Ÿ It can take up to four years for a coffee tree to reach mature production.
Ÿ Each cherry consists of two coffee beans.
Ÿ The 2 main types of commercially grown coffee are Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans account for around 65% of total coffee production, Robusta make up the rest.
Ÿ The word ‘coffee‘ originates from the Arabic word 'kaweh', meaning strength or vigour.
Ÿ By the 9th Century, coffee was widely drunk in Persia. It was widespread throughout the Arabic world by the 15th Century.
Ÿ Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages and one of the most traded commodities worldwide.
