What is Coffee?
Coffee is the seed of the fruit of the coffee tree; a tree which grows between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Coffee trees are called Coffea, hence the name coffee. There are hundreds of genera and thousands of species of coffee tree worldwide. The two main genera of coffee are Arabica and Canephora (more popularly called Robusta). The fruit is picked when ripe, then processed (which includes fermentation, drying, milling, and sorting). The processed coffee is then roasted, ground and brewed into the beverage we know as coffee. Though there are great coffees to be found of both the Arabica and Robusta varieties, Metropolis only sources, roasts, and sells Specialty Grade Arabica coffee.
The Story of Coffee A typical pound of coffee contains roughly 2500-3000 seeds (raw coffee beans). That means it takes between 1000 and 3000 coffee cherries, harvested by hand, to produce a single pound of coffee! The process requires lots of individuals believing in the promise of the coffee, and acting with the best intentions to realize its potential, step after step.
Discounts available: Military, Student, & Seniors 65+ Every Tuesday 10% off all food with purchase of a beverage Coffee, like art, has an aesthetic. Our coffee aesthetic is rooted in the belief that great coffee comes from a line of respect beginning with the farmers and their respect for their land. We, in turn, respect the farmers by paying fair prices for their harvest, and respect our customers by taking great care in the roasting and brewing process. Respect is at the core of our coffee philosophy, and taste is paramount.
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