A worker holds up robusta coffee beans in a traditional coffee factory in Toraja, Indonesia's South Sulawesi province, June 22, 2009
A worker holds up robusta coffee beans in a traditional coffee factory in Toraja, Indonesia's South Sulawesi province, June 22, 2009 Reuters/Yusuf Ahmad

There is a so-called "Bean Belt" where the top coffee-producing countries in the world are located. According to Coffeeforless.com, this region has over 75 countries making their own famous roasts to the delight of the rest of the world.

Here are the top nations that have established themselves to be a cut above the crowd.

1. Brazil

Brazil has long established itself as the coffee capital of the world. The country is the biggest producer of coffee beans worldwide. In a report by Udemy.com, 80% of the beans from Brazil are of the Arabica variety, while the rest are Rubusta. Brazilian coffee is described as mild and sweet, with low acidity and a medium body.

2. Jamaica

The country makes the famous Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, which is highly sought in countries in other parts of the globe. Jamaican coffee is described as mild, nutty, sweet with a beefy flavor. The beans are brightly acidic, most likely because of the cool air, excellent drainage and abundant rainfall that the plants get at the top mountain ranges of the region.

3. Indonesia

Java coffee is one of the most famous in the world, and is imported by giant franchises like Starbucks and Coffee Bean and Teal Leaf for customers. Java coffee beans are described as sweet with an herb-like aftertaste. The body is heavy and the taste lasts long.

4. Ethiopia

The country is known as the birthplace of coffee. According to the National Coffee Association, Ethiopia is the 7th biggest producer of coffee worldwide and the No. 1 producer in Africa. There are four main coffee production approaches used to make coffee in the country. The most popular beans in the region are Yergahcheffe and Harrar.

5. Costa Rica

The country mainly produces the Arabica variety, which was brought by traders from Ethiopia in 1779. Since then, coffee production has grown significantly and became bigger than sugar, tobacco and cacao. Today, Costa Rica is one of the largest producers of the best coffee in the world. A lot of countries like the unique tastes of Costa Rican coffee, which can be nutty, fruity, sweet or chocolate-like.

Other countries within the Bean Belt also produce their world-famous beans using their own developed techniques and systems. What is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!