Coffee species

Arabica Coffee Arabica Coffee

Is a medium-sized perennial plant that is important to the world economy Almost all varieties of coffee are native to Traditional in Africa But that is grown widely in the business, there are only 2 varieties: Arabica coffee, which has the scientific name Coffea arabica L. and Robusta coffee, the scientific name Coffea canephora Pierre. This amount is more than 70% Arabica coffee beans, the rest are coffee beans. Robusta and other varieties. Arabica coffee is native to the top. The highlands of Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia) located between the latitudes of 6-9 degrees north, but may find Arabica coffee trees. At the junction of the mountains between Ethiopia and Sudan And Ethiopia and Kenya in Ethiopia can find Arabica coffee trees Thrive in general Under the shade of a large tree on a high area between 1,370 -1,830 meters above average sea level Weather in that area Quite cold The average annual temperature is between 15-24 degrees Celsius. The average annual rainfall is about 1,900 mm. The soil condition is red loamy soil with deep soil. The general weather in this region is 2 seasons: rainy season and dry season, which simultaneously With the winter season in the beginning of Arabica coffee History and history are quite confusing. Because there are people who see Arabica coffee trees grow in general under the palms Foothills of Yemen But from studies and surveys By a group of experts in Arabica coffee of various countries Who collaborated under the help of international organizations, concluded that in ancient times, some tribes of hill tribes Living on the high land of Ethiopia Have migrated north to the Middle East Brought the coffee beans with And planted in the foothills These hill tribes Use Arabica coffee beans mixed with animal wax Form a round ball Used as food when traveling long distances Later, when the Persians were empowered Has extended the kingdom to the Middle East Have expelled these hill tribes back to the original Ethiopian forests Arabica coffee still grows. And continue to breed naturally in the mountains of Yemen But there are some currents that believe In the 15th century Islamic travelers have planted Arabica coffee from Ethiopia to be planted in the Arabian nation. The Dutch traveled to Arabia in the 16th century to find Arabica coffee trees. Prosperous in general Therefore brought coffee beans to plant and grow According to other sources of the world in the 17th century, Islamic pilgrims from India brought Arabica coffee beans from Yemen. Planted in the foothills of the state of Karnataka In india And French people brought Arabica coffee beans From Arabia to plant in Burbank Re-Union Island Arabica coffee from these growing sources Has spread from all over the world Which took more than 2 centuries in Thailand, Phra Sarasart Pholkhan, an Italian who came to serve in Thailand, brought Arabica coffee beans Planted in Chanthaburi province in the year 1850. The name of the coffee was called that time "Chantaboon Coffee" later in the year 2500 Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Have taken many Arabica coffee beans From Brazil Planted in various stations of the Department of Agriculture in the North until the Royal Project Foundation in 1975 Under the assistance of the US Department of Agriculture, the hybrid Arabica coffee beans are mixed. For resistance to rust disease from Portugal Planted in the area of ​​the Royal Project Foundation To promote mountain Thai people Substituting opium cultivation on the mountains in the north, coffee is an important economic crop of the world. Trading value in the world market Second Second only to petroleum Income of more than 50 countries depends on coffee. Especially in Latin America and Africa Most Arabica coffee Will grow very well in Latin American countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador. In Africa, countries that grow Arabica coffee include Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand, but not much quantity. Compared to other sources of the world, Arabica coffee beans Is a good quality coffee For both flavor and aroma, there are many factors related to taste. And the aroma of Arabica coffee, such as species grown, soil type, environment, height from sea level of the area which is related to temperature, care, harvesting And seasoning Arabica coffee beans Can be used to produce roasted coffee and instant coffee, but most are used to produce roasted coffee Because it gives a good aroma and flavor when drinking In Arabica coffee beans Contains the chemical composition of starch, sugar, as well as vitamins And many minerals But the most important component is caffeine in Arabica coffee beans The amount of caffeine is between 1.0 - 1.5 percent but still depends on the species. And the environment of the area planted with Caffeine in coffee When drinking, will stimulate the nerves Rejuvenate the body But there are some currents warning that Caffeine plays a role in the heartbeat. Which may affect heart disease. However, coffee is a non-alcoholic beverage. That is prevalent in the daily lives of people around the world But how much to drink each day May depend on the habit and condition of the individual's body

Robusta Coffee Robusta Coffee

Common name Robusta coffee Scientific name Coffea robusta Pierre exFroehner L. Family Rubiaceae Description Canopy Small shrubs, shrubs, bushes, branching branches, origin Ethiopia Propagation, seeding (from researching and collecting data), the advantages of planting well in flat areas No leaf blight found during planting, easy to grow, high yield and more resistant to disease than Arabica coffee.