Coffee facts – Everything about coffee

What is coffeeWhat is coffee

The coffee bean is actually a mature seed of the cherry of the coffee plant. The coffee plant grows in different continents and is in different ways harvested.

Coffee historyCoffee history

Coffee has over the years made a mysterious journey. After it has been discovered in Ethiopia, the coffee bean spread through Arabia and the Middle East.

Coffee productionCoffee production

A coffee plant begins to bear berries after about five years. After harvesting of the coffee the berries are stripped of the outer layer. The berries can be both wet and dry processed.

Coffee countriesCoffee countries

Coffee is grown around the globe, but mainly in countries in the areas of Central America and the Caribbean, Africa, the South Pacific and Southeast Asia and South America.

Grinding coffeeGrinding coffee

The real coffee lover grinds his beans himself. For example with an old hand grinder, with a Turkish coffee grinder or with an electric mill. A good grinder is very important…

Preparing coffeePreparing coffee

The main factors in the coffee are the coarseness of the ground, the water quality and temperature, the ratio of coffee – water and the contact time. The Italians like to speak of the 4 M’s.

Coffee beansCoffee beans

The most popular coffees are the arabica and robusta. Arabica takes about 70% of the global production on his behalf. The Jamaica Blue Mountain is one of the most expensive coffees.

Coffee variationsCoffee variations

Cappuccino, latte, cafe au lait, espresso, caffè macchiato, caffè Freddo … Just a few of countless delicious coffees. But what is the difference between one and the other kind of coffee?

Coffee machinesCoffee machines

There are numerous coffee machines on the market. From simple to fully automatic espresso coffee machines. Read about tips for choosing the right machine.