COFFEE – HERITAGE?

Coffee Originated in Ethiopia (wild bushes). Second most consumed beverage

after water (third is tea). Coffee has good flavour but it also

provides stimulation – how? Different cultures have different

ways of preparing and drinking coffee.

The Coffee Cherry The bean is

what we use to make coffee.

Bean = seed.

Draw the cherry and name the parts for your folders.

Arabica versus Robusta

Two varieties of coffee grown:Arabica - EthiopiaRobusta - Congo

ARABICA ROBUSTA More difficult to grow = expensive

Easier to grow = cheap

Needs: high altitude (800 -

2,000 m) moderate

temperatures (20-25o C)

regular rainfall low humidity

Needs: can grow from sea

level up to 700 m will tolerate

extreme heat less fussy about

amount of rain less fussy about

humidity More prone to disease and frost damage

Resistant to disease and pests

Delicate, refined flavours

Strong flavour

Less caffeine

Twice as much caffeine as arabica

70 percent of the world’s coffee is arabica.

30 percent of the world’s coffee is robusta.

Note the key points about Arabica and Robusta for your folders.

Where is coffee grown?List the main coffee growing regions of the world and 2 coffee producing countries in each region.

Altitude Has big impact on flavour of coffee Arabicas grow better at higher altitudes Higher better flavour Coffee grows more slowly Better flavoured beans develop.

Note down why high grown coffees develop a better flavour.

Forms of coffee making equipment.

Plunger Stovetop Espresso Filter

An Espresso Machine and Coffee Grinder

History of coffee part 1 Let’s watch a segment of the history of

coffee. Start video.

Homework Reminder Google “coffee” and check out Wikipedia

entry for coffee. Print out personal copy and read right through.

Quiz next Thursday.

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