Coffee plant is a shrub growing native in the tropical Africa. It has red berries which contain the stimulating substance caffeine. Nowadays the plant is cultivated most in Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia. There are two different variants of coffee plant - Coffea canephora and Coffea arabica.

Coffee Beans

Coffee plant is used to brew the globally popular drink - coffee. Coffee can be brewed and served in many different ways. The brewing contains phases such as fermenting the berries, drying them, shelling, aging, roasting, and grounding.

In addition the plant can be used to brew this addicting drink, it is also quite easily-grown and beautiful houseplant. Coffee seeds can be bought online from many herb shops.

Catha edulis, Khat, was extremely popular in ancient Egypt.

Khat was used to increase conversation. Catha edulis is little-known today outside its common use by Arab males in Yemen.

The United States has seen some popularity growth for Khat, but it is mostly limited to Arab immigrants. Catha edulis foliage, commonly called Khat or Quat, is illegal in the U.S.