Specs:
Find the best cup of coffee for you.
Profile: |
Floral aroma, tart an citrusy, bright acidity |
Place: |
Southwestern highlands of Ethiopia |
Process: |
The beans (which are actually seeds) are found inside of the berries that grow on this shrub-like plant. |
Pairing: |
Chocolate-Dipped Fruit: Chocolate-dipped fruit is good with most African coffees. Try tart chocolate-covered cherries with citrusy Ethiopian Sidamo for a real treat. |
Measure:
The beans (which are actually seeds) are found inside of the berries that grow on this shrub-like plant. The berries are harvested when they are “cherry” or deep-red/dark-purple, there are usually 2 beans in each berry.
Much like blueberries, the fruit of the arabica coffee plant does not ripen at the same time, so the berries are best when picked by hand. If they are harvested before they are fully ripe the result is an inferior coffee.
Store:
The best way to keep ground coffee or whole beans fresh is to store the coffee on a pantry shelf in an opaque airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-arabic-coffee_n_58d92153e4b03787d35a82eb
* About Arabica