Coffee by the NumbersThe current North American coffee consumption rate is 40 gallons per person per year.Coffee BiologyCoffea speciesIn their native habitat, coffea species grow as an understory tree/ shrub.What is a Coffee “Bean”?Coffee fruit/berry = drupeCoffee “bean”Coffee – Center of OriginEthiopiaEthiopian highlandsCoffee CultivarsTwo main varieties:Coffea Arabica is wimpy because:Lower amounts of caffeineLower crop yieldSmaller beans (seeds) in some casesCoffea canephora (a.k.a. Coffea robusta)Ca. 2x as much caffeine as C. ArabicaGreater crop yieldShade Grown vs. Sun Grown coffeeShade Grown (Traditional) CoffeeOriginal cultivars are understory treesProvide for a diverse habitatSelf-sustaining habitat:Minimal need for pesticides and fertilizersSun Grown CoffeeMonoculture system produced by clear cutting forestIncreased fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticidesIncreased soil erosionPests of CoffeeCoffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei)AntsAGRI 116 1nd Edition Lecture 14 Outline of Last Lecture I. “Smelling” Biology a. The human angleb. The plant angleII. Scent and Memorya. Proustian effectb. Scent marketingOutline of Current Lecture II. Coffee by the NumbersIII. BiologyIV. Shade Grown vs. Sun Grown CoffeeV. Health Benefits (if time allows) Coffee by the Numbers The current North American coffee consumption rate is 40 gallons per person per year. Coffee Biology Coffea species- In their native habitat, coffea species grow as an understory tree/ shrub.  What is a Coffee “Bean”?- Coffee fruit/berry = drupe- Coffee “bean”These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Coffee – Center of Origin Ethiopia- Ethiopian highlands Coffee Cultivars Two main varieties:- Coffea Arabica is wimpy because:o Lower amounts of caffeineo Lower crop yield Smaller beans (seeds) in some cases- Coffea canephora (a.k.a. Coffea robusta)o Ca. 2x as much caffeine as C. Arabicao Greater crop yield Shade Grown vs. Sun Grown coffee Shade Grown (Traditional) Coffee- Original cultivars are understory trees- Provide for a diverse habitatSelf-sustaining habitat:o Minimal need for pesticides and fertilizers Sun Grown Coffee- Monoculture system produced by clear cutting forest- Increased fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides- Increased soil erosion Pests of Coffee- Coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei)-