
Coffee brands, roasters, experts and authorities from around the world are gathering in Seoul for the 25th Seoul International Cafe Show, a four-day event that kicked off Wednesday. This year, India and Guatemala took part in one of the event’s flagship programs, Origin Discovery, showcasing their coffee traditions and explaining how their distinctive beans have won loyal followings among coffee…
The 25th Seoul International Cafe Show, a four-day event that commenced on Wednesday, brought together coffee brands, roasters, experts, and authorities from across the globe. This year, India and Guatemala participated in one of the event’s highlight programs, Origin Discovery. The program highlighted the coffee traditions of the two countries and elucidated how their unique beans have gained a devoted following among coffee enthusiasts worldwide.
Organized by the Coffee Board under the Government of India, a session titled "Coffees of India" introduced the nation’s long-standing history of coffee cultivation. The practice has been prevalent in India since the 1600s, peaking commercially during the 18th century. Indian coffees, comprising Arabica, Robusta, and Excelsa varieties, have been cultivated across the Western Ghats – a UNESCO-recognized biodiversity hotspot – as well as the Eastern Ghats and Northeastern states.
Amulya K.G., the director of the Coffee Board and host of the session, revealed that there are 441,000 coffee farms in India, with 99 percent of them being small holdings of less than 10 hectares. India stands as the world’s fifth-largest coffee exporter.
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