There are many stories and legends associated with the discovery of coffee, created by people in order to explain in simple words the existence of this “magic” drink.
One of the most well-known, if not the most famous is that of Kaldi, an Abyssinian shepherd. According to popular legend, Kaldi brought his goats to pasture and noticed that they behaved very strangely after consuming the bright red berries from a certain bush. Trying these fruits, he found himself full of energy. Intrigued by what was happening, he took some of these berries and leaves to a nearby monastery where the monks cooked the fruits. They prepared a decoction and after drinking it, noted that it kept them awake also during the prayer vigils. The magic beverage quickly became their favorite drink in order to stay awake longer to pray all night.
History confirms that the first coffee plants were found in Ethiopia around the 9th century and then expanded to Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula where the recipe slowly evolved. Then the journey of coffee around the world began. From the Middle East, coffee spread to Italy introduced to the wealthy by the Venetian merchants. Dutch traders brought the seeds to their different colonies in Asia and coffee also found his way to the Americas. Today, the taste characteristics of coffee are not only dependent on growing regions but also in processing, and can be distinguished by the differences in flavor, aroma, body and acidity.
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So much history and so much culture, the poetic world of coffee is endless. When was coffee discovered? Where do the beans grow? How did they make their way to all continents? How is the beverage prepared? Why does this coffee taste differently than that one?
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Roasting
During roasting, the green coffee bean will change dramatically in size, color and density. The first step is an endothermic process where the green coffee beans are slowly dried to a yellowish color. During the second step, the coffee beans are heated to 205°C (400°F) causing the “first crack”. Coffee beans double in size and take a light brown color. At 224°C (435°F), the beans emit a “second crack” and start taking a medium brown color. During this process, the beans reveal the characteristic flavor of coffee that we love.
Grinding
To achieve a quality cup a coffee, it is essential to grind coffee properly. Coffee starts to oxidize as soon as it is ground because of the greater surface that is exposed to oxygen. Is is very important to grind the roasted coffee beans only a few minutes before brewing in order to avoid the coffee to lose its aroma.
Brewing
The flavor of your coffee is not only determined by the type of coffee that you select but also by the brewing method. The science of brewing requires centuries-old know-how: coffee-to-water ratio, water temperature, contact time. The amount of time that the water is in contact with the ground coffee affects the taste of your coffee. Filtered or spring water is the best ally to brew a perfect cup of coffee.