CoffeeResearch.org

As I write this piece, it’s Saturday morning, and I’m enjoying my traditional cup of French roast black. One of the qualities that make us true individuals is how we take our coffee. I’ve always felt that a good cup of coffee doesn’t need cream or sugar.
Coffee is a huge part of our lives. Many of us simply couldn’t function without it. I know I couldn’t start my workday at 3:45 AM without the tasty stimulant.
So, seeing how coffee contributes so directly to my writing output, it would be appropriate to pay homage to it in today’s FamilyFirst column. And that we will do, with today’s pick: CoffeeReasearch.org. Here’s their mission:

From bean to machine, coffeeresearch.org comprehensively covers topics ranging from coffee preparation and espresso brewing to more advanced subjects such as coffee chemistry and agriculture. Our intention is to improve coffee quality through education and research. This 300 page coffee Web site was developed as a platform to share our passion for specialty coffee.
I enjoyed reading about the agriculture of coffee. For instance, while there are thousands of varieties of beans, the fact is that they are all of two species: either arabica or robusta.
I also enjoyed learning the various ways that the beans are processed. You can watch videos of the whole complex process. It may cause you to view your next cup with a renewed appreciation.
So have fun learning about the well-loved potent beverage. Have a cup while you’re browsing.
http://www.coffeeresearch.org/