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To grow properly, the coffee plant needs certain conditions: Temperatures must not be too high and not too low, climatic conditions must be stable, with sufficient rainfall. Altitudes from 600 meters are preferred. Ideally, sufficient shade is provided - the plants do not like too much sun.

Coffee plants and the most important coffee-growing regions are therefore found in the so-called "coffee belt", which runs around the equator. It is therefore no coincidence that Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia and Ethiopia are the most important coffee-growing countries.

Today, coffee is cultivated on around 11 million hectares of land. In 2020, these have produced a total of 171.9 million bags of coffee beans, each of which holds 60 kilograms.

This quantity is basically divided between just two types of coffee. Robusta and Arabica play an almost exclusive role in global trade - they account for almost 100 percent of the total.

WHERE DOES THE VARIETY OF TASTES COME FROM?

Various factors are decisive for the taste of coffee. For example, there are already clear differences between the two most important types of coffee:

• Robusta beans contain more caffeine and less oil, and the coffees made from them have a particularly strong taste.

• With Arabica beans, the reverse is true - less caffeine, more oil. At the same time, they deliver a much wider spectrum of aromas. Arabica coffees come in many nuances, from sweet to sour to fruity.

The preparation

In addition to the selection of the bean, however, the processing is also crucial. This begins with the way in which the green coffee is extracted from the harvested fruit. The most common methods for removing the pulp and parchment from the bean are dry and wet processing.

This can already steer the flavor in a certain direction: Dry-processed beans are usually sweeter, while wet processing contributes to a more complex flavor.

The roasting

An essential part of further processing and a central flavor factor is the roasting of the coffee beans. A difference is made between several degrees of roasting, through which the aroma of the bean becomes finer or stronger. Depending on the roasting, the beans are then suitable for different preparations (for example, light for filter coffee or dark for espresso).

Blends and preparation methods

Other ways to refine the nuances of the aromas are, on the one hand, mixtures of different coffees - the so-called "blends". On the other hand, the way the coffee is prepared in the end plays an equally important role. The selection here ranges from simple filter coffee to elaborate espresso - variety is guaranteed in any case.

PROTECTION FOR THE AROMA

The aroma of a coffee is developed in many detailed steps. To ensure that this carefully acquired flavor is not lost, special protection is necessary.

Usually, the coffee - as a whole bean or grinded - is packed airtight after roasting. This protects it from oxygen, moisture, foreign smells, heat and light. This can be achieved in various ways, for example with aroma protection packaging made of plastic foil or vacuum packaging.

FOOD SAFE MATERIALS

When selecting the material for coffee packaging, the decisive factor is whether it comes into direct contact with the coffee or only serves as outer packaging. Strict specifications apply to so-called food contact materials, because the packaging must not affect the coffee.

Therefore, opt for the HACCP-certified packaging from packaging warehouse. This ensures food safety: Quality, aroma, freshness and shelf life are preserved without impairments.

However, you have a little more leeway with already packed coffee products. Aluminum coffee capsules, for example, already offer sufficient protection for the powder they contain. In this case, the outer packaging serves to protect the capsules and present the product in an appealing way.

FUNCTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL - COFFEE PACKAGING FROM PACKAGING WAREHOUSE

Coffee is and remains a high-quality luxury food that delights the senses. Therefore, in addition to the pragmatic aspects (aroma protection, food safety, hygiene, etc.), the focus is on product presentation. Coffee packaging should give a visual foretaste of the quality of the contents at first glance.

So with all our packaging materials, we don't just look for the best possible barrier and protective properties. They can also all be designed in a variety of ways to create unique coffee packaging.

You have all the options. As experts in packaging printing, we always deliver brilliant print results in excellent quality, regardless of the packaging solution. This gives you the best conditions to address your target group with individual design ideas and effective branding. With various finishes, you can set additional accents and round off the overall picture.

This way, your customers' enjoyment begins even before they open the coffee packaging. And you have strong arguments to set yourself apart from the competition at the point of sale.