HISTORY OF WHERE COFFEE
BEANS COME FROM:
Most of the world's coffee
is grown within a broad geographic band
bordered by the Tropic of Capricorn to the south. Within its region,
an average year round temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, with
little chance of frost, and abundant rainfall provide the ideal
conditions the coffee plant needs to thrive.
The species of bean grown
and the method of cultivation vary
from region to region and country to country. About two thirds of
growers cultivate the fine-flavored, delicate arabica, an elogated
bean that requires an altitude of 3,000 to 6,000 feet. The
robusta,
a small round bean, is grown with at lower altitudes and therefore
is more abundant and less expensive. 
Nowadays beans are harvested
either
mechanically or by hand, depending on
the steepness of the terrain and the grade
of coffee. Harvesting by hand is generally
the more selective method to ensure quality.
Much of the coffee sold
in supermarkets is a blend of arabica
and robusta beans. Better quality coffees are available and are
often labeled according to place of origin such as Columbian...
one of the quality coffees that we sell. Some highly prized
coffees are labeled by specific growing regions, such as
Jamaican Blue Mountain, and even the estate and variety
of bean may be identified.
We here at SunBelt/H&R
Coffee, have many premium coffees
available for you to choose from. Contact us
for details.
