The Coffee Poet

When you think of coffee beans, is the first thing that comes to mind a prepackaged bag of ready to grind beans? Most people have little or no idea of the process that actually brings those bags of beans to their kitchens, and are completely unaware of where the makings for America's favorite beverage actually comes from. This article is geared to give you a better understanding of just what it takes for you to have those wonderfully rich beans in your kitchen cupboard, day after day.

Types

There are basically four different varieties of coffee beans sold today. Coffea Arabica is by far the most popular, and accounts for roughly 75% of the coffee currently sold. Also available are Coffea Robusta, Coffea Liberica, and Coffea Excelsa, which are grown mostly in areas where Coffea Arabica cannot be cultivated.

Where Do They Come From?

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