Coffee Latest News
Recently, the Prime Minister of India said that Indian coffee is gaining popularity globally.
About Coffee
- It is a tropical plant generally grown under shady trees.
- Types of Coffee: Robusta and Arabica
- Major Coffee growing states: It is largely cultivated in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, among which, Karnataka produces the most with over 70% of the total output.
- Europe is the top destination for India’s coffee exports.
- The major countries which import the commodity from India include Italy, Germany, Belgium, Middle East nations, Korea, and Japan.
Required Climatic Conditions for Coffee Cultivation
- It is grown on hill slopes at elevations from 600 to 1,600 metres above sea level.
- Climate: It requires a hot and humid climate for its growth.
- Temperature: 15°C and 28 °C
- Rainfall: It requires 150 to 250 cm of rainfall.
- Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil containing a good deal of humus and minerals like iron and calcium are ideal for coffee cultivation.
- Dry weather is necessary at the time of ripening of the berries.
Source: IE
Last updated on January, 2026
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