Coffee pulping in Central Africa
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Coffee pulping in Central Africa
Coffee pulping in Central Africa Date: 1901
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Coffee Pulping in Central Africa, 1901: A Glimpse into the Past of Coffee Production This photograph, taken in Central Africa in the year 1901, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of coffee production in the African continent. The image showcases a group of workers engaged in the coffee pulping process, a crucial step in transforming raw coffee cherries into green coffee beans. The scene is set amidst the lush greenery of the forest, with the coffee plants in the background, their red and yellow cherries ripe and ready for harvest. The workers, dressed in traditional attire, are seen meticulously removing the pulp from the cherries using their bare hands. The pulp, a sticky and sweet substance, is then discarded, leaving behind the beans encased in a slimy layer of mucilage. The pulping process was an essential part of the coffee production cycle, and it required great care and attention to detail. The beans were then fermented in water for several hours, allowing the mucilage to dissolve and the beans to absorb the flavors of the cherries. After fermentation, the beans were washed and sun-dried, eventually turning into the familiar green coffee beans that we know today. This photograph provides a unique window into the past, offering a glimpse into the traditional methods used for coffee production in Central Africa over a century ago. Despite the passage of time and the advancements in technology, the essence of coffee production - the careful cultivation and processing of coffee cherries to produce the beloved beans - remains unchanged. This image serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural significance of coffee, a beverage that continues to bring people together across the globe.
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