Coffee is a native African drink that was discovered in the 15th century. It has a dark color, bitter taste, a bit acidic, and energizes the human body because of caffeine in it. It is a brewed drink collected from roasted coffee beans. The two most common types are

1.  Arabica
2. Robusta

Countries for the best quality beans

• Colombia
• Guatemala
• Costa Rica
• The Arabian peninsula
• Ethiopia
• Jamaica
• Vietnam
• Indonesia

Health Benefits of coffee

Moreover, coffee is beneficial for health. It improves cognitive function and lowers the risk of depression.

According to science coffee is a healthy drink

• Improves energy level
• Reduce body fat
• Improves physical performance
• It contains essentials nutrients like B2, B3, B5, manganese, and potassium
• Protects against Type 2 diabetes 
• Good for Alzheimer disease and dementia
• Reduce the risk of Parkinson
• May protect liver
• Fight against depression 

Disadvantages of coffee

Furthermore, as per research daily intake of coffee in Americans is 64%. An excessive amount of caffeine is not good for health. Doctors alert people to avoid coffee because it may increase the risk of stunt growth and heart diseases. Coffee may also affect the digestive tract.                

A daily dose of coffee

According to food nutrients, too much coffee in a day can cause a problem. Up to 400 mg caffeine, a day is safe which is about four 8-ounces cups of coffee.

According to Wikoff, pregnant women limit 300 mg per day and children about 1.1 mg.

Buying Guide

Additionally, to get a better taste use freshly roasted beans for coffee. Different expert has different views regarding the number of days consumers can keep the roasted beans. You can keep your beans between 8-20 days after roasting for the best result. Do not keep your coffee too long because CO2 (Carbon dioxide) buildup put a negative effect on brewing.

Remember three basic steps for fresh and better taste coffee

• Buy according to your per week consumption
• Brew within 30 minutes of grinding.
• Keep your beans in an airtight container in a cool and dry place

Single-origin VS blends

Definitely, it is cleared from name single-origin mean collect coffee from one particular region without any contamination whereas blend is a mixture of different beans to balance the taste, flavor, and acidity.

Bitterness VS Acidic

Acidity is natural in beans which gives natural flavor to coffee and enhances the taste. The level of acidity varies according to their origin or planting techniques. Acidity levels can reduce a bit by the help of dark roast.

Some people claim that acidity in coffee cause digestive problems.

African beans have a higher acidity level as compared to Brazilian beans which harvest at lower altitudes has a low level of acidity.    

Bitter coffee is bad. Extracting too much from the ground coffee, the result will be unpleasantly rough with a bitter finish. Bitterness can be bypass with proper brewing. 

Tea VS Coffee

Coffee has a high level of caffeine which may be good for those people who want instant energy. Caffeine affects the brain and makes you addicted.

Tea has a lower level of caffeine but rich in L-theanine antioxidant that also stimulates the brain.      

Kopi Luwak beans

Kopi Luwak beans are known as the best beans which pass through the digestion of the Indonesian Civet Cat. It is also famous by a name called Poop Coffee. It is the world’s most expensive beans.

Top 10 the best coffee beans

Kona beans from Hawaii- USA

It is single-origin and has a sweet and floral taste with a mild aroma.

Blue mountain beans from Jamaica

It is available in the market under the brand name of Volcanica coffee. It is a single-origin bean having a smooth aroma with vibrant acidity.

Kenyan AA beans

It is also a part of the volcanic coffee brand. The single-origin with a fresh floral aroma.

Peaberry beans from Tanzania

Arabica beans are used and a single origin. It has a brighter acidity with a complex and sweet floral aroma.

Dark rose Sumatra modeling beans from Indonesia

It has a lower acidity level with a sweet and smooth taste. It is present in the market under the brand name volcanic coffee and uses Arabica beans.

Sulawesi Toraja beans from Indonesia

Arabian beans are used for making Sulawesi Toraja coffee. It has a sweet and complex taste with a single origin.

Central American geisha beans

Part of the volcanic brand and single origin. Has different flavor like citrus, mango, peach, and jasmine.

Monsooned Malabar beans from India

It is a brand of coffee bean direct with a single origin. Strong and intense taste with a low acid level. Also, the aroma is funky, herbal, and mixed spices. Brew style is espresso.

Yirgacheffe beans from Ethiopia

Single-origin of the volcanic brand. The light body having complex fruit taste.

Death wish beans

A mixed blend of arabica and robusta beans with strong taste and aroma. However, it is available in the market under the brand name of death wish coffee.

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