Anything about Coffee
Coffee is being widely consumed and the most prestigious beverage. Is is a brewed drink prepared from roasted seeds commonly called coffee beans of the coffee plant. The seeds or coffee beans are also called coffee cherries. Coffee as beverage is second rank from water. Morning, noon, afternon and evening; any time of the day drinking coffee is really a craving. It is because of its caffeine content, which has stimulating effect to the human body. In the Philippines we call coffee as "Kapeng Barako" and "Kapeng Tagalog", which means the varieties of coffee. Nowadays, coffee beverages are evolving from traditional brewed coffee. There are iced coffee mixes to choose from like cappuccino, mocha, etc. Coffee with its richness and aroma energizes coffee lovers around the world.
Coffee is also healthful since according to studies it may lower the risk of colon cancer, gallstones, cirrhosis of the liver, Parkinson's disease and asthma. According also to studies, coffee contains four times the amount of cancer-fighting anti-oxidants compared from green tea. Coffee is produced from the seeds of a small red (sometimes yellow) fruit that grows on plants halfway in size between shrub and tree. The process that turns the seeds to brewed coffee is very complex compared to other beverages. Starting with the coffee grower, to the picker, then to the mill. Workers remove the fruit and dry the beans, roast them, to finally grind the beans and prepare the beverage.
Coffee plant is described as any of various tropical African shrubs or trees of the genus Coffea, especially C. arabica, widely cultivated in the tropics for their seeds that are dried, roasted, and ground to prepare a stimulating aromatic drink. The coffee plant has lush, shiny green leaves attached to long thin branches. When the plant is in season, small white flowers are seen coming from the base of the leaves. After pollination, the flowers are replaced by a ruby-like fruit, the coffee bean. Each of the fruits, usually referred to as coffee cherries, contains two seeds (or beans). When only one bean is produced, this is known as a "pea berry". The cherries are bright red and reach the size of a grape, then harvesting takes place.
In the Philippines, the known varieties of coffee are: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica and Excelsa.
An information about Arabica Coffee
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Coffee is also healthful since according to studies it may lower the risk of colon cancer, gallstones, cirrhosis of the liver, Parkinson's disease and asthma. According also to studies, coffee contains four times the amount of cancer-fighting anti-oxidants compared from green tea. Coffee is produced from the seeds of a small red (sometimes yellow) fruit that grows on plants halfway in size between shrub and tree. The process that turns the seeds to brewed coffee is very complex compared to other beverages. Starting with the coffee grower, to the picker, then to the mill. Workers remove the fruit and dry the beans, roast them, to finally grind the beans and prepare the beverage.
Arabica is considered to be the best coffee because of its excellent flavor and aroma. This variety is an early bearer, it bears fruits two to three years from planting. Arabian Coffees accounts for about 80% of all coffee produced in the world. It prefers higher elevations and drier climates than its cousin C. robusta. The tropics of South America provide ideal conditions for growing Arabica Coffee which grows best between 3,000 and 6,500 feet but has been grown as high as 9,000 feet. The higher the plant is grown the slower it matures. This gives it time to develop the internal elements and oils that give coffee its aromatic flavor. Within the C. Arabica species there are three main varieties; Typica, Bourbon and Caturra. The sub-species have been bred to adapt to a specific growing region to be resistant to certain afflictions such as fungus, parasites, insects etc. that differ from region to region.
An information about Robusta Coffee
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Canephora is easier to care for than the other major species of coffee, Coffea arabica, and, because of this, is cheaper to produce. Since arabica beans are often considered superior, robusta is usually limited to lower grade coffee blends as a filler. It is however often included in instant coffee, and in espresso blends to promote the formation of "crema". Robusta has about twice as much caffeine as arabica.
Robusta is one of two coffee species that are grown commercially. Robusta beans produce a more bitter brew, with a musty flavor and less body. It has lower quality and cheaper blends. But, it is important to note that robusta is not inferior to arabica--it is different. Grade is what determines inferiority and superiority in coffee beans, and there are all grades of both species of coffee. Demand due to consumer taste preference is what determines the market share of arabica vs. robusta coffee. The farmers plant Robusta Coffee for economic reasons. This variety is high yielding and more resistant to pests and diseases. According to Philippine agriculturists, it yields 1,200 kg or more per hectare of clean dry coffee beans.
An information about Liberica Coffee
The scientific name of Liberica is Coffea liberica; a species of coffee home-grown from Liberia, West Africa. Its grown height is about 9 meters and produces cherries that are larger than the cherries of Arabica trees. The Liberica was brought to Indonesia to replace the Arabica killed by the coffee rust disease at the end of the 19th century.
Liberica's almond-shaped beans have an exceptional aroma, almost floral and fruity, while its flavor is full and slightly smokey. Liberica coffee probably makes up less than 1% of the global crop of coffee, with the majority being Arabica and Robusta varieties. The local barako in the Philippines is strong and highly acidic compared to some of the more common globally marketed varieties. The coffee drinkers almost feel the caffeine coursing through their veins when they take a sip early in the morning. This variety of coffee is ideal when blended with most other coffee varieties. The most popular bean it is blended with is the Robusta coffee. These two coffee beans complement each other perfectly. When not used with Robusta, it is commonly chosen as a neutral blending flavor to pull together many gourmet coffees.
An information about Excelsa Coffee
The scientific name of Excelsa Coffee is Coffea excelsa, a species of coffee that originated in the Lake Chad area of Africa. The coffee tree grows up to 9 metres in height.It is closely related to Coffea liberica. The Excelsa coffee bean was first discovered in 1904. This hardy plant is well known for its disease and drought resistant properties. The Excelsa coffee is similar to Liberica coffee in appearance. The plant has thin, rounded leaves with a smooth edge. When these leaves first form, they are a burnt reddish violet color. They turn to a green color as they mature, though some leaves still have violet accents. It produces white flowers with four to five leaves per flower. The cherries it produces are oval shaped but slightly flattened. The medium sized coffee beans are formed in clusters.
Like most other coffee varieties, Excelsa coffee thrives in warm to hot climates. Because of the drought resistant properties, this plant can thrive in desert conditions, as well as a tropic environment. This plant has deep roots. As such, it isn’t a good candidate for greenhouse growing. Root depth severely limits the areas in which this plant can successfully be grown.
This mild flavored coffee is often likened to Coffea Liberica. It has a smooth, slightly earthy without having any hint of a burnt flavor. This is a good coffee for people who don’t drink the beverage very often and those who dislike coffee with a bold, strong flavor. Coffee beans Excelsa is often used a filler bean for many coffee blends. Coffea Arabica is one of the most popular coffees that is blended with Coffea Excelsa.
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