Appreciating the Work That Goes Into the Gourmet Coffee Bean
The most widely recognized type of coffee bean in the world is the Arabica bean. It is a mild, but full flavored bean, that has been recognized by many in the coffee community as the most gourmet coffee bean. It is grown in many areas of the world such as Yemen, Ethiopia, Brazil, and Columbia. From the field to the cup, much toil goes into the yield which sits in the coffee mug. Understanding that process can give more appreciation and respect to the farmers that strive for an excellently flavored bean.
The Arabica bean is legendary for having brought the concept of human consumption of coffee to light. The story goes that Ethiopean farmers noticed there goats behaving in a caffeinated manner. When they found the culprit, a coffee plant, they made a stew out of the berries. The drink was so delightful that they presented it to their leader, who anointed it a delicacy in his kingdom.
Since that time, Arabica beans have been cultivated worldwide, all year round. They are rather difficult, temperamental plants, and they take…
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