From Bean to Brew
When discussing coffee, you’ll quickly learn that one of the fundamental characteristics of the cup is the origin of the bean. Where was the bean grown? This is an important question of heritage because it has many implications. Perhaps the first thing you would come to recognise are the occurrence of certain locations named, places such as Ecuador, Rwanda, Indonesia, or Ethiopia, for instance. The majority of speciality coffee bean growers are found on, what is known as, The Bean Belt. So called, simply, because it is the belt around the earth where numerous warm, humid, and elevated locations are found. Each of these environmental factors are prefered for a flavourful bean.
These tropical locations, along the equator, are prime for coffee growing. They host the necessary temperatures and elevations, alongside great soil and beneficial precipitation that support growth and taste. And there are associations and general flavour … READ MORE ...