The World of Coffee

Congo is the second largest country in Africa and one of the most suitable countries on the continent for growing quality coffee. Origin of coffee in the Congo To go back to the origins of coffee in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we need to talk about the following key moments: 1881 1898 1960 […]

Cuba is a country steeped in history and tradition, and drinking coffee is one of those traditions. The Cuban “Cafecito” Cuban coffee is colloquially called “cafecito” because the cups in which it is served are quite small. On the other hand, Cuban coffee has a stronger and more bitter taste because the coffee beans are

Coffee cultivation in Colombia takes place in the Andes. The typical topography is mostly steep and the roads sometimes resemble mud tracks. The Willys jeeps are indispensable in this terrain today to transport the valuable coffee. The history of the Willys Jeep in Colombia It’s strange, but coffee and wars have been linked in the

Coffee is not only a delicious drink, it also has numerous health benefits when consumed in moderation. In fact, coffee consumption, especially in middle age (55 years and older), has been linked to a lower incidence of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. But can drinking coffee really improve our memory? What is caffeine and how

You’ve probably wondered if coffee is really a fruit. Is coffee a fruit or a vegetable? Yes, Coffee is a fruit. Coffee grows on bushes that bear small red fruits called coffee cherries. Inside each cherry, more specifically in the pulp, are coffee beans, which are technically misnamed as they are actually seeds. So, the

In this blog we will tell you all about the cars that use coffee as fuel. The first car powered by coffee The first car powered by coffee beans saw the light of day in 2010. Members of the BBC show Bang Goes the Theory wanted to prove that almost any material could be used

If you usually search for recipes on how to make the best coffee, you will have noticed that it is almost always recommended to grind the coffee at home. There are different coffee grinds that directly affect the final taste of the drink. What is grinding and why is it important? Coffee grinding is a

Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to grow coffee commercially. The Beginnings of Costa Rican Coffee The first coffee plants were brought to Costa Rica from Cuba in 1779, and commercial production began in 1808. The first exports occurred in 1820, just a year before the Central American countries declared their joint

Hawaii has traditionally been the largest state in the United States that produces coffee. History of Coffee in Hawaii To retrace the origins of coffee in Hawaii, we need to talk about the following key moments: 1817 Gardener Don Francisco de Paula Marin brings the first coffee plants to the island of Hawaii, with the

The coffee business is one of the world’s leading industries. Many countries are now involved in the import and export of coffee products. The reason for this is the immediate and easy availability of coffee products. What does a coffee importer do? A coffee importer buys coffee beans for a roaster, distributor, wholesaler or retailer.