Where Starbucks gets their coffee beans

For all you coffee lovers, you probably know and go to Starbucks on a regular basis. You also might be wondering where
Starbucks gets their coffee beans to have that dark-roasted, delicate, and bitter sensation of flavor. Well, in this article I will telling you where Starbucks gets there coffee beans and why it is important for taste.

BACKGROUND OF STARBUCKS AND COFFEE BEANS:

Starbucks was founded in 1971, in Seatle Washington. There were 3 people that founded Starbucks and they were Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker. These 3 guys met at the university of San Francisco and they were English teachers.

HOW THE NAME "STARBUCKS" ORIGINATED:
Originally the company was to be called Pequod, after a ship from Moby-Dick, but the company was named after the chief mate on the Pequod, Starbuck.

3 PLACES STARBUCKS GET THEIR COFFEE:

#1. AFRICA

One of the 3 places Starbucks gets there coffee from is Starbucks. More specifically, Kenya.
The reason why Kenya is a major place they get their coffee beans from is because:

1. It is naturally grown from farms so, it is easier to harvest.

2. it is ethically grow which means it is all natural and organic.

DESCRIPTION OF KENYAN COFFEE BEANS:
Region: Kenya
Growing Altitude: 1,700 – 1,800 meters
Variety: Arabica
Harvest Period: November – December
Milling Process: Fully Washed, Sun Dried on Raised Beds
Aroma: Fresh, Floral
Flavour: Bergamot, Berries, Lemongrass
Body: Rich, Heavy
Acidity: Bright

As you can see, Kenya has a high altitude and this is something that is important because having high altitudes insure a variety of strength and flavor (according to dailycoffeenews.com)

1. LATIN AMERICA

Latin America or places like Columbia are big producers of coffee beans is because of the following reasons:

1. CLIMATE

-The climate of Columbia is perfect for growing coffee beans and getting a mild, rich falvor.

-The elevation is about 3,000 feet which makes the coffee taste better.

#2. FRESHLY GROWN

-Because the coffee beans are freshly grown and not processed Starbucks has the beans imported for the raw and natural flavor.

#3. ASIA PACIFIC

The Asian Pacific or the island of Sumatra (in Indonesia) is a great place to grow coffee because of the elevation and climate. The coffee beans in Sumatra are smoother and dark-roasted for a natural and fuller taste.

Thanks for tuning into into this article about were Starbucks gets there coffee beans and please comment down below what you think about Starbucks and each type of coffee beans.