The Journey of Coffee: From Farm to Cup

The video explores the complex, global process of coffee production, from farming in Colombia to distribution in the US. It highlights the labor-intensive steps involved, including harvesting, processing, sorting, and roasting. The video also emphasizes the ethical considerations, urging viewers to value the people behind the product.

Where did the domestication of Coffea trees originally take place?

• Colombia

• Ethiopia

• Brazil

• Vietnam

Why are coffee cherries often picked by hand?

• Because fruits on the same branch ripen at different times

• Because it is faster

• Because machines are too expensive

• Because it is a tradition

What is the purpose of the wet mill in coffee processing?

• To transport the coffee beans

• To pack the coffee beans

• To separate the seeds from the fruit and sort them by density

• To roast the coffee beans

How long do workers in Pitalito typically ferment the coffee seeds?

• Three weeks

• One month

• One week

• One or two days

What is the role of Q-graders in the coffee production process?

• To pack the coffee beans

• To roast the coffee beans

• To evaluate the coffee’s taste, aroma, and mouthfeel

• To transport the coffee beans

Which city consumes millions of cups of coffee every day?

• Chicago

• Miami

• New York City

• Los Angeles

What is monitored by sensors during the roasting process?

• The density of the beans

• The size of the beans

• The moisture level, chemical stability, and temperature

• The color of the beans

What happens to the coffee beans after they are roasted?

• They are fermented

• They are packed into five-pound bags

• They are sorted by color

• They are picked by hand

Who is responsible for selecting beans from all over the world for a coffee company?

• Q-graders

• Baristas

• Dockworkers

• Head buyers

What should we ensure we value more than the final product of coffee?

• The transportation process

• The machinery

• The packaging

• The people who make it