Brazil is largest producer There are several varieties that are mixed to give a unique blend.
Also, the same variety will take on different characteristics when grown in different soils, altitudes, and climates. Coffee beans are green when picked. The ripe fruit looks like a cherry with dark red pulp covering 2 oval beans growing with the flat sides together. Beans are roasted to light, medium, dark and French roast. Moisture is lost during roasting and carbon dioxide is formed.