When is it appropriate to add sugar to your coffee? Is it during brewing, after brewing, or just never? According to Starbucks baristas, it is an affront to coffee to add sugar any time other than after brewing. Most people certainly did not know that.
For a drink that has been around for centuries, we never seem to run out of things we can learn about it. One of the things that all coffee lovers have in common is the uncontrollable urge to partake in it. Coffee aficionados think of coffee as a fuel and in many ways, it is. This piece will traverse coffee growing in Kenya and why Kenyan-grown Arabica coffee is an incredible beverage to get your day in motion.
Coffee is one of Kenya's most notable exports with the industry noted for its cooperative system of production, processing, milling, marketing, and auction system. As mentioned earlier, Kenya grows Arabica coffee but this does not mean that no other coffee species are grown. Arabica is just one of the most popular both locally and internationally.
The conditions in the Kenyan highlands are perfect for coffee production. The acidic soils and a perfect balance of sun and rain contribute harmoniously to the production of the legendary Kenyan coffee known for its intense flavor, full body, and pleasant aroma.
Coffee is a world of goodness in a single cup. Not only is the flavor a masterpiece of the maker but it is teeming with benefits. Below are some of the benefits of coffee:
1) Increased life expectancy: If there was a way to add days to a person's life span wouldn't we all go for it? Here's news, study after study has shown that coffee drinkers are less likely to die from some of the leading causes of death especially in women such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. Coffee, unlike the fountain of youth, doesn't restore youth but it does lower the risk of contracting life-threatening diseases.
2) Lowers the chances of suffering a stroke which is one of the leading causes of death in women.
3) Protection from mental degeneration. The caffeine in coffee may provide significant protection against developing conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This ensures that your brain just like your body, is kept safe from disease.
4) Protect against colorectal cancer.
5) Coffee drinkers are more likely to have liver enzyme levels within a healthy range than people who do not drink coffee.
Research shows that between 2021- 2022 nearly 176 million 60 kg bags of coffee were consumed globally a slight increase from almost 167 million bags in the previous year. That shows that the demand for coffee is steadily increasing.
Coffee culture is not just about the drink but an exploration of the berries, traditions, and social significance revolving around this particular beverage.
Whether you're enjoying your cup in Seattle, sipping an espresso in Italy, savoring the delights of Greek coffee, experiencing the decadence of Ethiopian coffee, exploring the delights of Turkish coffee, or in an oral excursion of Latin America's coffee legacy, coffee is more of a portal into various world cultures and traditions than a mere drink. Indeed, coffee is a vast experience in each sip.
Caffeine, a stimulant found prominently in coffee is responsible for the energizing feeling which makes people consider it as fuel. Its properties may help restore mental alertness when taken in moderation. One of the misconceptions about caffeine is that it may sober up a person. This is not true and though it increases alertness in a state of inebriation, it does not make them any less drunk.
Kenyan Arabica Coffee: A trademark for excellence.
Kenya's agricultural exports are a cut above the rest. The coffee is no less. Kenyan Coffee farms are well tended to and the high attention paid to them ensures the best quality coffee. Though coffee flowers are fragrant, they are not required to be left to chance. Overflowering may lead to the production of too many berries which may in turn lead to an inferior harvest and even damage yield in the following years as the plant will favor the ripening of berries to the detriment of its health.
This is why great care is taken by pruning the tree to live behind the thick dark green leaves after which healthy berries start to appear. This process may be unnecessarily complicated by the use of machinery and manual labor is better placed to give the process a human touch.
Another way the quality of Kenyan coffee is assured is the hand-picking process. Hand-picking is best to ensure that only ready coffee berries are picked since they do not all ripen at the same time.
Kenyan coffee has set a standard for excellence. The strict grading system having AA as the top quality, ensures consistent high-quality beans. Anything else is unacceptable and no chances are taken in meeting this standard. The processing of Kenyan coffee using the fully washed methods produces a clean cup with bright acidity. The varietal diversity of Kenyan coffee species contributes to the distinct flavors.
Exploring the Kenyan coffee catalog.
Acres on which coffee is grown have nothing on the acres that can be written about it. Treat your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of Kenyan coffee and while at it, explore one of the many coffee cultures across the globe. Our selection of carefully selected coffee, sourced from some of the most renowned Kenyan coffee plantations is sure to give you a newfound appreciation for the very existence of coffee. We guarantee you happiness in every sip of our wide array of coffee brands and the confidence that it will spark an adventurous streak to embark on an expedition of coffee varieties all over the world.
