COFFEE AND ITS ORIGIN


The smell of coffee  is close by. A passerby can hardly resist the smell.
Where does coffee come from? Coffee is grown in countries like Ethiopia,
Colombia, Brazil and Peru.

Interestingly, coffee originated in Ethiopia, in an area known as Kaffa.
The Coffee plant produces a seed which has a pip. This pip is used for 
coffee. 

A small seed, but robust flavor, goes far and wide. Coffee is taken hot
or cold. It is a favorite anytime of day. Peruvian , Brazilian, Ethiopian
and  Espresso coffee are some of the well known, but there are many 
others.

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