Why Parker & Sons Coffee Is Your Best Choice
Today, coffee production spans over 50 countries, with 100+ varieties of coffee beans cultivated worldwide. From bustling cities to small towns, coffee lovers everywhere seek the perfect brew to kickstart their mornings. Amid this vast global coffee landscape, small-batch roasters stand out by offering unparalleled control over quality, flavor, and sourcing. Unlike mass-produced blends, these artisans carefully select beans from sustainable farms, roast them in small batches to highlight unique tasting notes, and fine-tune each step of the process to ensure peak freshness. This hands-on approach allows them to experiment with roast profiles, tailor offerings to their customer’s preferences, and maintain a level of craftsmanship that large-scale operations simply can't match. For coffee lovers, this means richer, more complex flavors in every cup—an experience that turns a daily ritual into something truly special.
The Rich History of Coffee – Why Parker & Sons Serves the Best Cup
We all enjoy coffee in many forms from dark roasts to light roasts, espresso to French press. But have you ever stopped to wonder: where did coffee come from? And more importantly, how do you choose the best coffee to buy today?
At Parker & Sons Coffee, we’re not just passionate about coffee — we honor its rich history and bring you the highest-quality coffee beans, sourced responsibly and roasted to perfection.
Where Coffee’s Story Began: A Journey from Ethiopia to Your Cup Like its bold flavors and irresistible aroma, the history of coffee is deeply rich and layered. It all started in present-day Ethiopia, where wild coffee shrubs, known as Coffee Arabica, thrived. Legend has it that a curious farmer noticed his goats behaving energetically after eating bright red berries from a mysterious tree. He soon realized that these berries had stimulating effects — and the earliest form of coffee consumption was born.
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In the 13th century, coffee roasting techniques began to emerge in the Arabian Peninsula. By the 15th century, the world’s first coffeehouses opened in Mecca, becoming hubs for conversation, culture, and commerce. These early coffeehouses laid the groundwork for what would become a global coffee culture. For over 200 years, the Arabian Empire held a monopoly on coffee production. To preserve their control, they only exported sterilized coffee beans, ensuring no live plants left their ports. However, coffee’s journey to the rest of the world couldn’t be stopped for long. In the 17th century, Venetian traders brought coffee to Europe, and soon, Dutch growers established plantations in Sri Lanka, India, and Java. By the late 1600s, Dutch colonies became Europe’s primary coffee suppliers, setting the stage for the global coffee trade. Coffee made its way to the New World thanks to Gabriel Mathieu de Clieu, a French naval officer who brought a precious coffee plant to Martinique in 1720. A Cultural Staple By the 20th century, coffee consumption had skyrocketed in the United States. Coffee wasn’t just a beverage — it became a cultural symbol of energy and community. By 1946, Americans consumed nearly 20 pounds of coffee per person each year, solidifying coffee’s place in American households.
