What are green beans?
After they have been cleaned, dried and graded, the coffee beans are called “green” beans (they may be pale green to dull yellow in color). In this state, beans are shipped to their destination where they will be roasted, blended, ground and distributed. What are the characteristics of the coffee plant? The coffee shrub has a life span of 70 years and reaches its highest yield in 5 to 7 years. It can flower and bear fruit (up to 30,000 per year) at the same time. It grows primarily in the tropical regions of the world but will not flower if temperatures drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. What are the two most common types of green beans? The two most common types are Robustica and Arabica beans. Robustica beans are of lower quality with higher caffeine content. Arabica beans are of higher quality with lower caffeine content. Jeremiah’s Pick uses only 100% Arabica beans. What is “cupping”? A cupping, or cupping session, is a coffee tasting. Cuppings occur before coffee beans are purchase
