If you’re anything like me, you can’t start your day without a good cup of joe. But have you ever wondered where those amazing coffee beans get their start in life? Pull up a chair and let me give you the scoop on the origins of your morning pick-me-up. Coffee is a fruit that grows…
Arabica’s floral scent and intrinsic sweetness seduce noses worldwide – hardly surprising as this Coffea species supplies almost two-thirds of global coffee. Arabica dominates over the more intense Robusta through nuanced flavor advantages, regional strongholds, and ongoing cultivation advances. Wide Range of Distinctive Flavor Profiles At nearly twice the sugar concentration and half the bitterness…
Typica’s lineage traces to Ethiopia before spreading through trade networks to Yemen and India. By 1706 Dutch merchants transported a single Typica plant to Amsterdam’s botanical gardens. This strain is considered the parent plant for Typica cultivars throughout the Americas after 1714 (source). Despite its disease susceptibility lowering yields, Typica remains popular for its highly…
While new hybrids may promise higher yields or resistance, heirloom coffee varieties boast pedigree and intricacy of flavor that dedicated farmers continue growing and fanatical roasters pride sourcing. Appreciate what makes these OG beans such celebrities in coffee’s gourmet ranks. Geisha Geisha coffee stands as a testament to its remarkable journey and unique attributes, originating…
Coffee is one of the world’s most beloved beverages, enjoyed by people across the globe. But where exactly does this popular drink come from? Let’s take a closer look at the fascinating life cycle of the coffee tree. There are two main species of coffee cultivated globally: Coffea arabica (responsible for about 70% of production)…
For over a century, Colombia has maintained an elite status as a premier coffee-growing origin, with their harvests highly esteemed by roasters and revered by caffeine aficionados worldwide. But why exactly have those unassuming green Colombian beans prospered on grocery store shelves and dominated specialty coffee menus for so long? The answer lies in Colombia’s…
Typica is the most renowned variety within the Typica genetic lineage. These plants are tall with spreading branches and are known for low productivity, vulnerability to major coffee diseases, and high cup quality when cultivated well. The Typica group, along with all Arabica coffee, trace back ancestrally to southwest Ethiopia. Sometime around the 15th or…
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