Coffee Origins and Spread
The coffee plant originated in Ethiopia around 850 AD. It spread across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey by the 1500s. Coffee intake of 2-5 cups daily is linked to lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.
Best Coffee in the World
What coffee is considered the best in the world?
The number 1 coffee in the world is Arabica coffee. It is a dark roast with a mild flavor. The beans are grown in Ethiopia and Colombia.
Starbucks and Coffee Culture
Starbucks is the most popular coffee chain with over 30,000 stores globally. Their success comes from transforming US coffee culture.
Coffee Brands and Production
There are many coffee brands with different flavors. Top coffee producing countries are Brazil, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Ethiopia. They have ideal climate and history for quality beans. However, taste is personal preference.
Leading Coffee Brands
Starbucks tops the list of best coffee brands with $23 billion in revenue. It started in 1971 in Seattle and grew to 33,800 stores in 80 countries. Starbucks focus on quality coffee and service made it the most recognized coffee brand. After blind taste tests, Rwandan coffee was voted the best by culinary experts.