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Coffee is a beverage brewed from the beans of a plant from one of several species of the Coffea genus, a small evergreen tree or bush grown worldwide, but originally native to subtropical Africa. Coffee beans are the seeds of the plant, which is widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.

It is thought that coffee has been consumed as a beverage since the ninth century, originally in Ethiopia and then spreading outward from that region geographically over time. From those origins coffee has now become one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Coffee naturally contains caffeine, a mild stimulant.

Most cultivated coffee today comes from Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa via fair trade agreement. When ripe,the berries are picked, processed, and dried. Roasting the seeds to varying degrees then gives them the characteristic flavor the coffee processor desires.

Coffee can be prepared in several ways. Roasted coffee beans must first be ground, which most commonly is done for prepackaged sale, though many consumers enjoy buying high quality beans and grinding them just before brewing. Coffee drinkers enjoy blogging about their favorite beverage, and discuss everything from brewing methods to the health benefits of coffee.

Many specialty coffee preparations exist such as espresso and latte. Coffee has been a social beverage throughout the ages and is now served in many types of venues worldwide. It is also a major commodity cash crop for nations that grow it and is traded on major financial center commodity exchanges as well.

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  • Starship Enterprise Coffee Table


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  • Chicky Come Home!


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    Grasping the opportunity for an hour to herself, feeling semi guilty for not going to the gym, she strolls the aisles of Home Goods.  Pushing her cart, she is serenaded by the sound of store clerks busily stocking the shelves with new merchandise.  Ching. Clank. The occasional Crash. {oops}  As she peruses ...
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  • Show and Tell by Dilys Evans (Brief Thoughts)


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    Show and Tell by Dilys Evans (Chronicle Books, 2008) carries the subtitle “Exploring the fine art of children’s book illustration,” and that is what it is: a full-color coffee table style book that highlights a few of the best children’s book illustrators by examining what makes their art “fine art.” ...
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  • 1/27/2012 Morning Coffee: Hawaii Wants to Track Web Activity for Two Years, Congress Cant Change ACTA and More!


    New Tech Observer — Authority Authority: 111
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  • If you are what you drink…


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    Pin it Then I must be SEXAY. *rubs belly* Happy Friday and may a cup of sexy coffee pass your lips this weekend. Or tea. I know not everyone likes coffee. Or cake. Or ice cream Or asparagus? These crispy parmesan asparagus sticks sure look sexy . Just sayin’… xoxo, JOtS *Speaking of coffee… ...
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  • Coffee and Provocation


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  • Laura Ashley- The fantastic End of Season Sale finishes this Sunday. Up to 50% off Home & Fashion.


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    The fantastic End of Season Sale finishes this Sunday so make sure you don’t miss out on the last few days to use this fantastic offer. Details are below: End of Season Sale Up to 50% off Home & Fashion Extra 10% off home plus further reduction on fashion Plus free delivery on Furniture and Upholstery Dates: ...
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  • Finding a cafe in Christchurch


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    The cafe scene in Christchurch transformed greatly in 2011. What at one time existed as a defined city centre with bars, eateries and shops, now Christchurch has seen its cafes spread across the urban centre drawing residents and visitors to just about all sections in the city. It is just the thing for the ...
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  • Duales Table By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance


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  • A Cup of Coffee Miniature Food Ring by SouZouCreations


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  • 3-Piece Oval Table Set (Dark Walnut) for $152.34 Shipped


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  • 1/26/2012 Morning Coffee:


    New Tech Observer — Authority Authority: 111
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  • Coffee as Currency


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  • How Much Do Americans Spend on Coffee?


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    Photo by: antwerpenR/Flickr If there’s one thing Americans can’t live without, it’s our coffee. We want it so badly that we’re actually willing to spend as much on coffee as we do on necessities such as commuting to and from our jobs and electricity for our homes. A recent study shows that the ...
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  • Figure Out Methods To Prepare Your Cuisine


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  • Apassionata – the love of horses


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  • Coupon Alert: Coffee-Mate


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    I love Coffee-Mate. I love the company and the product fairly equally. I also love coupons. Oh, you see where this is going? I found two new coupons for Coffee-Mate, which you might be interested. Click the links below to print your coupons. Print now because these always go fast. And well have to work ...
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