Coffee  Originated in Ethiopia (wild bushes).  Second most consumed beverage after water (third is tea).  Coffee has good flavour but it also provides stimulation – how?  Different cultures have different ways of preparing and drinking coffee.

The Coffee Cherry  The bean is what we use to make coffee.  Bean = seed. Draw the cherry and name the parts for your folders.

Arabica versus Robusta  Two varieties of coffee grown: Arabica - Ethiopia Robusta - Congo Note the key points about Arabica and Robusta for your folders.

Where is coffee grown? List the main coffee growing regions of the world and 2 coffee producing countries in each region.

Altitude  Has big impact on flavour of coffee  Arabicas grow better at higher altitudes  Higher  better flavour  Coffee grows more slowly  Better flavoured beans develop. Note down why high grown coffees develop a better flavour.

Forms of coffee making equipment. PlungerStovetop EspressoFilter

An Espresso Machine and Coffee Grinder

History of coffee part 1  Let’s watch a segment of the history of coffee.  Start video.

Homework Reminder  Google “coffee” and check out Wikipedia entry for coffee. Print out personal copy and read right through.  Quiz next Thursday.