For a tree grown in over 70 countries, from Indonesia to Brazil, it's curious how narrow a range of conditions is required to produce quality 'beans' and how relatively small the total output is.
From its origins over two thousand years ago, coffee bean processing has grown to a worldwide market whose output as a commodity has a dollar value second only to petroleum.
A full Japanese tea ritual, with food and drink, can take up to five hours. So, for those with less time, but the desire for a good brew, here are some tips.
