Asia

Asia is home to a diverse and vibrant coffee culture. In many parts of the continent, coffee is an integral part of daily life, with people starting their day with a cup of coffee and often meeting friends and colleagues at coffee shops for business or socialising.

Coffee has a long history in Asia, with the first coffee plants being introduced to the region in the late 1800s. Today, Asia is home to some of the world's largest coffee producing countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and India.

In many parts of Asia, coffee is consumed in a traditional way, with people brewing their own coffee at home or at the office using a simple drip or pour-over method. However, in recent years, specialty coffee shops and cafes have become increasingly popular in cities across the continent, offering a wider range of brewing methods and coffee styles.

In addition to traditional coffee shops, there are also many coffee festivals and events held in Asia, highlighting the region's love of coffee and its unique coffee culture. These events bring together coffee lovers, farmers, and roasters from around the world to share their passion for coffee and learn more about the industry.


Members

There are 50 member states in Asia:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Armenia
  3. Azerbaijan
  4. Bahrain
  5. Bangladesh
  6. Bhutan
  7. Brunei
  8. Cambodia
  9. China
  10. Cyprus
  11. Georgia
  12. India
  13. Indonesia
  14. Iran
  15. Iraq
  16. Israel
  17. Japan
  18. Jordan
  19. Kazakhstan
  20. Kuwait
  21. Kyrgyzstan
  22. Laos
  23. Lebanon
  24. Malaysia
  25. Maldives
  26. Mongolia
  27. Myanmar (Burma)
  28. Nepal
  29. North Korea
  30. Oman
  31. Pakistan
  32. Palestine
  33. Philippines
  34. Qatar
  35. Russia
  36. Saudi Arabia
  37. Singapore
  38. South Korea
  39. Sri Lanka
  40. Syria
  41. Taiwan
  42. Tajikistan
  43. Thailand
  44. Timor-Leste (East Timor)
  45. Turkey
  46. Turkmenistan
  47. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  48. Uzbekistan
  49. Vietnam
  50. Yemen

Arabian Peninsula

The Arabian Peninsula is a large peninsula in Western Asia that is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, the Arabian Gulf (also known as the Persian Gulf) to the east, and the Gulf of Oman and the Gulf of Aden to the south. It is connected to Africa by the Isthmus of Suez. The Arabian Peninsula is home to several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
The Arabian Peninsula is known for its desert climate and vast oil reserves, which have made it an important economic and political region. The region is also home to a rich cultural history and diverse population, with a mix of Arab, African, and South Asian influences. The official language of the Arabian Peninsula is Arabic, and Islam is the dominant religion.


The Arabian Peninsula has a long and complex history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Paleolithic era. It has been an important crossroads for trade and cultural exchange for centuries, and has been influenced by a variety of empires and civilisations over the course of its history. Today, the Arabian Peninsula is a diverse and rapidly developing region that plays a significant role in global politics and economics.