Coffee is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the roasted seeds—commonly called "beans"—of the coffee plant. Coffee was first consumed as early as the 9th century, when it was discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia. From Ethiopia, it spread to Egypt and Yemen, and by the fifteenth century had reached Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa. From the Muslim world, coffee spread to Italy, then to the rest of Europe and the Americas. Today, coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide.
The Piedmont Blend was artfully blended by John Martinez to complement a range of cuisines. Made with a blend of 6 different coffees from Central and South America, Martinez combines the beans together and lets them sit green for at least 48 hours before roasting so the flavors combine perfectly. Piedmont Blend is a dark roast with an excellent balance, good body and aroma, and moderate acidity.