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From Seed to Export:\u00a0The Journey of Coocoo (Chocho) Coffee<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the fascinating process that transforms a tiny seed into the rich, flavorful coffee in your cup.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The coffee tree, scientifically known as Coffea, is native to tropical Africa. This flowering plant produces the coffee cherries that contain the beans we know and love. Over centuries, coffee has spread worldwide, becoming an essential part of global culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Planting the Seed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>Coffee trees begin as seeds, planted in nurseries<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Growing the Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>Coffee plants need a warm spot with bright, indirect light<\/strong>. They’re best grown as house plants or in a greenhouse. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Step 3: Harvesting the Cherries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>All coffee<\/em> fruit is removed from the tree, regardless of maturation state. Both ripe and unripe cherries<\/em> are harvested<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: Processing Coffee Bean or Roasted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>There are two main methods for processing coffee in Ethiopia – the sun-dried and the wet-washed processing techniques<\/strong> (we have both in our roasteries, so feel free to try them out and find your favorite).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5: Packaging & Exporting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/strong>Cargo ships commonly transport coffee beans and roasted, whether packed in Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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