Coffee is the most popular drink in America, so how much do you know about your own cup of Joe? The coffee culture in America has changed dramatically, especially since there is now a Starbucks on every corner. You can get to the point where you are taking your brew for granted, but if you want to fall back in love with your Java, then read on to find out some interesting trivia about coffee itself!

The coffee bean itself is a fruit, and it comes from the seed of a fruit that looks like a cherry. This fruit is called the berry or coffee cherry. This fruit will be green before it turns red, and each individual fruit will normally contain two beans when it is opened. When the fruit turns bright red, then it is ready to be picked. After this, the seed of the fruit is fermented after the coffee bean has been separated from the fruit. Upon picking, the coffee bean is covered with a mucilaginous layer, and the fermentation will break down this layer on top of the coffee bean. If this layer is not removed, it will significantly impact the taste of your coffee in a negative way.

Similar to wine, each coffee bean will have a different characteristic or taste from the region that it is grown in. This is the fun part of coffee drinking because you can sample coffee beans or roasts from all over the world for a dramatic difference in flavor profile. Many of the factors that affect the taste of the coffee bean are rainfall, soil quality, altitude, and processing. The altitude is very important if you want to purchase a premium coffee bean. For instance, Jamaican Blue Mountains Coffee Beans are an incredibly valuable type of coffee beans because they are grown in the high altitude of the Jamaican Blue Mountains. These mountains offer a high altitude with a rich cloud cover that will allow the coffee plants to grow more slowly so that the flavors can develop more deeply. If you want a premium tasting coffee bean, it is best to choose a coffee bean that is grown in high altitude for an immediate difference in the quality of the flavor itself.

To perfectly enjoy your coffee, it is so important that you brew it correctly. You do need to be purchasing fresh coffee beans immediately after they are roasted. Your coffee beans will begin to go stale within 10 to 14 days, so it is that not ideal to use the coffee beans after that time. It also is important to freshly grind your coffee beans before brewing and use cold filtered water. It is important that your water is cold when you are brewing because that will create a fresher taste within your brew product.

Last of all, to brew coffee professionally, use 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds for 6 ounces of water. This will give you the desired and recommended strength for your cup of Joe so that you will not miss out on any decadent flavors!