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Mexico coffee...
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Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
- Unique soil type
- Abundant sunlight
- Cool winds
- Warm temperatures
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Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
- Unique soil type
- Abundant sunlight
- Cool winds
- Warm temperatures
Check your understanding...
00:30
Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
- Unique soil type
- Abundant sunlight
- Cool winds
- Warm temperatures
Check your understanding...
00:30
Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
- Unique soil type
- Abundant sunlight
- Cool winds
- Warm temperatures
What is a hectare?
Oxaca coffee...
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colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
Coffee in Colombia can be traced back to around the mid 18th century at around the same time that Catholic priests started arriving in the region from Europe.
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A coffee plant typically takes about four to five years to mature and produce its first coffee cherries. During the first few years, the plant focuses on developing strong roots and foliage before it begins flowering. Once it starts producing, the yield is usually small at first but increases as the plant reaches full maturity around five years. Factors like altitude, climate, and soil quality can influence how quickly the plant grows and the quality of the beans it produces.
colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
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harvesting coffee in colombia...
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coffee in colombia...
What makes Colombian coffee so special can be pinpointed to where Colombia is located – it’s the perfect geography for growing coffee giving this sensitive crop the optimal conditions to thrive.
The rich flavor profile of this coffee is down to the perfect soil conditions, the right amount of rain (at least 200 centimeters per year) and the climate (temperature never falls below freezing).
The coffee growing locations have the perfect fertile volcanic soils and high elevations reaching up to 6,400 feet.
Coffee grown in these regions is typically carried out in the shade with the average temperatures reaching 8 to 24 degrees Celsius (46 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
coffee in colombia...
What makes Colombian coffee so special can be pinpointed to where Colombia is located – it’s the perfect geography for growing coffee giving this sensitive crop the optimal conditions to thrive.
The rich flavor profile of this coffee is down to the perfect soil conditions, the right amount of rain (at least 200 centimeters per year) and the climate (temperature never falls below freezing).
The coffee growing locations have the perfect fertile volcanic soils and high elevations reaching up to 6,400 feet.
Coffee grown in these regions is typically carried out in the shade with the average temperatures reaching 8 to 24 degrees Celsius (46 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
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ethiopia coffee...
Legend of kaldi
Once upon a time, nestled in the lush mountains of Ethiopia, there lived a goat herder named Kaldi.
His days were spent tending to his flock. But one peculiar day, everything changed.
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Legend of kaldi
Kaldi noticed an odd change in his usually placid goats. Instead of their usual demeanor, they were prancing, frolicking, and exhibiting an unusual burst of energy..
Curious, Kaldi investigated and discoverd his goats had been nibbling on bright red berries from a tree.
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Legend of kaldi
Kaldi decided to taste the mysterious berries. To his surprise, after a few, he found himself filled with a surge of joy and energy.
He joined the goats in their lively dance. It was as if the berries held a magical charm.
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Legend of kaldi
News of these wonderous berries spread like wildfire, attracting the attention of a passing monk. Kaldi enthusiastically shared his discovery.
The monk realizing the potential of these berries saw them as an answer to his prayers. He was struggling staying awake during prayers.
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To the monk's amazement the monk was able to stay immersed in prayer for hours.
New spread fast to other monks and places very far. The legacy of Kaldi's fateful finding has allowed the birth of coffee and its journey accross continents and evolving into the beloved beverage cherished today.
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ethiopia coffee...
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
It wasn't until the 1500's that coffee began to be cultivated in Ethiopia wide scale. Coffee began to be grown as a commercial crop.
Trade with neighboring Yemen (Across the Red Sea) enablee Ethiopia to share its coffee with the rest of the world. Yemen was established along the Silk Road trade system that criss-crossed the European-African and Asian continents.
By the 1800's the cultivation of coffee had become a major industry in Ethiopia. The country was producing some of the finest beans in the world. Coffee was widely consumed in Ethiopia. Cafe's began to spring up in the major cities offering a place for people to socialize and enjoy a hot cup of coffee.
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Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Reteach
The legend of Kaldi is the story of the origins of the discovery of coffee as a useful stimulant.
It wasn't until the 1500's that coffee began to be cultivated in Ethiopia wide scale. Coffee began to be grown as a commercial crop.
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Reteach
Trade with neighboring Yemen (Across the Red Sea) enable Ethiopia to share its coffee with the rest of the world.
Yemen was established along the Silk Road trade system that criss-crossed the European-African and Asian continents.
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
In addition, Ethiopian coffee ceremonies—elaborate rituals involving the preparation and serving of coffee—became a regular part of daily life. These ceremonies (which still take place today) involve the roasting over a fire, followed by the grading and brewing of the beverage in ornately decorated jebena pots. It's a time to connect with friends, family, and community members over a shared cup of coffee.
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Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
In addition, Ethiopian coffee ceremonies—elaborate rituals involving the preparation and serving of coffee—became a regular part of daily life. These ceremonies (which still take place today) involve the roasting over a fire, followed by the grading and brewing of the beverage in ornately decorated jebena pots. It's a time to connect with friends, family, and community members over a shared cup of coffee.
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Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
What is coffee often shared with? (food) How many rounds of coffee served in traditional set?
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Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
ethiopia coffee...
Coffea arabica
Around 60% of the world's coffee is arabica coffee. The species is native to the fertile forests of Ethiopia. It still grows wild today. The coffee plant produces colorful ruby red berries. Not an actual bean however, coffee is extracted as the seed of the coffee berry.
Despite their popularity, arabica coffee is challenging to cultivate. They grow at high altitudes and require a lot of rain and shade to thrive.
Variations in rainfall and climate changes can alter the yield output of the plant. Arabica trees are also more susceptive to disease and pests than other species.
Arabica beans are often lighter and have complex flavors. Because they grow at higher altitudes than other coffees this requires the trees to mature more slowly. This give the arabica a sweeter flavor than others.
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Arabica Beans
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Around 60% of the world's coffee is arabica coffee. The species is native to the fertile forests of Ethiopia. It still grows wild today. The coffee plant produces colorful ruby red berries. Not an actual bean however, coffee is extracted as the seed of the coffee berry.
Arabica beans are often lighter and have complex flavors. Because they grow at higher altitudes than other coffees this requires the trees to mature more slowly. This give the arabica a sweeter flavor than others.
Arabica Beans
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INDIA coffee...
INDIA coffee...
INDIA coffee...
Baba Budan was a 16th-century monk who practiced Sufism or Islamic mysticism. According to Indian myth, Baba Budan went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, where he discovered coffee. When he returned home, he smuggled seven coffee beans he had hidden in his beard.
Once he was home, he planted the beans in his home state of Mysore (today's Karnataka) on the slopes of the Chandragiri Hills. Today, you can travel to this area that has been renamed Baba Budangiri (Baba Budan Hills) and visit his tomb.
INDIA coffee...
Baba Budan was a 16th-century monk who practiced Sufism or Islamic mysticism. According to Indian myth, Baba Budan went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, where he discovered coffee. When he returned home, he smuggled seven coffee beans he had hidden in his beard.
Once he was home, he planted the beans in his home state of Mysore (today's Karnataka) on the slopes of the Chandragiri Hills. Today, you can travel to this area that has been renamed Baba Budangiri (Baba Budan Hills) and visit his tomb.
INDIA coffee...
INDIA coffee...
Up until the time Baba Budan smuggled those seven coffee beans, coffee remained an Arab monopoly. Only roasted coffee beans were traded, and these through the port of Mocha in order to retain control.
This was done to ensure that the only coffee trees growing were grown in Yemen. The penalty for anyone caught smuggling raw beans was death.
INDIA coffee...
Up until the time Baba Budan smuggled those seven coffee beans, coffee remained an Arab monopoly. Only roasted coffee beans were traded, and these through the port of Mocha in order to retain control.
This was done to ensure that the only coffee trees growing were grown in Yemen. The penalty for anyone caught smuggling raw beans was death.
INDIA coffee...
Farming in India
A typical farmer's day wil start with a cup of dark roasted coffee (their own product). They typically mix the bitter coffee with jaggery
Jaggery is an unrefined sugar made from sugarcane juice. It has an earthy and slightly fruity flavor.
Farming in India
Robusta and Arabica are the two most common coffee varietals grown in India.
India's coffee is regulated by a governmental agency called the Indian Coffee Board. It is a ministry under Commerce and Industry.
The role of the Coffee Board is to ensure farmers have equal access to international markets, research and implement new technologies to plantations.
Farming in India
They are shade grown and grown with various crops (intercropped) like Silver Oak, Mango, Jackfruits, and Spices. This helps ensure a balanced soil and increase economic output for poor farmers.
The indigenous communities use traditional agriculture practices (without machinery) to grow and harvest coffee
Estates are small only a few hectares for most farming families. Coffee takes a while to mature. As such, coffee estates make take multiple generations for coffee to be profitable.
Farming in India
Customary pruning are essential for keeping an eye on the strength of coffee plants. Pruning is the cutting off parts of plants to ensure the plant is able to focus on the healthest parts of the plant growing.
Pruning often ensure a stronger, healthier and bigger yielding coffee bush.
The harvest is usually between November to February. The monsoons rains bring a lot of rainfall during the rainy season. So harvest is confined to these dry periods.
Farming in India
India essentially has two seasons. Monsoon rainy season and the dry season.
India's coffee needs just the right amount of rainfall. Too little and the crop is ruined. Too much and the crop is ruined. Whether friend or foe, the monsoons have another unique advantage to India's coffee harvest.
Known as monsooning, drieing coffee beans are left out in the open to allows monsoon moistured winds to cause the beans to swell and change color. This 'monsooning' allows for the beans to become sweeter and provides a 'woody' flavor.
Farming in India
Harvesting is typically done by hand. Picking the ripest cherries. Under-riped cherries will have dramatic effect on the quality of the coffee.
The cherries are washed in order to separate the best cherries from the least. The worst cherries float to the top.
The cherries are then 'pulped' which crushes the cherries and separates the beans from the cherries. The beans are spread out on parchment and laid out in the sun for drying. Taking 7-10 days for the beans to fully dry.
Farming in India
Farming in India
A typical farmer's day wil start with a cup of dark roasted coffee (their own product). They typically mix the bitter coffee with jaggery
Farming in India
Farming in India
India's coffee is regulated by a governmental agency called the Indian Coffee Board. It is a ministry under Commerce and Industry.
Farming in India
Farming in India
Farming in India
Farming in India
Farming in India
The harvest is usually between November to February. The monsoons rains bring a lot of rainfall during the rainy season. So harvest is confined to these dry periods.
Farming in India
Farming in India
The harvest is usually between November to February. The monsoons rains bring a lot of rainfall during the rainy season. So harvest is confined to these dry periods.
Farming in India
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INDonesia coffee...
INDonesia coffee...
Java
The island of Java is perhaps Indonesia's most famous island. The name of the island is so synonomous with coffee that "westerners" often call coffee "java."
The capitol of Indonesia is the city of Jakarta located on the island. The volcanic mountains offer rich soil combined with tropical conditions where coffee thrives.
INDonesia coffee...
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
With the advent of better sailing technologies, the Europeans were keen on opening up the known agricultural benefits of South-East Asia from the 1400s-1600's
The Dutch were one of the first to implement private enterprise in conjunction with government support to commercialize the spice trade.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
Created in 1602 the Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) was the world's first publically traded company. The globe was opened up not just to governments but now private enterprise. The Apple of their day.
The "spice islands," which Indonesia comprises most of, was particularly lucrative for the spices, coffee and growing conditions in the tropics.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
Indonesia was made up of many regional groups at the time, with many of the island uninhabited.
The Europeans would settle here and exploit the people's and their natural resources.
The VOC sailed year round from Europe with gold, textiles, cannons and weapons, and domestic goods bound for the kingdoms of Asia, On return trips ships would be laden with spices and agricultural products.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
Amongst the many traded goods coffee made its way to Indonesia.
Like in the case with Baba Budan, the Dutch risked execution for stealing coffee trees from Yemen.
Coffee was introduced in the 1600s to the island of Java. Indonesia is tropical, has good rich volcanic soil and has a consistent climate allowing for coffee to thrive as a cash crop to be exported.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
Although a private business the VOC surpassed the Portuguese as the leader in trade shipping from the spice market.
The VOC was given colonial powers. This means that they could make treaties on behalf of the Netherlands, build forts, and conduct military operations.
Goods weren't the only thing sent by ship though. Dutch settlers also were transportated to establish colonial territories here.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
Before the Dutch arrived, kings and princes ruled the islands, which were already focused on regional trade. Including spices and slaves.
Between the 1300s-1500s, Islam was making its way as a new religion for the region. Arriving from regional traders coming from India and Yemen. Today, Islam is still the largest religion in Indonesia.
The VOC made treaties with kings here to establish Dutch settlements. The VOC grew in power in the region by making alliances and grabbing resources.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
Few women were traveling this far to colonize. Thusly many Dutch men married local native women. This setup a class system between European born and foreign born white colonists.
By the mid-1800s many Indo-European families considered the Dutch Indies home. Because of colonial pressure and class system. Natives and other 'lesser' groups were often discrimated against.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
In the late 1700's the VOC was bankrupt due to European competition and control of the Dutch East Indies reverted to the Dutch government.
By the mid-1800s harsher rules were implemented to increase profitability. Lands were often taken from native farmers or cumpolsary work on coffee plantations for part of the year.
Living conditions worsened for the natives because cash crops took priority over rice farming. Famines also occured due to bad agricultural practices.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
By the early 1900s reforms would finally start to be made. Natives were given more education opportunities but still limited.
By the 1940s local native Indonesians and european Indonesians pushed for independence.
Not until the 1970s did Indonesia finally reach complete independence from the Netherlands.
INDonesia coffee...
Dutch East Indies
INDonesia coffee...
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Coffee History
A rich history
Coffee in Colombia can be traced back to around the mid 18th century at around the same time that Catholic priests started arriving in the region from Europe.
The then leaders of Colombia wanted the local farmers to prioritize growing coffee, but, they were met with resistance. The farmers were worried that it takes up to five years for coffee to provide its first crop and understandably they were unsure how they were going to survive during this extended growing period.
A small village priest named Francisco Romero had the idea to suggest that the farmers plant 3 or 4 coffee trees instead of the usual penance at confession. This took off, and it wasn’t long before the Archbishop of Colombia caught wind of this and thinking it was an excellent idea he ordered everyone to use this penance and it became the general practice.
As you can imagine, this paved the way for Colombia to become one of the world’s largest coffee-producing countries all thanks to the Catholic church.
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Deep in the southern mountain range of Mexico is the area Ozolotepec in the state of Oaxaca. Most coffee farms are very small (2-3 hectares) and they are scattered throughout different difficult-to-reach highland areas. In Mexico, the lack of infrastructure contributes to less consistency of washing and fermenting at small farms, so there are a lot more variables between each of the coffees from different farms.
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Indonesia
The massive achipelago
Comprising over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago.
An archipelago is a geographic term for a group or chain of islands clustered together in the same body of water like an ocean.
- An archipelago consisting of 17,508 islands
- On the boundary of the Pacific ocean and Indian ocean
- Massive volcanic activity and tectonic shifts
- Located within the tropics near the Equator
Created through volcanic activity as Indonesia is on the Pacific Rim (the largest of the tectonic plates)
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Deep in the southern mountain range of Mexico is the area Ozolotepec in the state of Oaxaca. Most coffee farms are very small (2-3 hectares) and they are scattered throughout different difficult-to-reach highland areas. In Mexico, the lack of infrastructure contributes to less consistency of washing and fermenting at small farms, so there are a lot more variables between each of the coffees from different farms.
Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
- Unique soil type
- Abundant sunlight
- Cool winds
- Warm temperatures
Deep in the southern mountain range of Mexico is the area Ozolotepec in the state of Oaxaca. Most coffee farms are very small (2-3 hectares) and they are scattered throughout different difficult-to-reach highland areas. In Mexico, the lack of infrastructure contributes to less consistency of washing and fermenting at small farms, so there are a lot more variables between each of the coffees from different farms.
With the advent of better sailing technologies, the Europeans were keen on opening up the known agricultural benefits of South-East Asia from the 1400s-1600's The Dutch were one of the first to implement private enterprise in conjunction with government support to commercialize the spice trade. Created in 1602 the Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) was the world's first publically traded company. The globe was opened up not just to governments but now private enterprise. The Apple of their day. The "spice islands," which Indonesia comprises most of, was particularly lucrative for the spices, coffee and growing conditions in the tropics. Indonesia was made up of many regional groups at the time, with many of the island uninhabited. The Europeans would settle here and exploit the people's and their natural resources. The VOC sailed year round from Europe with gold, textiles, cannons and weapons, and domestic goods bound for the kingdoms of Asia, On return trips ships would be laden with spices and agricultural products. Amongst the many traded goods coffee made its way to Indonesia. Like in the case with Baba Budan, the Dutch risked execution for stealing coffee trees from Yemen. Coffee was introduced in the 1600s to the island of Java. Indonesia is tropical, has good rich volcanic soil and has a consistent climate allowing for coffee to thrive as a cash crop to be exported. Although a private business the VOC surpassed the Portuguese as the leader in trade shipping from the spice market. The VOC was given colonial powers. This means that they could make treaties on behalf of the Netherlands, build forts, and conduct military operations. Goods weren't the only thing sent by ship though. Dutch settlers also were transportated to establish colonial territories here. Before the Dutch arrived, kings and princes ruled the islands, which were already focused on regional trade. Including spices and slaves. Between the 1300s-1500s, Islam was making its way as a new religion for the region. Arriving from regional traders coming from India and Yemen. Today, Islam is still the largest religion in Indonesia. The VOC made treaties with kings here to establish Dutch settlements. The VOC grew in power in the region by making alliances and grabbing resources. Few women were traveling this far to colonize. Thusly many Dutch men married local native women. This setup a class system between European born and foreign born white colonists. By the mid-1800s many Indo-European families considered the Dutch Indies home. Because of colonial pressure and class system. Natives and other 'lesser' groups were often discrimated against. In the late 1700's the VOC was bankrupt due to European competition and control of the Dutch East Indies reverted to the Dutch government. By the mid-1800s harsher rules were implemented to increase profitability. Lands were often taken from native farmers or cumpolsary work on coffee plantations for part of the year. Living conditions worsened for the natives because cash crops took priority over rice farming. Famines also occured due to bad agricultural practices. By the early 1900s reforms would finally start to be made. Natives were given more education opportunities but still limited By the 1940s local native Indonesians and european Indonesians pushed for independence.Not until the 1970s did Indonesia finally reach complete independence from the Netherlands.
Birthplace of Coffee
Ethiopian coffee is cherished by coffee roasters and coffee drinkers across the globe. Recognized as the birthplace of coffee. Located in the eastern central jagged peaks of Africa, Ethiopia is a land planted in rugged determination and embraces ancient human traditions.
The birthplace of coffee even has its own legend and mythology surrounding it. While it only produces 3-4% of the world's coffee supply, it has an outsized reputation.
Mountains formed by the spreading of tectonic plates splitting eastern Africa from western Africa formed a fertile wide valley called The Great Rift Valley. This rifting divides Ethiopia in two, forming mountain ranges on either side of the valley.
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Coffee Industry In Colombia
Colombia's ranking
It probably doesn’t come as much surprise that the coffee industry in Colombia is a booming mega business. They may not be the largest coffee producer in the world with only 12% of the production, which places them behind other top coffee growing regions such as Vietnam and Brazil. But, what Colombia excels at and differentiates them from the competition is their exclusive high-end Arabica coffee beans.
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Who was Baba Budan?
Like in Ethiopia, India has a rich history in the origin story of how coffee made it to the sub-continent.
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Coffee
ADVENTURE
START
Welcome!
Companion Randomizer
Fasten your seatbelts for an epic journey in search of coffee. Go to each country in the coffee world and answer the questions satisfactorly. You will be given a clue. Use the clues to form the secret word to unlock another room
LET's go?
Select MEXICO
Select India
Select colombia
Select ethiopia
Select indonesia
Mexico coffee...
Check your understanding...
00:30
Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
Check your understanding...
00:30
Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
Check your understanding...
00:30
Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
Check your understanding...
00:30
Oaxaca
A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
What is a hectare?
Oxaca coffee...
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Check your understanding...
00:30
What is a hectare?
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Check your understanding...
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Answer found between :35 - :55 second mark
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Find the clue to the bag mystery
How many bags per year per hectare? (CLICK HERE) when you think you know
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Answer found between 1:30 - 2:05 second mark
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colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
Coffee in Colombia can be traced back to around the mid 18th century at around the same time that Catholic priests started arriving in the region from Europe.
colombia coffee...
A coffee plant typically takes about four to five years to mature and produce its first coffee cherries. During the first few years, the plant focuses on developing strong roots and foliage before it begins flowering. Once it starts producing, the yield is usually small at first but increases as the plant reaches full maturity around five years. Factors like altitude, climate, and soil quality can influence how quickly the plant grows and the quality of the beans it produces.
colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
colombia coffee...
05:00
harvesting coffee in colombia...
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The following questions are in order during the video
coffee in colombia...
What makes Colombian coffee so special can be pinpointed to where Colombia is located – it’s the perfect geography for growing coffee giving this sensitive crop the optimal conditions to thrive.
The rich flavor profile of this coffee is down to the perfect soil conditions, the right amount of rain (at least 200 centimeters per year) and the climate (temperature never falls below freezing).
The coffee growing locations have the perfect fertile volcanic soils and high elevations reaching up to 6,400 feet.
Coffee grown in these regions is typically carried out in the shade with the average temperatures reaching 8 to 24 degrees Celsius (46 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
coffee in colombia...
What makes Colombian coffee so special can be pinpointed to where Colombia is located – it’s the perfect geography for growing coffee giving this sensitive crop the optimal conditions to thrive.
The rich flavor profile of this coffee is down to the perfect soil conditions, the right amount of rain (at least 200 centimeters per year) and the climate (temperature never falls below freezing).
The coffee growing locations have the perfect fertile volcanic soils and high elevations reaching up to 6,400 feet.
Coffee grown in these regions is typically carried out in the shade with the average temperatures reaching 8 to 24 degrees Celsius (46 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit).
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ethiopia coffee...
Legend of kaldi
Once upon a time, nestled in the lush mountains of Ethiopia, there lived a goat herder named Kaldi.
His days were spent tending to his flock. But one peculiar day, everything changed.
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Kaldi noticed an odd change in his usually placid goats. Instead of their usual demeanor, they were prancing, frolicking, and exhibiting an unusual burst of energy..
Curious, Kaldi investigated and discoverd his goats had been nibbling on bright red berries from a tree.
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Legend of kaldi
Kaldi decided to taste the mysterious berries. To his surprise, after a few, he found himself filled with a surge of joy and energy.
He joined the goats in their lively dance. It was as if the berries held a magical charm.
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News of these wonderous berries spread like wildfire, attracting the attention of a passing monk. Kaldi enthusiastically shared his discovery.
The monk realizing the potential of these berries saw them as an answer to his prayers. He was struggling staying awake during prayers.
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To the monk's amazement the monk was able to stay immersed in prayer for hours.
New spread fast to other monks and places very far. The legacy of Kaldi's fateful finding has allowed the birth of coffee and its journey accross continents and evolving into the beloved beverage cherished today.
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Ethiopian Coffee Culture
It wasn't until the 1500's that coffee began to be cultivated in Ethiopia wide scale. Coffee began to be grown as a commercial crop.
Trade with neighboring Yemen (Across the Red Sea) enablee Ethiopia to share its coffee with the rest of the world. Yemen was established along the Silk Road trade system that criss-crossed the European-African and Asian continents.
By the 1800's the cultivation of coffee had become a major industry in Ethiopia. The country was producing some of the finest beans in the world. Coffee was widely consumed in Ethiopia. Cafe's began to spring up in the major cities offering a place for people to socialize and enjoy a hot cup of coffee.
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The legend of Kaldi is the story of the origins of the discovery of coffee as a useful stimulant.
It wasn't until the 1500's that coffee began to be cultivated in Ethiopia wide scale. Coffee began to be grown as a commercial crop.
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
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Trade with neighboring Yemen (Across the Red Sea) enable Ethiopia to share its coffee with the rest of the world.
Yemen was established along the Silk Road trade system that criss-crossed the European-African and Asian continents.
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
In addition, Ethiopian coffee ceremonies—elaborate rituals involving the preparation and serving of coffee—became a regular part of daily life. These ceremonies (which still take place today) involve the roasting over a fire, followed by the grading and brewing of the beverage in ornately decorated jebena pots. It's a time to connect with friends, family, and community members over a shared cup of coffee.
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Ethiopian Coffee Culture
Ethiopian Coffee Culture
In addition, Ethiopian coffee ceremonies—elaborate rituals involving the preparation and serving of coffee—became a regular part of daily life. These ceremonies (which still take place today) involve the roasting over a fire, followed by the grading and brewing of the beverage in ornately decorated jebena pots. It's a time to connect with friends, family, and community members over a shared cup of coffee.
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Ethiopian Coffee Culture
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What is coffee often shared with? (food) How many rounds of coffee served in traditional set?
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Coffea arabica
Around 60% of the world's coffee is arabica coffee. The species is native to the fertile forests of Ethiopia. It still grows wild today. The coffee plant produces colorful ruby red berries. Not an actual bean however, coffee is extracted as the seed of the coffee berry.
Despite their popularity, arabica coffee is challenging to cultivate. They grow at high altitudes and require a lot of rain and shade to thrive.
Variations in rainfall and climate changes can alter the yield output of the plant. Arabica trees are also more susceptive to disease and pests than other species.
Arabica beans are often lighter and have complex flavors. Because they grow at higher altitudes than other coffees this requires the trees to mature more slowly. This give the arabica a sweeter flavor than others.
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Arabica Beans
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Around 60% of the world's coffee is arabica coffee. The species is native to the fertile forests of Ethiopia. It still grows wild today. The coffee plant produces colorful ruby red berries. Not an actual bean however, coffee is extracted as the seed of the coffee berry.
Arabica beans are often lighter and have complex flavors. Because they grow at higher altitudes than other coffees this requires the trees to mature more slowly. This give the arabica a sweeter flavor than others.
Arabica Beans
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INDIA coffee...
INDIA coffee...
INDIA coffee...
Baba Budan was a 16th-century monk who practiced Sufism or Islamic mysticism. According to Indian myth, Baba Budan went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, where he discovered coffee. When he returned home, he smuggled seven coffee beans he had hidden in his beard.
Once he was home, he planted the beans in his home state of Mysore (today's Karnataka) on the slopes of the Chandragiri Hills. Today, you can travel to this area that has been renamed Baba Budangiri (Baba Budan Hills) and visit his tomb.
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Baba Budan was a 16th-century monk who practiced Sufism or Islamic mysticism. According to Indian myth, Baba Budan went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, where he discovered coffee. When he returned home, he smuggled seven coffee beans he had hidden in his beard.
Once he was home, he planted the beans in his home state of Mysore (today's Karnataka) on the slopes of the Chandragiri Hills. Today, you can travel to this area that has been renamed Baba Budangiri (Baba Budan Hills) and visit his tomb.
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Up until the time Baba Budan smuggled those seven coffee beans, coffee remained an Arab monopoly. Only roasted coffee beans were traded, and these through the port of Mocha in order to retain control.
This was done to ensure that the only coffee trees growing were grown in Yemen. The penalty for anyone caught smuggling raw beans was death.
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Up until the time Baba Budan smuggled those seven coffee beans, coffee remained an Arab monopoly. Only roasted coffee beans were traded, and these through the port of Mocha in order to retain control.
This was done to ensure that the only coffee trees growing were grown in Yemen. The penalty for anyone caught smuggling raw beans was death.
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Farming in India
A typical farmer's day wil start with a cup of dark roasted coffee (their own product). They typically mix the bitter coffee with jaggery
Jaggery is an unrefined sugar made from sugarcane juice. It has an earthy and slightly fruity flavor.
Farming in India
Robusta and Arabica are the two most common coffee varietals grown in India.
India's coffee is regulated by a governmental agency called the Indian Coffee Board. It is a ministry under Commerce and Industry.
The role of the Coffee Board is to ensure farmers have equal access to international markets, research and implement new technologies to plantations.
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They are shade grown and grown with various crops (intercropped) like Silver Oak, Mango, Jackfruits, and Spices. This helps ensure a balanced soil and increase economic output for poor farmers.
The indigenous communities use traditional agriculture practices (without machinery) to grow and harvest coffee
Estates are small only a few hectares for most farming families. Coffee takes a while to mature. As such, coffee estates make take multiple generations for coffee to be profitable.
Farming in India
Customary pruning are essential for keeping an eye on the strength of coffee plants. Pruning is the cutting off parts of plants to ensure the plant is able to focus on the healthest parts of the plant growing.
Pruning often ensure a stronger, healthier and bigger yielding coffee bush.
The harvest is usually between November to February. The monsoons rains bring a lot of rainfall during the rainy season. So harvest is confined to these dry periods.
Farming in India
India essentially has two seasons. Monsoon rainy season and the dry season.
India's coffee needs just the right amount of rainfall. Too little and the crop is ruined. Too much and the crop is ruined. Whether friend or foe, the monsoons have another unique advantage to India's coffee harvest.
Known as monsooning, drieing coffee beans are left out in the open to allows monsoon moistured winds to cause the beans to swell and change color. This 'monsooning' allows for the beans to become sweeter and provides a 'woody' flavor.
Farming in India
Harvesting is typically done by hand. Picking the ripest cherries. Under-riped cherries will have dramatic effect on the quality of the coffee.
The cherries are washed in order to separate the best cherries from the least. The worst cherries float to the top.
The cherries are then 'pulped' which crushes the cherries and separates the beans from the cherries. The beans are spread out on parchment and laid out in the sun for drying. Taking 7-10 days for the beans to fully dry.
Farming in India
Farming in India
A typical farmer's day wil start with a cup of dark roasted coffee (their own product). They typically mix the bitter coffee with jaggery
Farming in India
Farming in India
India's coffee is regulated by a governmental agency called the Indian Coffee Board. It is a ministry under Commerce and Industry.
Farming in India
Farming in India
Farming in India
Farming in India
Farming in India
The harvest is usually between November to February. The monsoons rains bring a lot of rainfall during the rainy season. So harvest is confined to these dry periods.
Farming in India
Farming in India
The harvest is usually between November to February. The monsoons rains bring a lot of rainfall during the rainy season. So harvest is confined to these dry periods.
Farming in India
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INDonesia coffee...
INDonesia coffee...
Java
The island of Java is perhaps Indonesia's most famous island. The name of the island is so synonomous with coffee that "westerners" often call coffee "java."
The capitol of Indonesia is the city of Jakarta located on the island. The volcanic mountains offer rich soil combined with tropical conditions where coffee thrives.
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Dutch East Indies
With the advent of better sailing technologies, the Europeans were keen on opening up the known agricultural benefits of South-East Asia from the 1400s-1600's
The Dutch were one of the first to implement private enterprise in conjunction with government support to commercialize the spice trade.
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Dutch East Indies
Created in 1602 the Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) was the world's first publically traded company. The globe was opened up not just to governments but now private enterprise. The Apple of their day.
The "spice islands," which Indonesia comprises most of, was particularly lucrative for the spices, coffee and growing conditions in the tropics.
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Dutch East Indies
Indonesia was made up of many regional groups at the time, with many of the island uninhabited.
The Europeans would settle here and exploit the people's and their natural resources.
The VOC sailed year round from Europe with gold, textiles, cannons and weapons, and domestic goods bound for the kingdoms of Asia, On return trips ships would be laden with spices and agricultural products.
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Dutch East Indies
Amongst the many traded goods coffee made its way to Indonesia.
Like in the case with Baba Budan, the Dutch risked execution for stealing coffee trees from Yemen.
Coffee was introduced in the 1600s to the island of Java. Indonesia is tropical, has good rich volcanic soil and has a consistent climate allowing for coffee to thrive as a cash crop to be exported.
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Dutch East Indies
Although a private business the VOC surpassed the Portuguese as the leader in trade shipping from the spice market.
The VOC was given colonial powers. This means that they could make treaties on behalf of the Netherlands, build forts, and conduct military operations.
Goods weren't the only thing sent by ship though. Dutch settlers also were transportated to establish colonial territories here.
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Dutch East Indies
Before the Dutch arrived, kings and princes ruled the islands, which were already focused on regional trade. Including spices and slaves.
Between the 1300s-1500s, Islam was making its way as a new religion for the region. Arriving from regional traders coming from India and Yemen. Today, Islam is still the largest religion in Indonesia.
The VOC made treaties with kings here to establish Dutch settlements. The VOC grew in power in the region by making alliances and grabbing resources.
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Dutch East Indies
Few women were traveling this far to colonize. Thusly many Dutch men married local native women. This setup a class system between European born and foreign born white colonists.
By the mid-1800s many Indo-European families considered the Dutch Indies home. Because of colonial pressure and class system. Natives and other 'lesser' groups were often discrimated against.
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Dutch East Indies
In the late 1700's the VOC was bankrupt due to European competition and control of the Dutch East Indies reverted to the Dutch government.
By the mid-1800s harsher rules were implemented to increase profitability. Lands were often taken from native farmers or cumpolsary work on coffee plantations for part of the year.
Living conditions worsened for the natives because cash crops took priority over rice farming. Famines also occured due to bad agricultural practices.
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Dutch East Indies
By the early 1900s reforms would finally start to be made. Natives were given more education opportunities but still limited.
By the 1940s local native Indonesians and european Indonesians pushed for independence.
Not until the 1970s did Indonesia finally reach complete independence from the Netherlands.
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Coffee History
A rich history
Coffee in Colombia can be traced back to around the mid 18th century at around the same time that Catholic priests started arriving in the region from Europe.
The then leaders of Colombia wanted the local farmers to prioritize growing coffee, but, they were met with resistance. The farmers were worried that it takes up to five years for coffee to provide its first crop and understandably they were unsure how they were going to survive during this extended growing period.
A small village priest named Francisco Romero had the idea to suggest that the farmers plant 3 or 4 coffee trees instead of the usual penance at confession. This took off, and it wasn’t long before the Archbishop of Colombia caught wind of this and thinking it was an excellent idea he ordered everyone to use this penance and it became the general practice.
As you can imagine, this paved the way for Colombia to become one of the world’s largest coffee-producing countries all thanks to the Catholic church.
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Deep in the southern mountain range of Mexico is the area Ozolotepec in the state of Oaxaca. Most coffee farms are very small (2-3 hectares) and they are scattered throughout different difficult-to-reach highland areas. In Mexico, the lack of infrastructure contributes to less consistency of washing and fermenting at small farms, so there are a lot more variables between each of the coffees from different farms.
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The massive achipelago
Comprising over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago.
An archipelago is a geographic term for a group or chain of islands clustered together in the same body of water like an ocean.
Created through volcanic activity as Indonesia is on the Pacific Rim (the largest of the tectonic plates)
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Deep in the southern mountain range of Mexico is the area Ozolotepec in the state of Oaxaca. Most coffee farms are very small (2-3 hectares) and they are scattered throughout different difficult-to-reach highland areas. In Mexico, the lack of infrastructure contributes to less consistency of washing and fermenting at small farms, so there are a lot more variables between each of the coffees from different farms.
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A unique terroir
Terroir pronounce (terr'aar) means a unique soil microbiome that makes growing unique for a region. One of the key factors that makes the coffee from Oaxaca unique is the region’s terroir. Oaxaca is located in the southern part of Mexico, and it has a diverse range of microclimates and soil types that provide the perfect conditions for growing coffee.
Deep in the southern mountain range of Mexico is the area Ozolotepec in the state of Oaxaca. Most coffee farms are very small (2-3 hectares) and they are scattered throughout different difficult-to-reach highland areas. In Mexico, the lack of infrastructure contributes to less consistency of washing and fermenting at small farms, so there are a lot more variables between each of the coffees from different farms.
With the advent of better sailing technologies, the Europeans were keen on opening up the known agricultural benefits of South-East Asia from the 1400s-1600's The Dutch were one of the first to implement private enterprise in conjunction with government support to commercialize the spice trade. Created in 1602 the Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) was the world's first publically traded company. The globe was opened up not just to governments but now private enterprise. The Apple of their day. The "spice islands," which Indonesia comprises most of, was particularly lucrative for the spices, coffee and growing conditions in the tropics. Indonesia was made up of many regional groups at the time, with many of the island uninhabited. The Europeans would settle here and exploit the people's and their natural resources. The VOC sailed year round from Europe with gold, textiles, cannons and weapons, and domestic goods bound for the kingdoms of Asia, On return trips ships would be laden with spices and agricultural products. Amongst the many traded goods coffee made its way to Indonesia. Like in the case with Baba Budan, the Dutch risked execution for stealing coffee trees from Yemen. Coffee was introduced in the 1600s to the island of Java. Indonesia is tropical, has good rich volcanic soil and has a consistent climate allowing for coffee to thrive as a cash crop to be exported. Although a private business the VOC surpassed the Portuguese as the leader in trade shipping from the spice market. The VOC was given colonial powers. This means that they could make treaties on behalf of the Netherlands, build forts, and conduct military operations. Goods weren't the only thing sent by ship though. Dutch settlers also were transportated to establish colonial territories here. Before the Dutch arrived, kings and princes ruled the islands, which were already focused on regional trade. Including spices and slaves. Between the 1300s-1500s, Islam was making its way as a new religion for the region. Arriving from regional traders coming from India and Yemen. Today, Islam is still the largest religion in Indonesia. The VOC made treaties with kings here to establish Dutch settlements. The VOC grew in power in the region by making alliances and grabbing resources. Few women were traveling this far to colonize. Thusly many Dutch men married local native women. This setup a class system between European born and foreign born white colonists. By the mid-1800s many Indo-European families considered the Dutch Indies home. Because of colonial pressure and class system. Natives and other 'lesser' groups were often discrimated against. In the late 1700's the VOC was bankrupt due to European competition and control of the Dutch East Indies reverted to the Dutch government. By the mid-1800s harsher rules were implemented to increase profitability. Lands were often taken from native farmers or cumpolsary work on coffee plantations for part of the year. Living conditions worsened for the natives because cash crops took priority over rice farming. Famines also occured due to bad agricultural practices. By the early 1900s reforms would finally start to be made. Natives were given more education opportunities but still limited By the 1940s local native Indonesians and european Indonesians pushed for independence.Not until the 1970s did Indonesia finally reach complete independence from the Netherlands.
Birthplace of Coffee
Ethiopian coffee is cherished by coffee roasters and coffee drinkers across the globe. Recognized as the birthplace of coffee. Located in the eastern central jagged peaks of Africa, Ethiopia is a land planted in rugged determination and embraces ancient human traditions.
The birthplace of coffee even has its own legend and mythology surrounding it. While it only produces 3-4% of the world's coffee supply, it has an outsized reputation.
Mountains formed by the spreading of tectonic plates splitting eastern Africa from western Africa formed a fertile wide valley called The Great Rift Valley. This rifting divides Ethiopia in two, forming mountain ranges on either side of the valley.
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Coffee Industry In Colombia
Colombia's ranking
It probably doesn’t come as much surprise that the coffee industry in Colombia is a booming mega business. They may not be the largest coffee producer in the world with only 12% of the production, which places them behind other top coffee growing regions such as Vietnam and Brazil. But, what Colombia excels at and differentiates them from the competition is their exclusive high-end Arabica coffee beans.
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Who was Baba Budan?
Like in Ethiopia, India has a rich history in the origin story of how coffee made it to the sub-continent.
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