There are two optimal growing climates for growing Arabica coffee beans:
1. The subtropical regions, at high altitudes of 16-24°. With these conditions, you get one coffee growing season and one maturation season, usually in the coldest part of autumn. Mexico, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe are examples of areas with these climate conditions.- 2. The equatorial regions at latitudes lower than 10° and altitudes of 3600-6300 feet. Alot of precipitation causes almost continuous flowering, which results in two coffee harvesting seasons. The period of highest rainfall determines the main harvesting time, while the period of least rainfall determines the second harvest season. Because rainfall is too frequent for patio drying to occur, artificial drying with mechanical dryers is performed in this type of coffee growing environment. Examples of countries that have this climate are Kenya, Colombia, and Ethiopia.
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