Coffee can be described as one of the most popular beverages all around the world. An element of romanticism is often associated with this beverage and people always have the luxury of choosing from a wide range of choices. Almost a third of world’s population has been consuming coffee and many people cannot even think of starting a day without this beverage. The ever rising numbers of cafes or coffee shops clearly show the popularity of this beverage and it has been estimated that more than 7 million tons of coffee are produced every year. Arabica and Robusta are the most common plants from which it is produced. 75 to 80% of coffee is produced from the Arabica plant and Robusta plants account for 15 to 20% of the total coffee production in the world. Continue reading