A Roaster’s Guide To Coffee:

Mass production homogenizes the senses. I.  Origin: -Coffee; from the Arabic, Qahwah. -First discovered in Ethiopia. -First cultivated in the 15 century. -Yemen produced the world’s first cup of coffee. -Two basic Groups: Arabicas and Robustas -Arabicas being the higher grade bean. -Optimal altitude for growth is 3600’ to 8000’ in tropical, volcanic climate.  Typically [...]