Coffee is grown throughout Central and South America with each country growing a distinctly different bean. For a breakdown of the different types of java available from some of the Latin world's most prolific growers, keep reading.

Mexico Brand

Mexican coffee is typically grown on small-scale farms. However there are over 100,000 Mexican java farmers, making this country one of the world's largest producers of this bean.

Most of Mexico's coffee plantations and small farms are located in the southern portion of the country, particularly in the states of Veracruz and the Chiapas. This Mexican hot drink is usually used in dark roasts thanks to its sharp flavor, oily consistency, and deep aroma.

Guatemala Flavor

Guatemalan coffee tends to have a distinct flavor known for its richness due to the country's vast volcanic regions. One particularly popular brand of Guatemalan java is the Strictly Hard Bean, which is grown at an altitude of at least 4500' and prized for its rich flavor.

For taste, this Guatemalan drink has an almost chocolate or spicy flavor accompanied by a medium-to-full body.

Costa Rica Beans

Costa Rica is known for its coffee, but typically only produces wet processed Arabica beans. Costa Rican java has a distinct and sharp acidity, but a well-balanced medium body.

Because so much of Costa Rica's agricultural industry is based around this caffeinated drink, they place a high importance on their wet processing facilities along with ethical and environmental growing methods.

Columbia's Finest

Columbia is the world's most well-known coffee producer and is second in the world for its bean yields. Most of the java grown in Columbia is done environmentally consciously and with a preference for fair trade practices.

Thanks to Columbia's rugged terrain, the country has some of the best growing regions in the world for its beans. However, that rugged terrain also makes it difficult to transport crops, which are often moved by Jeep or donkey.

Columbian Supremo, the highest grade of Columbian coffee, is sweet and mild with a slight acidic test. This bean is often medium roasted and extremely popular in North America.

Brazil Taste

Finally, Brazil - it is the largest coffee producer in the world. Brazil, though technically not a Spanish-speaking country, is part of the South American java network. Typically, a Brazilian bean produces a mild flavored drink. The beans grown here are robusta and arabica and usually produce a low-acid, medium-bodied and almost sweet cup.

Coffees from Latin American nations are some of the most desirable in the world.