Legend states that a ninth century Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi was the first human to experience the magical joys of consuming the inaugural cup and bean of coffee. It is said that coffee originated in Ethiopia, where Arabica coffee grew and continues to grow wild. The Ethiopian word for coffee or bean is "buna" hence our name Buna Bean Coffee.

There are two commercially grown species of coffee, Arabica and Robusta. Robusta is grown at a lower altitude and is considered a "bulk" coffee used in lower end coffee blends and in some espresso blends. It has a higher content of caffeine and is usually not used when blending Specialty Coffee.

Arabica, on the other hand, is grown at a higher altitude and is considered a superior bean for roasting. About 75% of the world's total production of coffee is Arabica. Of that 75% of Arabica only 10% is considered worthy to be called Specialty Coffee.

Buna Bean Coffee is all about Specialty Coffee that has been hand roasted to bring out the best characteristics of each single country origin coffee we roast. Specialty Coffee usually does not have to be blended with other coffees because its aroma and specific taste characteristics are great by themselves.

All Buna Bean's coffee is hand picked and cupped to make sure you are experiencing what we think is the best cup of single origin coffee on this planet.

In order to make sure you are brewing the perfect cup, here are several things to keep in mind:

• First, fresh roasted coffee is always the best when consumed within 2 to 4 days after it has been roasted.
  
• There are many theories as to how to store your coffee once it arrives at your home. Usually a cool dry place is acceptable (not your refrigerator). The freezer is acceptable, making sure you wrap the beans tightly and use them as soon as they are taken out of the freezer.
  
• Filtered water is preferred for brewing your coffee, but please do not use distilled water as it can affect the flavor.
  
• When brewing your Buna Bean Coffee, the size of the grind and the brewing equipment you are using will make a difference in the amount you will use.
  
• In general, a standard cup of coffee is considered six ounces, which uses 1 to 2 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee. A general rule of thumb for the proper grind can be followed by the examples below:
  
• Coffee Press : Coarse grind
• Drip brewer: Medium grind
• Cone filter: Fine grind
• Espresso: Very fine grind