Like any other agricultural product, the taste of coffee is influenced by various factors - geographical location, method of cultivation and processing, level of roasting, and others. The altitude is also a significant element that contributes to the result in the cup. Although, there are people who do not pay attention or care about it. Exactly that suggests what the coffee is and gives information about your drink.

 

How does altitude affect coffee

 

If you are a true coffee explorer and lover, read this article, in which you will find helpful details that reveal how important is the altitude at which different coffees are grown and how it affects their taste characteristics.

 

Why is altitude important?

The coffee-growing altitude has a direct effect on the bean's screen, shape, and chemical composition, as well as the taste in the cup. Of course, this should not be the main factor in choosing your favorite drink, but it would serve as a guide in finding the most suitable coffee for you.

 

Coffee growing at high altitude.

Experts say that the high altitude is ideal for growing the coffee plant, as lower temperatures slow down the growth cycle. That allows the beans to go through a longer ripening process, which contributes to a much stronger, richer, and more pronounced taste profile, but more complex sugars are formed. Also, coffee grown at higher altitudes retains its taste longer when stored. Various studies show that alpine coffee has a much better body and aroma, an example of which is Arabica - highly preferred by many.

Coffee that grows between 1,200 and 1,800 meters is said to be astonishing and worth a try, as they are mostly picked by hand and only when fully ripe. Also, the processing methods are specific and undoubtedly obliges solid knowledge and experience.

 

Coffee growing at low altitude.

Low altitudes provide more coffee because they ripen faster, but the beans need to be treated differently from those that grow at higher places. Typical about these coffees is that the beans are softer, thanks to their rapid development, an example of this is Robusta. Experts recommend that coffees, grow at lower altitudes should not be roasted too dark or too light to highlight the taste profile, namely softer, less sour, and more caffeinated.

 

If you do not have information, how to find out the altitude?

When you look at the green coffee beans, you can tell the altitude at which they were grown. For example, whether they are small or large, whether the line in the center is closed, open, straight, or S lined. Also, what color they are - jade, light green, or other. All of these features inform you more than you think.

 

As a conclusion to everything written so far, you understand how vital the altitude of coffee is and how it tells you what taste to expect in the cup. If you want to try some good specialty coffee, you can see our special offers until the end of January, part of which is the Colombian coffee Golaabil - with a 22% discount.