Thejourneyofcoffeebeansfromthefarmtoyourmug

SourcingCoffeeBeans

The journey of coffee beans begins in the tropical regions of the world, commonly known as the "coffee belt." The coffee plant is grown in over 50 countries, the main producers being Brazil, Vietnam and Columbia.

Coffee beans are generally grown on small family farms, and the coffee growing process is both time and labor-intensive.

ProcessingCoffeeBeans

After the coffee beans have been harvested, they need to be treated to remove the outer layers of the coffee cherry and reveal the raw coffee beans inside. There are two main ways of treating: the wet process and the dry process.

Wetprocess

Involves removing the outer layers of the cherry with water, leaving only the raw bean. This method produces a clearer and cleaner flavour in coffee, but it requires large amounts of water and can be more expensive.

Dryprocess

Consists of drying the coffee cherry in the sun, then removing the exterior layers to reveal the raw bean. This method produces a fuller, more complex taste in coffee, but it may be harder to control the quality of the final product.

RoastingCoffeeBeans

Once the coffee beans have been processed, they are prepared to be roasted. Roasting is a critical step in the coffee making process, as it brings out the flavours and aromas in the beans. The roasting process involves heating the beans at a specified temperature and time, according to the desired roasting level. Roasting coffee beans is both an art and a science.