I Liked Drinking Coffee for the First Time!

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Written By: Emily Inzero

Before today, I have only had one cup of coffee in my life. It was bitter, and I couldn't get it down. Today, was my second cup of coffee, and it was delicious. Maybe I was biased because we roasted it ourselves, but it was smooth, and not too bitter. Making coffee is an extensive process and today Gabriel showed us from start to finish the process.


We started by hiking up the bottom of the Volcano de Agua, an inactive volcano that many people farm on because the soil is rich. As we hiked we got a beautiful view of the villages below.


The coffee is first picked when it is bright red. If it is too green (not ripe) or too brown (over ripe) it is considered a lower grade and sold for less.


After it is picked it is carried down the mountain, and then a machine is used to get the seed from the fruit. Once they get the seed from the fruit they leave it out to dry for 10 to 15 hours (Depending on the climate). Then the skin needs to be pealed off the bean.

Afterwards, they will have to individually sort the beans based on sizes, so when they are roasted it happens at the same time. They roast the beans, and grind them to make the delicious coffee that I liked for the first time!








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