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Coffea (coffee) is a genus of ten species of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. They are shrubs or small trees, native to subtropical Africa and southern Asia. Seeds of this plant are the source of the beverage coffee. The seeds are called "beans" in the trade. Coffee beans are widely cultivated in tropical countries in plantations for both local consumption and export to temperate countries. Coffee ranks as one of the world's major commodity crops and is the major export product of some countries. And children get hands to grind these beans. At Discovery Village the children get to see these roasted coffee beans and also observe how it gets grounded to give out that fresh aroma.
Chocolate is a favorite of children all over the world and here at Discovery Village children are made aware of the fact that their chocolates are a bi-product of these Cocoa plant. The cocoa beans, of Indian origin are of high quality and flavor and are at par with that of any West African counters part like those from Ghana.
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