A fun and interesting infographic:

15 things worth knowing about coffee

Fun facts include:

- “70% of the world consumes Arabica coffee, which is mild and aromatic. 30% drinks Robusta, which is bitter-tasting but has 50% more caffeine.”

- “Coffee is the second most traded commodity on earth.”

- “Espresso: It’s not a particular type of bean, roast or blend. Espresso is just a way that coffee is prepared: shooting pressurized, hot water through finely ground coffee.”

More info:
- How Coffee Works
- How Espresso Works
- How Coffee Makers Work
- How Caffeine Works – “More than half of all American adults­ consume more than 300 milligrams (mg) of caffeine every day, making it America’s most popular drug by far.”

Harvesting and roasting the beans looks like this:

This video suggests that you can grow your own coffee at home:

See also: Fair Trade Coffee – Step 1 – The Harvest

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