Coffee

coffee Coffee is a brewed beverage which is made from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. Cultivated in over 70 countries, coffee was first discovered in the northeast region of Ethiopia and was quickly traded among early Arab cultures. Today, coffee is one of the most widely traded and consumed agricultural commodities on the planet. Coffee beans are extracted from the coffee berry, a product of several species of evergreen bushes from the genus Coffea. The two most widely cultivated bushes include Coffea Arabica and Coffea Canephora. Once ripe, the coffee berries are picked from the bush, processed and dried for transport. The beans are then roasted once they reach their final destination, then commonly ground into a powder to extract the most flavor and taste. A modern innovation is instant coffee, a form of freeze dried coffee which does not require the beans to be removed from the hot brewing liquid.

Key Nutrients

Coffee provides a high degree of antioxidants. Coffee also includes a very high amount of flavonoids, a molecule which helps to sequester free radicals

Health Benefits

Flavonoids – Flavonoids are a class of antioxidants which help to promote healthy cell growth and reduce inflammation. They are also a powerful class of molecules when it comes to reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Season

Coffee can be found year round.
Nutrition Information

Per 1 Cup (240ml):

Calories (cKal): 0
Protein (grams):0
Total Fat (grams):0
Carbohydrates (grams): 0
Fiber (grams): 0

Buying and Storing

When buying coffee, make sure the coffee comes from a reputable supplier. Coffee stores for long periods of time in the freezer, or store in a sealed container on the countertop for up to one month.