Coffee is a favorite of the majority; it brings out comfort to aching hearts; it witnesses tales of friendship, camaraderie, joys, sorrows and failures; it warms the body from the cold winter, or the heavy rains. Coffee makes us better persons; brings out a little energy in us when we are tired; pushes us a little further to reach the top and stimulates us to feel emotions.

Coffee has a rich history, which dates back to a thousand years on the shores of the Red Sea. East African tribes had utilized coffee beans as food to give strength to their warriors. Coffee was also cultivated by Arabs from the Middle East, and it was there when they were made into a delicious beverage. Though time, coffee preparation has changed and improved, yet the original aroma and its invigorating effects are still potent.

There are many studies that support the health benefits of coffee. According to recent reports, coffee has helped in lessening bronchial asthma attacks. Coffee is also rich in antioxidants, which are said to protect people from disease and are found to delay aging. Caffeine found in coffee also enhances memory, alertness and mood. Caffeine has also been found out to reduce depression and anxiety and makes people efficient in their work. Coffee is recently found out to have preventive effects on kidney stones, gallstone formation, and colonic cancer.

Given the above facts, it is of no wonder that there are many wedding planners suggesting to give out coffee as wedding favours. Aside from their rich aroma and flavor, coffee also has health benefits. If you plan to give out coffee wedding favours to your guests, it is essential for you to know the different types of coffee so that you can choose the type that suits the personalities of your guests.

Estate or single origin coffees are coffees grown, harvested and bagged by a single producer, thus producing high quality coffee. Examples are Costa Rica Tarrazu or Sumatra Mandheling estate coffees. You would want to have this high-quality coffee as your favours, yet they also come with a price.

The next type of coffee is the varietal type or the sub-species of coffee plant. Examples are yellow catuai, red catuai, bourbon or tipica.

A blend is a mixture of different coffees, which produces a new unique taste. Straight coffee is best served as brewed coffee; while blends are the types of coffee used for espresso and are often used for brewed coffee as well. These are the popular types of coffee nowadays. You can also make these as your coffee wedding favours. This type of coffee is milder and is often for the general public. You can also serve it either hot or cold.

Coffee Arabicas are grown at higher altitudes thus, having a more refined flavor, while Coffee Robustas are harsher in taste and grown in lower altitudes. They give of this rich aroma when drank. They are sure to tickle the senses of your guests!

Decaffeinated Coffee is preferred for those who do not want the insomnia and palpitating effects of caffeine. However, let us be reminded that decaffeinated coffee is not 100% free from caffeine.

Organic coffees are the types, which are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. This type of coffee is also well-liked because of its native taste and pure richness.

Now that you know the different types of coffee, let us talk abut packaging. Coffee wedding favours often come in tin foils; you can personalize them by placing on these foils your names and the date of your wedding. Your coffee favour should come with an attractive and handy scoop, which your guests can reuse after the coffee is consumed. A better way of packaging your favours is to place the coffee packets and the scoop inside a wedding themed coffee mug. Your guests cannot surely wait to take them home!