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Pereira.From the very beginning of its obscure origins in Ethiopia, where it was discovered by a dancing, frolicsome goatherd, coffee has captured the attention of millions with its unique taste and aroma. It quickly travelled the world through the hands of those who wished to make this coveted bean their own. The means of transport were often unconventional, to say the least. The world’s desire for coffee was so great that transport methods often bordered on the illegal. Coffee was such a sought after commodity that it was often stolen, smuggled out of the country and shipped to foreign lands illegally. There are over 80 pages of information, more than 150 photos, and over 15 interactions about coffee.From being strapped to the stomach of a clever pilgrim and smuggled out of the country, to being stolen and engaged in an overseas flee, to being involved in a James Bond like stunt, coffee eventually found its way into the hearts and lives of people worldwide. No matter what its origin or how it got here, coffee has survived the test of time and remains immensely popular to this day. It is a global commodity, standing second only to oil as a source of foreign exchange to developing countries.

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Science What are coffee’s constituents? How does a coffee bean develop? What are the types of coffee? Genetically modified coffee and more…	Farming How is coffee planted? How is it cared for? What are the harvesting techniques? And what does it mean for a coffee farmer?
Processing What happens to the ripened berries? What happens to the green beans? Know it all – from beans to brew.	Sustainability What are the principles of sustainable development in coffee? Learn about the integrated approach and the future of the coffee industry.
Crisis The current coffee crisis has potent consequences for consumers and producers. What does the future hold and what can you do to help?	Health Is coffee beneficial or detrimental to one’s health? Clear up the myths surrounding this question.
Interact Visit our media centre, one of the most exciting aspects of our website. View our games, animations, interviews, polls, and videos to learn about coffee in an interactive way!	About this Site Learn about the people behind "All Ground Up!" Who are they and what possessed them to create this in the first place?
Help Looking for a little guidance? Here are some hints and suggestions to help you navigate through the site and use its features most effectively.	Search Coffee: All Ground Up! Search can help you locate information on our web site.

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