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Exploring Arabica Coffee in Africa: Grown to Graded

Exploring Arabica Coffee in Africa: Grown to Graded

In the heart of Africa, Arabica coffee beans flourish in the fertile soils of the continent, producing a captivating symphony of flavors and aromas. From seed to cup, the journey involves meticulous cultivation, harvesting, and processing, shaping the unique character of African Arabica coffee. Arabica coffee thrives in the highlands of East Africa, including Ethiopia, Burundi, and Tanzania, where optimal altitude and temperature create the perfect environment for cultivation. With careful planning and timing, coffee farmers navigate the delicate dance with nature, anticipating the rainy season to ensure optimal growth. Harvesting is a labor-intensive process, with skilled workers handpicking only...

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Beyond Tradition: Embracing Air Roasting for a Tastier Coffee Culture

Beyond Tradition: Embracing Air Roasting for a Tastier Coffee Culture

Atlanta, Georgia - January 2024 It may come as a surprise that not all coffee is roasted the same. Majority of coffee is still drum roasted, and roasted to an overall darker profile. For speciality coffee, air roasting has caught the eye of a new wave of coffee roasters that see coffee more as a culinary treat instead of something just to drink to wake up. Let's explore the effects of air roasting on yielding a more tastier bean. Air roasted coffee beans offer several benefits, from reducing the carbon footprint of the coffee industry to producing a consistently smooth and flavorful...

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