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Coffee farms utilize a combination of traditional farming methods and modern agricultural practices to cultivate coffee beans. Here’s an overview of how coffee is typically grown on farms
Planting
Coffee plants are usually grown from seeds or cuttings in nurseries. Once the seedlings are mature enough, they are transplanted to the coffee farm.
Location
Coffee plants thrive in tropical climates with well-drained soil, ample rainfall, and altitudes ranging from 600 to 2000 meters. Regions such as Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, and Kenya are renowned for producing high-quality coffee beans due to their ideal growing conditions.
Cultivation
Coffee plants require regular care, including watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Farmers must also manage pests and diseases to ensure healthy plant growth.
Harvesting
Coffee cherries ripen at different times, requiring selective harvesting by hand. Skilled workers carefully pick only the ripe cherries, ensuring optimal flavor and quality. In some cases, mechanical harvesters may be used, but they are less common for specialty coffee.
Processing
After harvesting, coffee cherries undergo processing to extract the beans. There are two main methods: the dry method (natural process) and the wet method (washed process). Each method results in beans with distinct flavor profiles.
Drying
The extracted beans are dried to reduce moisture content and prevent mold growth. This can be done using natural sunlight on raised beds or mechanical dryers.
Milling and Sorting
Once dried, the beans are milled to remove the parchment layer and sorted based on size, density, and quality.
Exporting
Processed beans are packed into bags and exported to coffee roasters around the world. Exporting processes vary by country and often involve strict quality control measures.
Sourcing
As for sourcing the best beans, it depends on various factors such as climate, altitude, soil quality, and farming practices. Some of the best coffee beans are sourced from renowned coffee-growing regions known for their exceptional quality and flavor profiles. These regions include Ethiopia (birthplace of coffee), Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Kenya, and Indonesia, among others. Additionally, specialty coffee farms that prioritize sustainable farming methods, fair labor practices, and quality over quantity are often sought after for sourcing OUR premium beans.
Coffee’s Legendary History
The legendary story of coffee’s discovery traces back to Ethiopia, where it is said to have been discovered by a goat herder named Kaldi in the 9th century. According to the tale, Kaldi noticed that his goats became unusually energetic and spirited after consuming the red berries from a certain bush. Intrigued, he decided to try the berries himself and experienced a similar burst of energy.
Excited by his discovery, Kaldi shared the berries with a local monastery. However, the monks, fearing their stimulating effects, threw the berries into the fire. As the berries roasted, they emitted a captivating aroma, prompting the monks to retrieve them from the flames. They crushed the roasted berries and brewed them into a beverage, thus discovering the invigorating properties of coffee for themselves. Thus, proclaiming that this wonderful concoction could only be attributed as a gift from GOD!
Word of this newfound drink spread rapidly, and coffee cultivation and consumption soon became popular throughout the region. From Ethiopia, coffee traveled to the Arabian Peninsula, where it gained further popularity and eventually spread to the rest of the world.
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Coffee farms utilize a combination of traditional farming methods and modern agricultural practices to cultivate coffee beans. Here’s an overview of how coffee is typically grown on farms