Coffee production
Coffee production
Coffee production is the industrial process of converting the raw fruit of the coffee plant into the finished coffee. The coffee cherry has the fruit or pulp removed leaving the seed or bean which is then dried. While all green coffee is processed, the method that is used varies and can have a significant effect on the flavor of roasted and brewed coffee.
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒfi prəˈdʌkʃən/
Etymology
The term "coffee" originates from the Arabic word qahwah which was traditionally used to refer to a type of wine. Its use in relation to the coffee plant appears to be due to the similarity of the drink produced from its berries to wine. The term "production" comes from the Latin productio, meaning "a bringing forth".
Related terms
- Coffee cherry: The fruit of the coffee plant, from which the coffee bean is derived.
- Coffee bean: The seed of the coffee plant, which is used to make coffee.
- Roasting: The process of heating coffee beans in order to produce a chemical change that releases the flavors of the coffee.
- Brewing: The process of making coffee by steeping coffee grounds in hot water.
- Coffee plant: The plant from which coffee beans are harvested.
- Coffee industry: The economic sector encompassing the production and sale of coffee.
Coffee production process
Coffee production involves several steps. The process begins with the harvesting of the coffee cherry, which is then processed to remove the fruit and pulp, leaving the coffee bean. The beans are then dried and sorted before being roasted. The roasting process is what gives coffee its distinctive flavor. After roasting, the beans are ground and then brewed to produce the final product.
Coffee production by country
Coffee is produced in more than 70 countries around the world, with the majority of production taking place in the equatorial regions of the Americas, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa. The largest producer of coffee is Brazil, followed by Vietnam, Colombia, and Ethiopia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coffee production
- Wikipedia's article - Coffee production
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