Coffee Series - Part 3: The Process Of Coffee Production

Welcome to Part 3 of my Steemit series about the amazing world of coffee. In this entry, we will take a journey through the process of coffee production, from the farm to your cup.

First, let's start at the farm. The coffee beans begin their journey on the coffee plant, which is grown in tropical regions of the world such as Africa, Asia, and South America. The coffee cherries, which contain the beans, are hand-picked by farmers when they are ripe and ready for harvest.

Next, the coffee cherries go through a process called wet or dry processing. In wet processing, the skin and pulp of the cherry are removed using water, leaving only the bean. In dry processing, the cherries are left to dry in the sun, and the skin and pulp are removed later. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and the final flavor profile of the coffee can be affected by the processing method used.

After the beans are extracted from the cherries, they are sorted and graded according to size and quality. The best beans are then sent to be roasted, which is where the magic happens. Roasting brings out the unique flavors and aromas of the coffee and gives it the characteristic dark color.

Finally, the coffee beans reach the last step of their journey, which is being packaged and shipped to coffee shops and retailers all over the world. And then, it finally reaches you, the consumer, ready to be brewed and enjoyed in your cup.
But the journey doesn't stop there, as a responsible consumer you should also take into consideration where your coffee comes from and if it was ethically sourced and produced.
Supporting fair trade and sustainable coffee farming practices helps to ensure that the farmers who grew your beans are treated fairly and that the environment is protected.

So, next time you enjoy a cup of coffee, take a moment to think about the journey it took to get to your cup, and how you can support the people and the planet that were involved in the process.