Beverage
Coffee
Coffee is the roasted seed of Coffea shrubs, brewed as one of the world's primary hot drinks and used as an ingredient in desserts, marinades, and extracts. Arabica and robusta species, origin, process, and roast level shape acidity, body, and bitterness. Green beans, roasted beans, ground coffee, instant, and espresso preparations each suit different kitchen and café uses. Cold brew and concentrate extend coffee as a culinary flavour base.
Also known as: Buna
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History
Coffee drinking traditions emerged in Ethiopia before spreading through the Arabian Peninsula.
Ottoman coffee houses and trade carried coffee culture into Europe and beyond.
Colonial plantations in the Americas and Asia industrialised global coffee supply.
Espresso machines, instant coffee, and specialty origin grading transformed everyday coffee habits.