Did you know that a coffee bean is actually a seed? The coffee bean that you are familiar with is the pip of a stone fruit “cherry.” The pips are separated from the fruit, then dried, stored, milled, and roasted before they become coffee “beans.” These beans can then be ground and brewed into a…

September is the time to celebrate everyone’s favorite beverage, coffee. September 29th is National Coffee Day, right in the heart of the transition between cold brew and hot brew. While the USDA MyPlate hasn’t yet identified coffee as a piece of the puzzle, many people include coffee in their regular day. With more information out…