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Return To Coffee Article Archive   Rainforest Plants - Coffee By Tony Mandarich Family: Rubiaceae Genus: coffea Species: robusta, canephora, arabica Common names: coffee, cafe General Description: Coffee is a small tree/shrub with dark glossy evergreen leaves. It grows in semi-shade. Some varieties reach significant heights. White diamond-shaped flowers show up in spring and emit a pleasant scent. In autumn, the coffee bean is harvested; it is red, surrounded with a sweet pulp. Uses: History reveals coffee was first consumed in the tenth century in Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia), not South America. The Galla tribe harvested coffee beans from the trees, mixed them with animal fat after grinding them into a powder, and carried them as food during their nomadic wanderings. Other tribes are reported to have consumed them as drinks in one form or another. As Ethiopians moved from Africa to other regions and continents, Coffea arabica has become one of the best known and most popular coffees in the world. It is now grown in the tropics of Central and South America, harvested there as well for worldwide consumption. As an herb in tribal and folk medicine, Coffea arabica is one of many plants used to treat the gamut of physical ailments. From analgesic and aphrodisiac to diet pills, sores and vertigo, this herb is said to have many healing properties. It is also used as flavoring in sweet dishes such as ice cream, candies and liqueurs. Legend suggests coffee trees grew in an area called "Kaffa". The trees were called Kaffa trees, which may be the origin of the name, Coffee. Disclaimer: The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Any reference to medicinal use is not intended to treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease. Tony Mandarich keywords: rainforest plants | coffee | amazon rainforest | rainforest medicines | rainforest herbs | paradise earth | medicine Iced Mocha

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