Coffee beans: a miracle grown on trees

Coffee beans: a miracle grown on trees

Coffee beans are one of the most common foods in our daily life. They go through an amazing growth process. From seeds to ripe coffee fruits, to being picked, roasted and ground, they finally become the fragrant coffee we love. Let's explore this interesting and magical process together.

Seed germination: giving birth to new life

When an intact coffee bean is placed in the soil, it begins its journey to connect with the world. First, under suitable temperature and humidity, the seed begins to absorb water and slowly expands. Over time, chemical reactions begin to occur inside the seed, releasing energy.

After a few days, a tiny bud buried in the soil stretches out. This bud is where the stem and leaves of the new plant will form. Under the conditions of sunlight, water and nutrients, the bud will continue to extend and divide.

The saplings grow vigorously: grow towards the sun

Over time, the coffee plant will grow taller and develop dense branches and leaves. These branches and leaves are the main part of the plant that performs photosynthesis, absorbing sunlight and carbon dioxide and converting them into energy and oxygen.

At this stage, the coffee trees need to get the right amount of water and nutrients to sustain their growth. Farmers will regularly give the trees the water they need and apply organic fertilizers to provide the necessary nutrients. At the same time, they will also prune the crowns to maintain good ventilation and ensure that each coffee tree can get enough sunlight.

Flowers bloom: welcoming new life

When coffee trees reach a certain age (usually 2-4 years), they begin to bloom. Small white or light pink flowers bloom from the branches, emitting a light fragrance in the sun.

These flowers are only open for a few days, during which time they need to attract pollinating insects to pollinate them. If pollination is successful, the flowers will gradually wither, and the pollinated flowers will form coffee cherries.

Coffee cherries ripen: harvest time

After months of waiting, the coffee cherries are finally ripe. They gradually change from green to red or yellow and become fuller. This is the moment that farmers have been waiting for a long time, and they start to pick these ripe coffee cherries.

After being picked, coffee beans go through a series of processing steps before they become the product we know and love. First, the skins are peeled and the pulp is removed, during which the remaining part is exposed to the air to ferment. Then there are steps such as washing, drying and sorting, and finally roasting and grinding.

The birth of fragrant coffee: taste the delicious food

After careful processing and production, we can finally taste fresh, fragrant and delicious coffee. Behind every cup of delicious coffee, there are countless stories of seeds germinating, saplings growing, flowers blooming and coffee fruits ripening.

While tasting the coffee, let us also feel the miracle and effort behind these coffee beans. They are gifts given to us by nature and the fruits of farmers’ hard work.

Conclusion

From seeds to cups of fragrant coffee, the whole process is full of magic and charm. Each coffee bean has gone through an incredible and wonderful journey, carrying life and hope in the process.

Let us cherish every cup of coffee and show our gratitude to those who work hard to provide us with delicious drinks. At the same time, let us protect the environment and ecosystems to ensure that we can continue to enjoy this beautiful and unique flavor in the future.