Where Do Coffee Beans Come From?

Coffee is a brewed beverage that has a dark, acidic savor made from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. Widely known as coffee beans, these seeds are found within cherries that grow on coffee plants. Since antiquity, this widely consumed beverage has been an intimately interwoven component of the human lifestyle. From the religious rites conducted in the Sufi monasteries in Yemen to the energizing energizing potential realized by the Ethiopians, this drink has managed to percolate its way through the various layers of the world's societies.

Because of its prevalent consumption, coffee makers have been able to find a very profitable niche. Its energizing effects have been praised and its place within the various dimensions of society has been esteemed, but there still remains a fundamental question. Where do coffee beans come from?

The coffee plant is indigenous to over 70 countries, mainly the equatorial regions of Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The regions that coffee beans are cultivated in are mainly responsible for the aroma, acidity, body, and flavor. The method used to process the beans are important as well, indicating the essential roles of nature and nurture.

Coffee production plays a huge role in the economic systems of various equatorial regions of the world. In 2007, Brazil produced 36,070 bags (thousands). Vietnam produced 16,467 bags (thousand). Columbia produced 12,504 bags (thousands). Indonesia produced 7,751 bags (thousand). India produced 4,906 bags (thousand). Mexico produced 4,150 bags (thousand). In 2009, Brazil led the world in production of green coffee, followed by Vietnam, Indonesia, and Columbia. Arabica coffee beans are produced in Latin America, eastern Africa, Arabia, and Asia. Robusta coffee beans are cultivated in western and central Africa, southeast Asia, and to some extent in Brazil. For 2010-2011, Brazil led the way producing 54,500 bags (thousand). Vietnam produced 18, 725 bags (thousand). Columbia produced 9,500 bags (thousand). Indonesia produced 9,325 bags (thousand). India produced 5,100 bags (thousand). Ethiopia produced 4,400 bags (thousand). Honduras produced 4,000 bags (thousand).

The coffee bean played an important role in antiquity and has become part and parcel in modern society. The demand for this product is strong and is ever-increasing. Currently, over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily! How do you like your coffee?