A Brief History of Saffron in Iran

No one knows exactly how or when coffee was discovered, although there are many legends about it. Many believe that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia. There is a legend that says that in the 11th century AD, a shepherd named Kaldi first discovered the ability of this popular seed. He discussed this issue with the senior monk of the neighborhood monastery, who also noticed that he was staying awake for long hours by drinking coffee. The great monk shared his discovery with other monks and the energizing properties of this seed quickly spread among the general public. Local monks started drying them and sending them to other monasteries. Over time, the dried seeds were brought to the Middle East and found many fans there. For the first time, farmers in Yemen began to grow coffee. For the first time in Turkey, these beans were roasted and became the beans we know today as coffee. Coffee was probably first brought to Europe by Venetian merchants. Coffeehouses quickly spread throughout Europe and soon became a place for intellectuals to gather and discuss. When the first immigrants came to America, this dark drink quickly gained popularity and in time During the American Revolution, when the patriots did not decide to drink tea due to the strike, coffee was accepted as the national drink. Since then, coffee has been known as the most popular drink in all countries.

The History of Coffee

Types of Coffee Beans

Arabica coffee
Information about Arabica coffee

Arabica coffee

Arabica coffee is the most common coffee bean and many people like Arabica coffee because of its aroma and taste. Before roasting, Arabica coffee beans smell like blueberries, and after roasting, they will smell sweet and fruity. The interesting thing about Arabica coffee is that it has less caffeine than Robusta. Therefore, if you are preparing coffee for its caffeine, you should consider that despite the popularity of Arabica coffee, it has less caffeine than Robusta.

Robusta coffee
Information about Robusta coffee

Robusta coffee

Contrary to the popularity of Arabica coffee, Robusta coffee has more caffeine and a stronger taste. Because of this bitter taste, it is used in instant coffee and espresso. Therefore, if you use coffee to relieve sleepiness, using robusta coffee is a better choice because it has higher caffeine.

Top Coffee Exporters in the World

Brazil is one of the largest centers of the coffee industry in the world. Also, Vietnam is considered the second export country in the world, and 90% of the coffee cultivation in this country is Robusta beans. Colombia is one of the other prominent countries in the export of coffee. This country supplies about 14 million 60 kg bags of coffee to the world market every year. Indonesia, Ethiopia, Turkey, Hawaii, and Kenya are also in the next ranks of coffee exports.

Top Coffee Exporters in the World

Iran's Coffee is Supplied from Which Countries?

The UAE is the largest source of coffee imports to Iran, exporting more than 660 tons of raw coffee. Italy, Turkey, and Indonesia are in the next ranks of coffee imports to Iran with the export of more than 300 tons of raw coffee. The customs tariff for coffee clearance is different according to different parameters. Roasted or raw coffee, caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee, etc. are among the items that have different import duties and taxes. According to the latest available statistics on coffee imports to Iran, Iranian businessmen imported more than twenty million dollars worth of coffee to the country in 2020, which made our country the 78th importer of coffee in the world. This year, coffee was the 240th imported product to Iran. Iranian coffee is imported to the country from various destinations, the most important of which are:

The most accessible markets for importing coffee to Iran after 2019 were the United Arab Emirates, Uganda, and India. Of course, not all coffee imported to Iran is for domestic consumption. After processing and roasting, part of this product is also exported to other countries including India, Turkey, etc. In 2020, Iranian businessmen were able to export $122,000 worth of coffee, which put Iran in 128th place among world coffee exporters. The main destinations of coffee exports from Iran included India (85 thousand dollars), Turkey (more than 11 thousand dollars), Kazakhstan (10.5 thousand dollars), Canada (4.4 thousand dollars) and Germany (about 3 thousand dollars). The fastest export markets for Iranian coffee after 2019 were India, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.

What Type of Coffee is mostly Imported to Iran?

Between 60 and 70% of coffee exported in the world is Arabica. Robusta coffee, which is added to balance the taste of coffee and other characteristics expected from good coffee, includes between 30 and 40 percent of coffee exports in the world. There are other types of coffee whose share in export is more limited. The largest amount of coffee imported to Iran, like many countries in the world, is Arabica. These coffee beans are imported into the country in the form of raw, roasted, green, processed, etc. Types of instant coffee and other similar products are included in the list of coffee imported to the country.

About the Coffee Produced in the Largest Coffee Exporting Countries in the World

What Type of Coffee is mostly Imported to Iran?

Coffee grows in certain parts of the world. Some of the countries located on the equator are among the most prominent coffee-growing countries. Of course, not all these countries have become successful exporters in the world! The quality of coffee produced in some of these countries is higher than in others, and this has made them very successful in the field of coffee export. Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Colombia are among the biggest exporters of coffee in the world.

Brazilian Coffee

Brazilian Coffee

Brazil produces one-third of the world's coffee, and its coffee exports include both Arabica and Robusta. Experts believe that Brazilian coffee has a distinctive taste, which has made it the largest exporter of coffee in the world. Low acidity, sweet taste, and the presence of caramel and chocolate have made Brazilian coffee popular.

Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world, and after rice, coffee is the country's largest export product. The most produced coffee in Vietnam is Robusta, which is known for its high caffeine and bitter taste. The highest volume of export of coffee beans from Vietnam is in the form of raw coffee. But in general, Vietnamese coffees are known for dark roast, and during the roasting process of these coffees, mocha, chicory, vanilla, butter, etc. are added to it.

Indonesian Coffee

Indonesian Coffee

Indonesia is an Asian country with mountainous and volcanic conditions, which is one of the largest producers and exporters of coffee. Three-fourths of the coffee produced in this country is Robusta and another quarter is a combination of Arabica and Liberica. Most Indonesian coffee is wet processed; that is, the pulp of the coffee bean is separated from it before drying, and while the inner part is fermented, the outer part remains slightly wet. Indonesian coffee has a low and favorable acidity and a unique taste.

Colombian Coffee

Colombian Coffee

Coffee plantations in Colombia are small. For this reason, farmers have enough time to harvest them by hand, and this increases the quality of coffee beans produced in this country. Most of the coffee grown in Colombia is Arabica, which has a great taste. Colombian Arabica beans are known for their sweetness, lightness, and strong acidity, and the wet processing of the coffee beans helps bring out their distinctive flavor.

Colombian Coffee
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Top Importers of Coffee in the World in 2021

Top Importers of Coffee in the World

Iran’s Coffee Imports Statistics

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What Makes an Iranian Coffee Buyer or Importer a Potential Partner

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List of Coffee Importers in Iran

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List of Coffee Importers in Iran
List of Coffee Importers in Iran

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