Coffea arabica

Caffeine is one of the most loved stimulants, why? Maybe because caffeine is can be easily bought in any store world wide, like coffee and chocolate and also like over the counter medicines that can be bought without a doctor’s consent. In a research published by Sandra Blakeslee it said that caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive substance on earth, said Dr. Solomon Snyder, director of the neurosciences department at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. People love caffeine, he said,…

Coffees of the Americas Aussies love coffee, a lot. We have now come into our own with whole-bean coffee, which has burst into our lives with the satisfying flavour that we long for and love. The choices are many, and there is most definitely a flavour to suit your individual tastes. Here we take a look at some of the coffees produced in the Americas. Hawaii Although their coffee is farmed throughout the Hawaiian Islands, the best known form is Kona, and is grown on the main island of Hawaii.…

25-60 years old. Every coffee is different. It has its own specialties. In this world, coffee can be divided into two main species, which are Robusta and Arabica. Between these two coffees, Robusta has the highest amount of production, around 80%, as Robusta coffee is much more favorable to people as it is more enjoyable to drink, compared to Arabica, it has the twice amount of caffeine in Robusta which does not suits easily to every single person. Robusta coffee is usually planted in Brazil and…

Caffeine, the natural stimulant many of us rely upon to get through the mornings or as a pick-me-up to get through the afternoon or a late night study session. In today’s fast-paced world, the beverage industry has come out with a slew of caffeinated products promising to get us through the day better, faster, and stronger than a standard cup of joe. However, today’s coffee industry would make your grandmother blush, with coffee manufacturers, such as Death Wish Coffee, providing coffee with up…

Legend has it that an Ethiopian goat farmer found the coffee bean when his goats returned from a leisurely feeding with loads of energy. The farmer shared his discovery with local monks and they began using it to stay awake during the evening prayers. Coffee may not involve prayer anymore but it is definitely still used to stay awake. Times have changed, and so has coffee. By the late 1800’s, coffee had become a worldwide product. The first drip coffee maker was invented by Melitta Bentz in…

The 49th Parallel Roasters cherishes working with the same producers every year. A representative is sent to visit the plantations on annual basis to facilitate a positive change through feedbacks and the farmers are included in the discussion for solutions. This method emphasizes the non-hierarchical methods of engaging between producers and retailers and embraces the idea of solidifying partnership for the sake of cultivating a strong supply chain. For an example, in the video that features…

To what extent does the roasting style of coffee beans affect their caffeine content? Session: May 2015 Candidate Name: Meika Tutay Candidate Number: 006471-0012 IB Subject of Essay: Chemistry Research Question: To what extent does the roasting styletime of coffee beans affect their caffeine content? Supervisor Name: Tonya Thompson Word Count: Abstract Coffee is one of the most famous beverages that millions of people tend to drink during their everyday lives. Little do these people…

which was first grown in South East Asia and used as a beverage. It has over the years been adopted worldwide as a non-alcoholic beverage and a stimulant. Coffee comes from coffee beans, and the most commonly grown species of coffee are Coffea robusta and Coffea arabica. Apart from their common use as non-alcoholic beverages and stimulants, marked differences in their effect on the human physiology have been noted courtesy of their different chemical compositions. Coffee contains up to 1000…