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| Throughout the ages, the desire for coffee has consumed its followers in one way or another. In 600 AD, Ethiopians used coffee berries rolled in fat to help fuel their long journeys across the desert. By 900 AD, they discovered a way to ferment the pulp into a "spirit drink" called "Kawah." It is believed that this may be the derivation for "coffee." Over the next 500 years, Arabia embraced this drink for its curative powers and mythical qualities. For centuries to come, they had a monopoly on the coffee market. | |||
| R oasting gives coffee its flavor and aroma. Which is why ANDES places so much emphasis on this art. If the beans are not roasted long enough, the oils of the bean will not reach the surface, leaving a flavor that is virtually tasteless. However, if the beans are roasted too long, the beans will taste thin and burned. To ensure every cup of ANDES tastes as good as the last, our coffee is roasted on-site in small batches by a Certified Roastmaster at each of our 670 stores. |
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