Drinking Coffee, Tea and Cocoa are a Universal phenomenon, with significant cultural, historical and social importance in many parts of the world. These beverages or drinks are deeply intertwined with cultural practices and daily routines worldwide, providing a sense of ritual and comfort. A day will not begin without a cup of Tea/coffee/cocoa in most of the houses in India especially south India. Beverage crops in India are the main segment of horticulture crops, earning substantial foreign exchange. Coffee, tea, and cocoa are among the most traded agricultural commodities worldwide, generating billions of dollars in revenue.
They play important role in development of nation in general and rural area in particular. India is lucky to have varied soil types and agroclimatic conditions so as to grow all these beverage crops easily without much difficulties. These are crops whose primary use is to produce beverages or products that have a stimulating effect on the human body, typically due to the presence of alkaloids. Beverage crops are vital to global economies and cultures, providing a wide array of stimulating, refreshing, and nourishing beverages. They support the livelihoods of millions of farmers, processors, and traders, particularly in developing countries. This book offers a holistic and interdisciplinary exploration of the India’s major beverage crops.
This book offers a holistic and interdisciplinary exploration of the India’s major beverage crops. The book covers major and emerging beverage crops like coffee, tea and cocoa and provides both foundational scientific knowledge and practical insights into cultivation and management so as to intricate processing techniques that unlock their unique Flavors and aromas. We will examine the socio-economic impact of these crops on producer communities, the environmental challenges and sustainable solutions in their production, and their profound historical and cultural roles in societies
