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A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit. Even though the coffee beans are not technically beans, they are referred to as such because of their resemblance to true beans. The two most economically important varieties of coffee plant are the Arabica and the Robusta;
Instant coffee, also called soluble coffee, coffee crystals, and coffee powder, is a beverage derived from brewed coffee beans that enables people to quickly prepare hot coffee by adding hot water or milk to the powder or crystals and stirring. Instant coffee is commercially prepared by either freeze-drying or spray drying, after which it can be rehydrated.
The earliest record of the use of coffee in history is in 15th century Southern Arabia, used in sufi shrines. Indian coffee was said to be first grown in Karnataka in 1600 AD when Baba Budan, a legendary sage went to Arabia for pilgrimage and brought back seven coffee beans. He planted them in his hermitage and it became quite popular over the years. By 19th century, coffee was being used worldwide through colonized countries of the British. Large coffee plantations were set up in India by the British and in the late 20th century, India became one of the leading exporters of coffee. Production : Coffee is made from berries grown on coffee plant. The berries are hand-picked and seeds are obtained by removing the flesh of the berries. After that, the seeds are fermented, washed and then dried to obtain green coffee. Green coffee is roasted at high temperature which changes the coffee bean physically and chemically. Finally, the excess caffeine is removed by a process called decaffeination.
If classified based on the way it’s presented or used, coffee can be expresso, French press, cappuccino or latte. But fundamentally there are two types of coffee beans:
- Arabica: A delicate flavour and a balanced aroma is what makes this variety of coffee the most popular. Grown in elevated areas with high moisture content, Arabicas are generally harvested at the end of the year. Arabica again has different varieties namely:
-- Kents coffee - This variety is not much popular today, but it’s one of the earliest varieties to be used. Kent coffee ensures good quality.
-- S.795 coffee - This is the most popular variety of coffee in India. It is known for its high yield and resistance to leaf rust.
-- Sin.9 coffee - It is a hybrid between an Ethiopian arabica variety and the Hybrido-de-Timor variety. It ensures superior quality.
- Robusta: Robusta coffee contains twice the amount of caffeine present in the Arabica variety, which contributes to its strong taste. Robusta can be grown in lower regions and thrives well in adverse climatic conditions and under pest attack. Hence, they provide faster and better yield compared to Arabica. High quality Robusta is used in expressos. The classification of Robusta variety are:
--S.274 coffee - This high yielding coffee has thick beans and is the most commonly used type of robusta variety.
-- CxR coffee - It’s a hybrid between Coffea congenisis and Robusta coffee which has thick beans and a softer taste.
- Monsooned Malabar: This unique specialty coffee involves exposing high quality natural coffees to the marine winds on the Malabar coast. The exclusive seasoning makes the beans swell in size, turn golden yellow and express mellow yet complex flavours of chocolate, caramel, nuts and malt intertwined with unique straw like flavours. The overall smooth, heavy and creamy mouthfeel with low acidity and mellow flavours are unique to this special preparation from India
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, it also seems to be quite healthy.Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases.
- Coffee can help people feel less tired and increase energy levels.That's because it contains a stimulant called caffeine - the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance in the world.After you drink coffee, the caffeine is absorbed into your bloodstream. From there, it travels to your brain.
- Caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat-burning supplement - and for good reason. It's one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burning.Several studies show that caffeine can boost your metabolic rate by 3–11%.Other studies indicate that caffeine can specifically increase fat burning by as much as 10% in obese individuals and 29% in lean people.
What is caffeine and what effects does it have on the body? Chemically, caffeine is a member of the xanthine family. Caffeine is odorless, has a bitter taste and is highly soluble in hot water. Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa, kola nuts and a variety of other. Dry tea leaves have more caffeine content than coffee beans. However, while steeping tea leaves, only a partial amount of caffeine is extracted. Whereas with coffee, a lot more caffeine is extracted from coffee beans during infusion. The disclaimer is that that amount of caffeine in both tea and coffee is determined by multiple factors like plant terroir, variety, quantity, and infusion time.