For a coffee bush to be successful, the climate must be subtropical or temperate. The ideal temperature for arabica is 15-25 degrees and for robusta 22-26 degrees. The coffee bush cannot withstand frost. The coffee bush requires 1000–2000 mm of rain per year, and the rains before flowering are especially important.
The best possible raw materials from all over the coffee-growing world are aquired for Meira coffees. Choosing the right coffee variety is important in building the perfect coffee blend. The preparation of coffee blends often requires years of work and uncompromising professionalism from the experts. You can discover the origin of Meira coffees below.
Africa
The coffee produced in Kenya has a very acidic, clear and lively flavor with a hint of black currant. In Kenya, coffee is grown e.g. in the regions of Nyer, Kiambu, Meru and Kirinyaga.
Coffee produced in Tanzania has a balanced body. Citrus can be found in the aromas. Tanzanian coffee can also be described as bright and vibrant. In Tanzania, coffee is grown e.g. in the regions of Kilimanjaro, Mboz and Makambako.
Coffee produced in Uganda has a full-bodied body and milder acidity. Of the coffee areas in Uganda, Sipi Falls in particular has been on the rise in recent years, with stunning coffee aromas ranging from citrus to caramel.
The coffee grown in Zambia has an intense aroma and a recognizable taste. For example, compared to coffee produced in Kenya, Zambian coffee is significantly less acidic. In Zambia, coffee is grown in the Copperbelt in the Muchinga Mountains.
South-America
Colombian coffee combines a good body with a soft full-bodied taste. You may find caramel and nutty aromas in Colombian coffee.
Peruvian coffee is known for its pleasant and soft but effervescent taste. The less acidic, sweet aromatic Peruvian coffee grows e.g. in the Norte and Altomayo regions.
Brazil is known not only for its hot samba rhythms, but also for its nutty soft, chocolatey and lively coffee. Brazilian coffee is not very acidic and has a very full body. Coffee is grown in Brazil e.g. in the regions of Triangulo and Mineiro. Brazil is also the world’s largest coffee producer.
Coffee from Honduras is often described as fruity and berry-like. Dark, even caramel shades can also be found in the taste. Meira gets its coffee from the Lempira area. Peach aromas can also be found in the coffee grown in the area.
Coffee-scented greetings from
Lasse, Barista