In grain form, 70% of coffee lovers prefer Arabica, and 30% prefer Robusta. The first one has a milder and more pleasant taste, and the caffeine in it is 1%. The second is more bitter, but its yield is 2 times more, it is resistant to diseases and dry weather. Robusta contains 2% caffeine. It is not uncommon for instant coffee makers to mix both varieties.
Previously, coffee trees reached 9 meters. Now they were cultivated so that the height did not exceed 3 m for easy harvesting.
Green coffee beans that have not been roasted can be stored for up to a year without losing their flavor. After roasting, the beans change their taste quickly - in the first two days.
Americano is a coffee drink that appeared during the Second World War. The American military could not drink European coffee because of its strength and asked to dilute the drink with water.
Espresso is a drink that contains a minimum of caffeine. It is prepared by passing a jet of water under high pressure through the coffee beans. Thanks to this, a minimum of caffeine gets into the finished drink.
The coffee is still harvested by hand. One person can collect up to 7 baskets with a total weight of up to 700 kg per day.
The elements contained in coffee have a beneficial effect on tooth enamel, preventing bacteria from settling on it. As a result, coffee lovers visit the dentist much less often.