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, commenced on Wednesday, attracting coffee brands, roasters, experts, and authorities from worldwide. This year, India and Guatemala participated in the event's flagship program, Origin Discovery, highlighting their coffee traditions and explaining how their unique beans have garnered devoted followings among coffee aficionados globally. The Coffee Board, under the Indian government, organized the session.
India has a rich history of coffee cultivation dating back to the 1600s, with the commercial peak occurring in the 18th century. Indian coffees, including Arabica, Robusta, and Excelsa varieties, have been grown across Western Ghats, recognized by UNESCO as a biodiversity hotspot, Eastern Ghats, and Northeastern states. According to Amulya K.G., the Coffee Board's director and host of the session, there are 441,000 coffee farms in India, with 99 percent of them being small holdings of less than 10 hectares. India presently ranks as the world's fifth-largest coffee exporter.
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