### 1. **Origin & Growing Conditions**
– **Geography**: The Dominican Republic is located in the eastern part of Hispaniola Island in the Caribbean, with mountains and plateaus covering 50% of its territory. The Cordillera Central mountain range serves as the core production area.
– **Climate & Soil**: Tropical maritime climate with an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F) and annual rainfall of 1,500-2,000 mm. Volcanic soil and elevations of 800-1,500 meters above sea level create ideal conditions for Arabica coffee cultivation.
### 2. **Varieties & Processing Methods**
– **Varieties**: Primarily Arabica, including traditional cultivars like Typica, Caturra, and Bourbon, with recent introductions of disease-resistant varieties like Catimor.
– **Processing**:
– 80% washed process (bright acidity, clean taste)
– Partial natural (sun-dried) process (fruit-forward profile)
– Honey process (enhanced sweetness)
### 3. **Flavor Profile**
– **Characteristics**: Medium body with gentle acidity (citrus/apple notes), caramel, nutty (almond/walnut) undertones, and dark chocolate finish. High-altitude beans may exhibit floral aromas.
– **Regional Differences**:
– **Jarabacoa**: Balanced citrus acidity and honey-like sweetness
– **Ocoa**: Prominent nutty and cocoa flavors
### 4. **Industry Status (as of 2025)**
– **Production**: Annual output ≈400,000 bags (60kg/bag), accounting for <0.5% of global production, with specialty coffee share rising to 15%.
– **Exports**: Mainly to the US (45%), EU (30%), Japan (15%), with Chinese imports growing at 20% annually.
– **Certifications**: 25% estates hold organic certification; 10% participate in fair trade programs.
### 5. **Market Positioning & Comparisons**
– **Pricing**: Commercial grade $3.5-4.2/kg vs. specialty $8-15/kg, significantly below Jamaican Blue Mountain ($25+/kg).
– **Competitive Edge**: Better cost-performance ratio than Blue Mountain; greater flavor complexity compared to Cuban coffee.
### 6. **Purchasing Guide**
– **Recommended Brands**:
– **Café Monte Alto** (organic certified, washed process)
– **Café Santo Domingo** (national blend)
– **Monte Alto Estate** (single-estate honey process)
– **Roasting Tips**:
– Medium-light roast preserves floral/fruity notes
– Medium-dark roast emphasizes nutty/chocolate tones
– **Brewing Parameters**: 90-92°C water, 1:16 coffee-water ratio, medium grind (e.g., EK43 setting 8).
### 7. **Industry Trends**
– **Climate Adaptation**: 2024 shade tree planting initiative (30% drought resistance improvement)
– **Innovation**: Anaerobic fermentation trials (2024 COE award-winning batches)
– **Policy**: Government subsidies for organic farming starting 2025 ($500/hectare).
### 8. **Caribbean Coffee Comparison**
| Feature | Dominican | Jamaican Blue Mountain | Puerto Rican |
|——————|——————–|————————|——————–|
| Acidity | Medium-bright | Delicate | Low |
| Body | Medium | Medium-full | Heavy |
| Flavor Notes | Nutty/Caramel | Milk Chocolate | Tobacco/Spice |
| Price ($/kg) | 8-15 | 25+ | 12-18 |
For specific estate details or latest harvest reports, please specify your inquiry focus.
Type: Tea Bag Packing Machine Series
Product model: C28DX
Product name: C28DX Automatic Pyramid/Flat lnner and Outer Bag Packing Machine
Purpose: lt is suitable for inner and outer bag packaging for products such as loose
leaf tea, herbal tea, health care tea,TieGuanYin, LongJing, DaMaoFeng,DaHongPao, rose tea, ginseng, etc.
Feature: The packing material of the triangle bag machine is nylon, non-wovenfabric material imported from Japan, which is non-toxic, no bacteria, heat-resistant high quality food grade material conforming to our nationalsafety inspection standard.The machine uses a unique sealing method -ultrasonic.It can seal tightly, safely, reduce the width of the extra edge,avoiding any waste of packing material.
Packing Material: Nylon material imported from Japan,Non-woven fabric,100%biodegradable transparent material,PET,PLA.
Filling range: 1~10g/bag, accuracy: 0.1g/bag
Filling method: 6 head electronic weigher (8 head weigher can be customized)
Packing roll width: 120mm, 140mm, 160mm, 180mm
Sealing lenght: 50、60、70、80(mm)
Outer bag size: L:90mm-120mm w:80mm-100mm
Sealing method: Sealing and cutting by ultrasonic
Quantity of sealing device: 2sets
Packing speed: 50~65bags/min
Motor power: 220V，50Hz,3KW
Air supply: ≥0.6Mpa(optional with air compressor)
weight: 950KG
Dimension: 2000mm*1200mm*2800mm(L*W*H)、
Dominican Republic drip coffee bag packaging machine
