Cherries, Goats, and History
Author: Cheyenne Pittman
With the rise in value of the beloved coffee industry to over 100 billion dollars world wide, it’s vital to return to this comforting yet essential drink’s origin. Specialty coffee has brought the actual beans into a new light and out of the dim and dusty light of the second wave coffee standard it was at before. Consumers and producers alike are actually taking the time to learn about the coffee bean and it’s roots more and more.
The small brown bean that you find in the bags on the shelf or nested in the hopper of an espresso grinder did not always look the way they do in their final stage that you are used to seeing. The original form is actually in a fruit state- called a cherry. This cherry has been t
hrough hours of work and many caring hands before it reaches the cup you have in the morning. This cherry has not always been used in the way that it is today. When ripe, it is a bright red and looks similar to a cranberry. Early on, this fruit was covered in animal fat and used as a protein rich snack, something that would probably be a sensation in the keto diet world. It was also used to make a wine-like drink by fermenting the fruit pulp. It is said that the very first coffee plants were grown and cultivated in Ethiopia and were soon brought over to Yemen. There are dozens of different stories about how the uses of coffee were discovered, one of them being the legend of the goat farmer named Kaldi. His goats kept eating the fruits and refused to go to sleep at night. He decided to dig a little deeper into these fruits in order to harness their power for humans. One tale says that he shared these fruits with a monk who thought of them as evil and threw them into a fire, thus creating the first roasted beans. Unfortunately, these stories don't have any physical evidence but who are we to say these goats aren’t the founders of this cherished drink.
From the cherries on the trees, to the freshly ground coffee in your filter, there are quite a few processes that the bean goes through. The cherries are processed in three different ways. The less expensive way is the dry or natural method. The cherries are dried out in the sun for about seven to ten days and turned periodically. Once their moisture level has dropped to 11% or less, their outer shells will turn brown and the bean inside will rattle around. During the wet or washed method, the pulp of the cherries is removed soon after harvesting, leaving just the beans. The beans are then put into a fermentation solution for 24-48 hours. The beans are then dried by machines or the sun. Once they are dried, their outer layers are removed in a process called hulling. The third process for preparing the cherries is called the honey process or pulped natural process. The cherry pulp is removed but the bean itself is not washed which leaves some of the pulp still on it. The remaining pulp left on the bean mimics the sticky, golden consistency of honey which is where it gets its name. This process allows for the use of less water than it would in the washed method and takes less time than the natural method. Once the dry and naked beans are done being processed and hulled, they will then be sent to a roaster. Each roaster has a different method, there are a multitude of different roasters and styles. Once the beans have their first crack, similar to the first popcorn kernel opening, all of the flavors, nuanciases, and notes are released.
Whether you drink coffee because it's the post- Boston Tea Party patriotic thing to do or because you just need a little pick me up, you can always count on this wondrous and historically rich drink to be there for you. The North Central College Coffee Lab has gone to the very source in order to serve you the most ethical and delicious coffee they could provide. The importance in knowing where your coffee comes from can make the world of a difference in a coffee farmer’s life.
Photo Credits to Bradley Thalmann
https://www.harlephotography.com
Sources:
Adugna, Zelalem. “How Is Honey Processed Coffee Different from Washed or Natural?” Trianon Coffee, 6 Apr. 2019, www.trianoncoffee.com/blogs/news/how-is-honey-processed-coffee-different-from-washed-or-natural.
Avey, Tori. “The Caffeinated History of Coffee.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 8 Apr. 2013, www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-coffee/.
Azoury, Alex. “History of Coffee: Its Origin and How It Was Discovered.” Home Grounds, 9 Dec. 2019, www.homegrounds.co/history-of-coffee/.
Beller, Debra. “How Coffee Works.” HowStuffWorks Science, HowStuffWorks, 27 Jan. 2020, science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/coffee5.htm.
Szeponik, Lisa, and Laura Much. “Time to Wake Up: Why a Holistic Approach Is Needed to Tackle Sustainability Challenges in the Coffee Sector .” Loning, Loning, Jan. 2020, www.loening-berlin.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Loening_KnowledgePaper_Coffee.pdf.
WIZARD SCHWARTZ CRYPTO RECOVERY
“I cannot thank Schwartz Software Hackers Program enough for helping me recover my money from a crypto scam. I was devastated when I realized I had fallen victim to a fraudulent investment Website, but thanks to Schwartz Software Hackers services, WhatsApp : + 44 7741264851 I was able to get my hard-earned money back. Their group of experienced experts put forth a lot of effort to work on my case and they successfully traced and recovered my lost funds. Without the help of Schwartz Software Hackers Program, I don’t know where I would be today. I appreciate Schwartz Software Hackers WhatsApp : + 44 7741264851 Program for offering this crucial and worthwhile service.” https://t.me/schwartzsoftwarehackers
Contact Information;
Email:Schwartzsoftwarehackingprogram@gmail.com
chat them on telegram (https://t.me/schwartzsoftwarehackers)
Website : https://schwartzsoftwareha.wixsite.com/website
Legitimate Bitcoin Recovery Services / CONTACT CAPTAIN JACK CRYPTO COMPANY
If you lost Bitcoin as a result of fraud or an online scam; Captain Jack Crypto Company can assist in tracking down and getting back your misplaced Bitcoin. To recover your lost money, submit your case to the Captain Jack Crypto recovery team.
Mai. captainjackcryptorecovery@outlook.com
WhatsApp at +4915782317112
Website…https://captainjackcryptor.wixsite.com/captain-jack-crypto
Telegram @captainjackcrypto1
It is extremely upsetting to lose Bitcoin (BTC) to a fraudulent online investment platform, move your cryptocurrency to the wrong wallet, or forget your wallet’s password. After falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam, I was fortunate enough to read an article on Redeemed Hacker Pro. His reviews were really good and reliable. Redeemed Hacker Pro assists fraud victims in recovering their losses as a certified specialist in digital currencies. My wallet and all of my Bitcoins were magically retrieved by Redeemed Hacker Pro in less than 48 working hours. Redeemed Hacker Pro comes highly recommended and is a professional to anyone in need of his services. His contact information is available at:
Email: redeemed.h.p@hackermail.com
Website; www.redeemedhackerpro.com
Website: https://redeemedhackerpro.wixsite.com/redeem-hacker-pro.
Don’t make the same mistake I did; stay blessed and stay informed
Jivo chat contact@cyber-tech-wizard.ltd
Website https://cyber-tech-wizard.ltd
WhatsApp +1 520552 9379
Don’t ask me how it happened, but one fateful day, I made the rookie mistake of mistaking my crypto wallet app for a game on my phone. I know, I know it sounds ridiculous, but in my infinite wisdom (or perhaps due to a caffeine-induced haze), I clicked around, convinced I was “unlocking achievements” and leveling up my digital life. What I really unlocked was my $350,000 Bitcoin wallet—right out of my reach. Talk about a plot twist I never saw coming! As the realization of my blunder sank in, panic set in. My heart raced faster than a toddler who’s just spotted a cookie jar. “What have I done?” I muttered to myself, my mind racing through all the worst-case scenarios. I frantically tapped on my phone, but my wallet was still locked tight, as if it had thrown a digital tantrum. With a sinking feeling in my stomach, I knew I had to act fast. I picked up the phone and called Cyber Tech Wizard , my last hope in this absurd situation. I half-expected them to burst into laughter at my ludicrous story. But to their credit, they didn’t laugh (at least not out loud). Instead, they approached my case with a calm professionalism that instantly put me at ease. “Don’t worry,” they assured me, “we’ve seen stranger things. "Their team dove into action, using their advanced forensic tools to unravel the mess I had created. It was like watching a magic show, only instead of pulling a rabbit out of a hat, they were extracting my funds from the depths of my blundering mistakes. In no time, they worked their magic and restored my access to my $350,000 Bitcoin wallet. I could hardly believe it! Once I regained access, I felt like I’d been handed a golden ticket to a treasure hunt. I couldn’t thank Cyber Tech Wizard enough for their expertise and patience in dealing with my ridiculous mix-up. As a precautionary measure, I promptly deleted all the games from my phone. I realized that my wallet deserves better than to be confused with a candy crush or a farming simulator. So, if you ever find yourself in a similarly absurd predicament, I highly recommend Cyber Tech Wizard . They turned my digital disaster into a success story, and I’m forever grateful to them for saving my sanity and my funds!
Hi everyone, I made a promise to myself that I was going to come back here and testify about the great job of Schwartz Software Hackers Services , schwartzsoftwarehackingprogram at gmail dot com
did for me with their magnificent hacking skills, they didn’t just get back my scammed money i invested with a fake investment company that was almost $810.000 but to my greatest surprised I got back the money I invested but they also use their sophisticated skills to get even more than the money I invested that was found in the scam wallet during the period of recovery the transfer all the funds back to my wallet which was even more than I expected. If you have been wondering and looking for a way to get back your scammed funds of any kind, I will suggest you quickly get in contact with schwartzsoftwarehackingprogram@gmail.com or you can also get in touch with them through telegram.
Email: (schwartzsoftwarehackingprogram@gmail.com)
WhatsApp : +44 77 41 26 48 51
Telegram : https://t.me/schwartzsoftwarehackers
Website; https://schwartzsoftwareha.wixsite.com/website